Singapore-Japan forum urges collective action to build resilience against global uncertainty
Small countries like Singapore should work together and with middle powers like Japan to strengthen their influence amid global uncertainties.
Walter Sim
Japan’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ in Global South now more crucial as Chinese influence grows
As Western democracies, such as the US and European countries, pull back diplomatically from the Global South, Japan—the only Asian member of the G7—has emerged as a stalwart…
Japan PM Ishiba refutes reports of imminent resignation after surprise US trade deal
The LDP is divided on PM Ishiba's future and, despite his denials, he may resign by August after key political events.
As textbooks are swopped for tablets, Japan’s push for digital education divides views
Advocates argue that online instruction is more customisable and better for collaborative learning. Detractors believe students may get distracted and use their devices for other…
Japan prepares for war with new joint command, evacuation plans and missile unit deployments
These defence developments come as Japan is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of an invasion of Taiwan, which it deems an existential threat. Like its security ally the United…
Japan aspires to become Asia’s largest start-up hub, but goal remains elusive
The country aspires to be home to 100,000 start-ups, including 100 unicorns, by March 2028, with start-up investments growing tenfold from 2022 levels to 10 trillion yen (S$89.92…
No ‘Donald’ or ‘Shigeru’: Leaders’ arm’s-length interactions signal obstacles for US-Japan ties
The use of first names, especially to the Japanese, is highly symbolic of a close, trusting relationship. That neither leader crossed that bridge this time reflects an…
Japan’s Fuji Media tries to defuse ex-Smap member Nakai’s sex scandal, but it all backfires
The 52-year-old Masahiro Nakai is said to have committed sexual assault against a Fuji TV employee in June 2023.
Hit by wave of online attacks, Japan shifts to ‘active cyber defence’
Under the new strategy, Japan plans to allow hackers working for the police or Self-Defence Forces (SDF) to infiltrate servers to neutralise the source of cyber attacks.
Japan should grow security ties with Global South as China increases military outreach: Analysts
Countries in the Global South farther away from Asia are more likely to support China, said a report.