Japan
Russian LNG exports will keep growing
Russian LNG exports grew by 2.7% in the first half of this year
RussiaJapan'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 AsiaWestern capitals will focus on energy cybersecurity
Cyberattacks such as the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2021 have highlighted the need to secure energy supply chains
InternationalFirm electronics and transport trade will help Japan
Japan’s export volumes fell for a fourth month in May although the yen's weakness flattered the growth in export values
JapanJapan’s ruling party will continue to struggle
The prime minister has confirmed he will not call a snap election
JapanHigher wage growth to spark modest rate rises in Japan
Japan is seeing manufacuturing activity improve and wage growth rise markedly this year
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