Asia demand powers Japan's exports for sixth month as Iran war risks grow

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month, data showed on Wednesday, ...
The National Interest

Japan’s Development Pitch to Central Asia

The first Japan-Central Asia summit reflects Tokyo’s new foreign policy activism and the latest move in Central Asia’s hedging strategy, which seeks to leverage a growing interest of major powers in ...
East Asia Forum

Japan’s gas empire checks Asia’s transition to renewables

The global shift to renewable energy is poised to shape 21st-century geopolitics, much as fossil fuels did in the 20th. While China is investing in green technology to advance both economic and ...
The Diplomat

Deterring China: The Growing Japan–Philippines Security Partnership

The growing partnership between Japan and the Philippines is not an actual alliance – but it could affect the balance of power in the South China Sea.
East Asia Forum

Japan’s rearmament reshapes security in Southeast Asia

Japan’s defence policy shift — doubling spending, acquiring counterstrike capabilities and loosening arms-export restrictions — is reshaping Southeast Asia’s security landscape. Tokyo’s new official ...
The Diplomat

Japan Is Back in Central Asia, But on Different Terms

On December 19-20, Japan hosted its first leaders’ Central Asia Plus Japan Dialogue (CA+JAD) summit with the presidents of the five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, ...
Reuters

US Typhon missile system's presence in Japan sharpens Asia arms race

Typhon system showcased in Japan as part of annual Resolute Dragon exercise Previous deployment of missile system criticised by Beijing and Moscow Typhon's presence in Japan could provoke stronger ...