Could a pivot to new markets in South and Southeast Asia, as well as the West, help? Thailand’s Pheu Thai came to power with a mission of revitalising the economy, after nine years of disappointing growth under coup-installed governments.
Leaders of Japan and Philippines agree to work on joint defense pact amid alarm over China
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Friday to start negotiations for a key defense pact that would allow their troops to enter each other’s territory for joint military exercises. The move is part of efforts to strengthen their alliance in the face of China’s alarming assertiveness in the region.
Philippines, Japan announce negotiations for key defence pact
Japan and the Philippines said Friday they will start negotiations for a defence pact that would allow the countries to deploy troops on each other’s territory. The agreement would create the legal …
Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan
The yen has lost 10% of its value against the dollar, forcing Japan to reduce its defense procurement plan, which was then-calculated to cost $320 billion.
Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka hold second-round lead in Japan Classic
Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka shared the top of the leaderboard with a two-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA’s Japan Classic on Friday. Kuwaki carded her second straight round of 7-under 65,
‘Perfect Days’ Wins Best Film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards as Japan, Korea, Kazakh Titles Dominate
Perfect Days’ wins best film prize as the Asia Pacific Screen Awards winners list is dominated by Japanese, Korean and Kazakh titles.
All Blacks captain Cane to play season in Japan
New Zealand captain Sam Cane will play a season for Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath following the disappointment of the World Cup final. The 31-year-old was sent off for a high tackle in the 12-11 loss to South Africa in October’s sin France. He has …
China State Media Cries Foul Over Growing Japan-Philippines Defense Ties
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is heading to the Philippines Friday to pitch a new security arrangement for the countries, both of which are facing territorial challenges from an increasingly assertive China. Washington views both U.S. allies as …
Exclusive: Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan
A collapse in the yen is forcing Japan to scale back a historic five-year, 43.5-trillion-yen defence build-up aimed at helping to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, according to eight people familiar …
Japan Is Home To The Most 7-11 Stores In The World, And Here’s Why They’re So Awesome
Many other stores in Japan close at night, so by 7-11 being open late-night and into the early morning, it can attract and retain shoppers for life. It’s a business plan that proves to be working.