Japan
New disputes endanger Japan-South Korea cooperation
Japan and South Korea are at odds over wartime compensation and a military encounter at sea
JapanSupply switching will boost Japan and ASEAN modestly
Japan’s export volumes fell in November and import volumes eased but trade with ASEAN and the EU picked up
JapanRussia hints at once-and-for-all deal with Japan
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is suggesting that Russia cede smaller South Kuril islands to Japan
RussiaJapan’s upgraded defence force will pack more punch
The cabinet today endorsed the key documents that will shape Japan’s defence policy over the coming five years
JapanUS pressure will force trade concessions from Japan
The huge chronic US deficit in its trade with Japan has become a focus of US pressure on Tokyo
JapanJapan's ban on China's Huawei continues domino effect
Japan joins a growing club of wealthy nations that have banned Chinese telecoms equipment makers from 5G infrastructure
JapanChina's neighbours hedge despite thawing ties
Japan seeks new military cooperation with India and the Philippines, even as all three countries improve ties with China
AsiaSolid services demand will offset softer manufacturing
The PMI surveys for November signpost weaker goods trade across Europe and especially Asia but services demand is solid
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