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Japan’s borrowing costs have reached a 30-year high, driven by concerns over long-term spending plans. Bond yields hit their highest level since 1996.

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EDX Markets, an institutional crypto platform, secured a $76 million Series C funding round with SBI Holdings as the sole investor. The investment underscores institutional interest in cryptocurrency platforms.

China conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific, which analysts say was intended to signal growing military capabilities to U.S. allies in the region. The U.S. State Department and several Pacific nations criticized the launch, which occurred shortly after Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty.

The US military has appointed a new drone chief, and the UK, Italy, and Japan are advancing their plans for the GCAP fighter jet project.

The European Commission is preparing to counter China's subsidized exports like electric vehicles, solar panels, and batteries, signaling a potential trade war. The article compares current EU-China trade tensions to past conflicts with Japan in the 1970s and 1980s.

Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels confronted each other near the disputed Senkaku island chain, with both sides claiming they expelled the other. The incident occurs amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

China's navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, raising concerns about its nuclear deterrence strategy and drawing protests from the U.S., New Zealand, and other Asian-Pacific nations. Experts speculate the missile could be a JL-3 with a range exceeding 10,000 kilometers, though China stated it was a routine training exercise complying with international law. The launch into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone sparked accusations of violating treaty intentions.

China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protests from the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and Japan. Experts suggest it could be a JL-2 or JL-3 missile, while China claims the launch was routine and compliant with international law. The test occurred in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, raising concerns about treaty violations.

The 16th India-Japan annual summit discussed a joint vision for the next decade, including up to 10 trillion yen ($62 billion) in Japanese investments in India, with notable investments in the financial sector.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led a business delegation to New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan annual summit. During last year's summit, Japan and India outlined a joint vision for up to $62 billion in investments, with notable investments in India's financial sector.

Japan's yen has fallen to its weakest level since 1986, 162 yen per dollar, reversing from its 1995 peak. This decline is seen as beneficial for Southeast Asia's economy.

Trip.com cofounder James Liang warns that China's record-low birth rate of 5.63 per 1,000 people in 2023 threatens innovation, as declining populations reduce the talent pool for technological advancement. He highlights East Asia's demographic crisis, with Japan, South Korea, and others nearing 'super-aged' status, and notes global fertility rates below replacement levels in two-thirds of countries.

Assam aims to strengthen ties with Japan in semiconductors and clean energy. The state seeks to contribute to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, as stated by Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Japan's 30-Year Bond Sale experienced the strongest demand since 2019, indicating robust investor interest in long-term government debt.

Japan is considering resuming frozen development aid to Myanmar amid pressure from rights advocates concerned about legitimizing the junta accused of abuses, while balancing against China's growing influence. Human Rights Watch has urged Japan to resist resuming aid to maintain pressure on the regime.

A person reports being scammed in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and criticizes the perceived inaction of local police in addressing scams or informing tourists. The account contrasts with Japan's reputation as a safe country, expressing disappointment without blaming Japanese people.

Japan is driving Asia's offshore bonds to a record, surpassing the China era. Japan is set to release its fourth-quarter GDP figures on February 17, 2025.

France winger Damian Penaud will miss the team’s remaining matches in the Nations Championship due to a calf injury sustained during the tournament-opening loss to New Zealand. He will not play in the games against Australia on Saturday and Japan on July 18. France has not announced a replacement for Penaud.

China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft captured close-up images of near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3, revealing it is smaller than expected, which complicates the sample-return mission compared to previous Japanese and American efforts. The probe approached within 20km of the asteroid during its approach phase.

India and Japan have agreed to jointly develop stealth technology for Indian warships using Japan’s Unified Complex Radio Antenna (Unicorn) system, marking a new level of defense partnership and reflecting growing concerns over reliance on the United States.

Liberia and Japan have officially started a US$16 million grant-funded project to extend the Japan Freeway by 1.9 kilometers. The initiative aligns with Liberia's foreign policy focus on attracting investments that benefit ordinary citizens.

China tested a long-range ballistic missile in the Pacific, prompting protests from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. The test occurred amid rising regional tensions, including China's naval pressure on Taiwan and a recent defense deal between Australia and Fiji.

China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, prompting criticism from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. The launch occurred near the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone and coincided with a new Australia-Fiji mutual defense treaty aimed at countering Chinese influence.

China launched a submarine-based ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific nuclear-free zone. The action drew condemnation from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, drawing protests from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. The launch, which occurred on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty, complied with international law but raised regional security concerns.

China's military test-launch of a ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean has drawn criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The test prompted concerns from these countries about regional security implications.

China test-fired a strategic missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on July 6, which it described as part of routine military training. Regional nations including Japan and New Zealand were informed in advance, but the launch drew immediate condemnation and concern over China's growing nuclear capabilities.

Hyogo prefecture in western Japan is using microchips implanted in captured bears to estimate population levels and guide culling decisions. It claims to be the first in Japan to use such data for balancing conservation and population control.

Chinese ice cream and tea brand Mixue faces challenges in entering developed markets like Japan, where customers prioritize value for money. A former frequent customer in China, Alisa Lin, has not purchased Mixue products in Japan despite their lower prices compared to local options.

A Beijing-based governmental think tank, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), lowered China’s global financial competitiveness ranking to fifth place in 2026, down from fourth last year. The report cites the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Germany as countries ahead of China in this ranking.

Japan celebrated America’s 250th anniversary with a drone display above Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge. The display included depictions of President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Sakae Takaichi.

Japan has pledged US$3 million to support Kazakhstan’s efforts to address the Caspian Sea’s water level decline through a partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative aims to promote cooperation among Caspian Sea littoral states on water resource management and improve monitoring systems.

The article critiques claims that China's manufacturing exports create unfair advantages, arguing that post-industrial economies like the US, Europe, and Japan have shifted away from manufacturing and now struggle to revive jobs through protectionist measures. It highlights the irony of these regions prioritizing post-industrial status while seeking to counter perceived trade imbalances.

Japan is rapidly adopting AI software engineers like Devin to address a shrinking workforce and aging digital infrastructure. Cognition AI, the developer of Devin, is expanding in Japan, where the government faces a projected shortage of 789,000 software engineers by 2030. Sapporo’s city government used Devin to modernize over one million lines of legacy code in a fraction of the usual time.

India and Japan will celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2027 through events like cricket, art, and anime. The governments will designate 2027 as the 'India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons', as announced by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

Japan, Italy, and the U.K. secured a £4.6 billion contract for the GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet, enabling its development phase after the U.K. resolved funding delays. The tri-nation consortium Edgewing, comprising BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd., will advance design and technology under the agreement.

Russia is expecting 200,000 barrels of jet fuel from Japan, routed through South Korea’s Yeosu port, as Ukrainian strikes disrupt its fuel production. Russia also imports gasoline from India, Kazakhstan, and Belarus, but these supplies remain insufficient to meet demand.

The article reflects on the U.S.'s role in World War II, emphasizing how American military and industrial efforts helped defeat the Axis powers. It highlights the moral imperative behind the U.S. intervention following the Pearl Harbor attack and credits the nation's immigrant heritage for its strength and resilience.

India and Japan expressed serious concern over the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea, opposing unilateral actions that endanger freedom of navigation and attempts to change the status quo by force. China warned that India-Japan ties should not target a third party.