The US naval forces have held a joint manoeuvre with the navies of South Korea and Japan to deter North Korea, South Korea’s navy announced. The two-day training exercise involving a US aircraft carrier and destroyers from the three countries took place …
U.S., Japan, Philippines Boost Ties With Chip, Nickel Deals for Luzon
The U.S. and Japan have outlined plans to invest in infrastructure, semiconductor and nickel projects in the Philippines as the three countries seek to deepen ties amid tensions with China.
Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea
US president describes defence commitment to Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ during first joint summit with Manila and Tokyo
US, Japan, Philippines Trilateral Deal to Change Dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos Says
WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) – A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, while seeking to assure China it was not a target.
State Dept. Is Sending Its Top Diplomat for East Asia to China
The announcement comes days after President Biden met jointly with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines to discuss Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
From Indonesia to Japan, dollar’s rising strength raises global alarm
TOKYO — Countries across the globe are becoming increasingly wary of the growing might of the U.S. dollar. Emerging economies such as Indonesia have begun to move to defend their currencies against …
Japan is becoming more diverse. Will its government?
Shifting demographics are challenging Japan’s reputation as a homogeneous society, and creating openings for immigrants in local government.
Japanese hotels fall prey to phishing scams
The fraudsters send emails to Japanese hotels to access their Booking.com management system. The email contains a link, which infects a computer once clicked. The hackers then steal the business’s Booking.com credentials to send fraudulent payment …
Open Source: Gov. Cooper talks lessons from initial Toyota miss and how NC courts Japan
The North Carolina governor spoke to The News & Observer this week ahead of the Japanese prime minister’s visit and Fujifilm’s latest jobs news.
Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens US, Japan ties
But while US President Joe Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have stressed the security aspects of their cooperation, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has highlighted its …