The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million, Manila said Friday, as the Southeast Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea.
The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension
The U.S. Ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to the alliance with its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the …
Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce
The Japanese parliament has approved a change to a decades-old law, which will allow divorced couples to share custody of their children from 2026.Traditionally, custody is granted to a single parent …
Bank of Japan in no rush to sell risky asset holdings
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank had no immediate plan to sell its huge holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which is drawing increased attention as a potential source of revenue to fund government initiatives.
South Korea encourages supply chain cooperation with China as both express desire to improve ties
South Korea’s finance minister encouraged cooperation with China on supply chain, new technologies and raw materials as the two countries prepare for a trilateral meeting with Japan.
Japan’s ‘Special Relationship’ With Myanmar Has Abetted Decades of Military Rule
In light of EAO and NUG leaders’ recent talks in Tokyo, The Irrawaddy revisits a column from 2022 exploring Japan’s decades-long ties with Myanmar’s military regimes.
Myanmar’s Civilian Govt, Ethnic Armed Groups Seek Support in Tokyo
National Unity Government minister joins officials from Myanmar ethnic armed groups to call on Japanese government to put more pressure on the junta as it falters.
Japan’s Housing Crisis: Not Enough People, Too Many Vacant Homes
On the opposite side of the world, the housing crisis isn’t about a shortage in supply but a shortage of people needing homes. Recent data released by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and …
AIG to sell 20% stake in Corebridge to Japan’s Nippon Life for $3.8 billion
U.S. insurer American International Group said on Thursday it would sell a 20% stake in Corebridge Financial to Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance for $3.8 billion. The deal is part of AIG’s efforts to reduce its holdings in the life and retirement business,
Foreign investors snap up long-term Japan bonds after three-week selling streak
Foreign investors ended a three-week trend of selling Japanese bonds by purchasing long-term securities, although analysts suggest the rebound could be fleeting amid ongoing market uncertainties. They …