Japan
Russian stance makes Japan islands deal impossible
Japan's new government has reaffirmed that its approach to the long-running territorial dispute with Russia is unchanged
RussiaJapan’s exports to settle in 2022 as disruptions ease
Japan’s exports fell for the first time since February in October as automobile sector disruption took a toll
JapanJapan’s GDP will rebound modestly into early 2022
Japanese GDP contracted by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter in July-September, led by lower consumption and investment
JapanJapan-South Korea cooperation will become more likely
A newly elected government in Tokyo and a forthcoming election in Seoul could allow fresh efforts to improve ties
JapanJapan's human rights post will mean tension with China
The prime minister has named a former defence minister and China hawk to a new position of human rights adviser
JapanGermany will take a tougher line on China
A German warship has arrived in Japan for joint military exercises
GermanyKishida's 'new capitalism' revives old agenda
A better-than-expected performance in the general election clears the way for the new prime minister's economic agenda
JapanAsia-Pacific trade pact needs time to take off fully
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is now set to enter into force in January, but not for all signatories
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