Japan’s export engine sputters: a dive into the economic powerhouse’s trade turbulence
For the first time in over two years, July saw a dip in the country's exports, with a 0.3% year-on-year...
August 17, 2023Section
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Japan at a demographic crossroads: rising childlessness amid an aging population
Japan finds itself at a pivotal juncture in its demographic trajectory.Current projections present a concerning portrait of a nation grappling...
August 9, 2023
A call to arms: Japan’s former PM relies on deterrence and communication in face of Taiwan Strait tensions
In Taipei, former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso emphasized the necessity for Japan and its collaborators to demonstrate a commitment...
August 8, 2023
Asia’s trillion-dollar treasure hunt: family offices and the tug-of-war for talent
The surge of family offices in Asia, fueled by the region's increasing wealth, has sparked a global competition among governments...
August 5, 2023
New development of room-temperature superconductor spurs South Korean metals company
South Korean metal companies experienced a significant rise in the stock market following the reported creation of a new room-temperature...
August 3, 2023
Opinion: the new geostrategic landscape of the Taiwan Strait amid China’s military buildup
(Opinion) The tensions across the Taiwan Strait are not new, but the past year has marked a clear escalation, seemingly...
August 1, 2023
China’s gallium and germanium export curbs shake global chipmaking, especially impacting Japan
In a move widely interpreted as a response to the restrictions placed on advanced semiconductor exports to China by the...
August 1, 2023
Japan signals shift in military balance between China and Taiwan toward Beijing
In its recent Defense Strategic Report presented by Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, Japan's Defense Ministry has cautioned about China's significant...
July 29, 2023
Japan’s strategic response to energy security and climate crises
Japan, historically burdened by its reliance on energy imports, continues to strategize its energy security in response to various global...
July 27, 2023