Japan
Japanese-US economic ties face uncertainty
Tokyo said it had been unable to exempt Japan from US tariffs
JapanJapan’s consumption will weigh on GDP growth
The government has posted lower-than-expected household spending data
JapanTrump uncertainty will affect East Asia
China has imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States
East AsiaDefence partnerships are a key focus for Philippines
The Philippine defence secretary held talks with his Japanese counterpart today
PhilippinesTokyo will remain cautious despite economic growth
The Japanese economy’s growth in the fourth quarter of 2024 beat expectations
JapanJapan will remain wary of US policy shifts
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has met with US President Donald Trump
JapanChina-Japan relations will improve
Chinese authorities have removed a buoy that was installed near territorially disputed islands
ChinaTrump will push to expand US AI capabilities
President Donald Trump announced a joint venture between US and foreign companies to strengthen AI infrastructure
United StatesEast Asian manufacturing activity is stabilising
The Japanese and Chinese manufacturing PMIs remain stable and China’s services and construction PMIs have risen markedly
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