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China stocks take biggest dive since 2020 as stimulus skepticism ...
Oct 9, 2024 · HONG KONG -- China's mainland stocks ended a stimulus-induced winning streak on Wednesday, as questions swirled over how far the authorities are willing to go to support the sluggish economy. The ...
Japan LDP election: Ishiba vows to protect nation, bolster U.S ...
Sep 27, 2024 · 3:45 p.m. Read more about who Ishiba is in this profile piece: 3:43 p.m. The newly-elected leader said in a victory speech: "Prime Minister Kishida has made a decision to let the LDP be reborn and ...
Japanese parties sprint toward Oct. 27 vote under new leadership
Oct 10, 2024 · Japanese parties sprint toward Oct. 27 vote under new leadership. PM Ishiba under pressure to maintain ruling LDP's majority in lower house. Japan's ruling coalition held 288 out of 465 seats in ...
China races to outflank Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service
October 11, 2024 06:00 JST. HONG KONG -- On Aug. 6, a Long March-6 rocket emblazoned with the Chinese flag roared off the launch pad of the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, spewing fire and plumes ...
Global megatrends risk plunging millions into poverty across Asia
Oct 13, 2024 · Global megatrends risk plunging millions into poverty across Asia. Policymakers must adapt to climate, demographic change, rise of digital technology. Selim Raihan and Selsah Pasali. October 13 ...
Taiwan threat tears down silos at Japan's Self-Defense Forces
Nov 14, 2021 · TOKYO -- The ground, maritime and air components of Japan's Self-Defense Forces have traditionally been siloed. There is rarely any swap of personnel
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence ...
Updated on July 18, 2024 20:32 JST. TOKYO -- Japan and Pacific island nations agreed on Thursday to increase security, trade and climate cooperation following a three-day summit in which Tokyo ...
On topic: Japan's challenges in boosting immigration
Jun 15, 2024 · Faced with a falling birthrate and an aging population, labor-starved Japan is hungry for foreign talent. The government is rushing to widen its doors for some, rolling out initiatives like ...
The path to a trilateral U.S.-Japan-South Korea alliance
Oct 8, 2024 · The TriForum is an independent network of experts and opinion leaders from the U.S., Japan and South Korea that aims to strengthen the trilateral partnership. Experts in Seoul, Tokyo and ...