Households facing pandemic-induced poverty to get more support under ministry plan
Soaring cost of living has prevented many from improving their household finances, triggering concerns that many borrowers will be unable to pay back the money.
Defence & Security
Japan aims to boost cyber-related defense personnel to 20,000 by FY27
The government plans to create a centralized command organisation for cyber defense and the number of cyber defence personnel will quadruple.
TNI chief candidate to improve maritime capabilities, quality
The general said his top priorities were to improve the quality of personnel, and modernising the national weaponry and systems.
Drones being deployed to monitor Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Currently, one of the drones is deployed at Bhasan Char and another at Coast Guard Station in Saint Martin, to monitor the situation.
Japan seeks to buy up to 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles from U.S.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed the plan to advance purchase negotiations during a summit with U.S. President Joe Biden on Nov 13.
Japan mulls development of 10 long-range hypersonic and glide missiles
Japan's counterattack capability is likely to be stipulated in the revised National Security Strategy set to be approved by the Cabinet in December.
Philippines needs to find ways to exploit South China Sea, says Marcos
The President said discussions on energy exploration need not be government to government.
Profile: Gen Asim Munir, Pakistan’s new army chief
Lt Gen Munir is an outstanding officer, but it was earlier believed he would remain the proverbial dark horse in the race for the army chief’s position.
Indonesia military chief seeks drills to counter China
General Andika Perkasa said that he wanted closer ties with countries such as Brunei and Malaysia that have disputes with Beijing over its claim to the South China Sea.
Japan to increase defence spending to 2% of current GDP target
This is the first time Kishida has specified a concrete target for increasing defence spending.