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Japan’s ruling party may lose its outright majority
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to lose its outright majority, according to Japanese media
JapanWorld trade is finding a historically soft new normal
Japan’s exports by yen value fell for the first time this year but the WTO expects modest world trade growth ahead
JapanJapan’s ruling party will need wins in snap election
The prime minister has dissolved the parliament for a snap election
JapanChina will pressure Japan over Taiwan
A report by Nikkei has identified a large disinformation network promoting Okinawan independence
JapanJapan will see policy continuity despite rebrand
The country has a new prime minister and cabinet following recent leadership elections for major parties
JapanAsian manufacturing activity will soften slightly
The Asian manufacturing PMIs showed China and Japan’s manufacturing sectors contracting and ASEAN activity easing a bit
AsiaJapan-China relations will remain tense
Tokyo has expressed alarm at recent Chinese military activity
JapanJapan will see policy continuity under new leader
Japan’s ruling party has elected its new leader and the country’s new prime minister
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