Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could be spinning high-tech fibres to shield fighter jets from electromagnetic …
Japan has no choice but to strengthen defence, foreign minister tells new Trump administration
Japan will continue to strengthen its defence capabilities given the security situation in East Asia, Japan’s foreign minister told his U.S. counterpart in a meeting on Tuesday, his spokesperson said.
Indonesia fines Google $12.4 million for unfair business practices
Indonesia’s antitrust agency on Tuesday ordered Google to pay fines of around 202 billion rupiah ($12.4 million) for unfair business practices related to its payment system services for Google Play …
Indonesia Pressures Commodity Firms With Earnings Rule
Indonesia’s plan to force commodity firms to keep export earnings onshore for a year will create new challenges for companies that are already dealing with rising regulatory uncertainty.
India Near Sale of Russia-Backed Anti-Ship Missiles to Indonesia
India is considering a $450 million deal to sell Russian-backed supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia as the Southeast Asian country looks to bolster defenses, according to people familiar with the …
India set to take back 18,000 citizens from U.S. to placate Trump
It’s an an early signal from New Delhi that it’s willing to comply with the incoming American president and avoid a trade war.
India’s benchmark indexes set to open marginally higher
India’s benchmark indexes are set to open marginally higher on Wednesday, after hitting a more than seven-month low in the last session on uncertainty over U.S. policy trajectory under President …
US and India discuss concerns about ‘irregular immigration,’ State Department says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, concerns related to “irregular migration” on Tuesday, the State Department said.
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from next month on first full day of presidency
It follows threats by Trump to levy import taxes of 25% on Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing undocumented migrants and drugs into the US.
Trump says he’s considering a 10% tariff on China beginning as soon as Feb. 1
President Donald Trump said his team was talking about a 10% tariff on China. He said the duty could take effect as early as Feb. 1. During his campaign for president in 2024, Trump called for levies …