Japan
Japan's defence industry will expand rapidly
The government has boosted investment in and eased rules for the defence industry
JapanPyongyang-Moscow pact raises alarm in Seoul
Russia and North Korea signed a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership treaty on June 19
RussiaEast Asian trilateralism will mitigate polarisation
Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul have held their first trilateral summit in five years
East AsiaTokyo’s approach to Washington will be dual
The Japanese ruling party’s second-in-command has visited US presidential contender Donald Trump
JapanSteady wage and price growth is in sight for Japan
Having raised rates for the first time in decades, the BoJ sees a modest wage-price spiral and further rate rises ahead
JapanPressure on Japan’s prime minister will mount
The ruling party incurred significant losses at recent by-elections
JapanJapan’s wage hikes will expand income gaps
Annual ‘shunto’ negotiations have yielded a record wage increase
JapanTokyo and Washington will step up defence cooperation
The two sides have announced a historic upgrade in defence ties
JapanJapan will be a policy pioneer for advanced nations
Last month Japan’s stock market hit a record high, 34 years after the last record, and the BoJ loosened monetary policy
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