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japanese consumers expect inflation to hit 12.2% in coming year, boj survey reveals
Economy

Japanese Consumers Expect Inflation to Hit 12.2% in Coming Year, BOJ Survey Reveals

By A Khan
April 12, 2025
in :  Economy, Japan

The Bank of Japan revealed through its latest survey that Japanese consumers expect increasing prices and show record annual inflation forecasts from the survey. People answered the Bank of Japan survey from February 6 to March 4 and told researchers that prices would go up 12.2% during the following year. This increase marks a jump from the prior 11.5% seen …

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chinese ships breach japanese waters near disputed senkaku islands
China

Chinese Ships Breach Japanese Waters Near Disputed Senkaku Islands

By A Khan
March 25, 2025
in :  China

The Chinese Coast Guard ships extended their stays near the Senkaku Island region which led Japan to lodge formal diplomatic objections. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Monday that China’s maritime expansion near the disputed islands is rapidly intensifying to create more international political instability.The ships stayed 92 hours inside Japanese waters for the first time since Japan acquired the …

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china, japan, south korea meet in tokyo for trilateral ties
China

China, Japan, South Korea Meet in Tokyo for Trilateral Ties

By A Khan
March 22, 2025
in :  China, Japan, South Korea

Japanese officials joined South Korean and Chinese foreign ministers in Tokyo to plan a summit based on historical turning point statements from Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya. The recent talks between Japan and its neighbors arise from uncertainty about the United States and its traditional alliances while China attempts to build stronger regional connections.  During the meeting Wang Yi stressed the three …

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japan punches first ticket to 2026 world cup
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Japan Punches First Ticket to 2026 World Cup

By A Khan
March 21, 2025
in :  Sports

Japan achieved historical first place in World Cup 2026 qualification after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. After bringing on Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo as substitutions Japan scored two goals during the second half to beat Bahrain and ensure their spot in the FIFA World Cup. https://x.com/LaLigaEN/status/1902710466180526472 Japan led Group C with nine points while Australia ranked behind them …

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india imposes five year anti dumping duty on chinese, japanese chemical
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India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese, Japanese Chemical

By A Khan
March 10, 2025
in :  ASEAN News

The Indian government places a tariff of up to USD 986 per tonne on Trichloro isocyanuric acid when imported from China and Japan. This duty remains active for five years to defend domestic producers against cheap imports that injure their operations. The DGTR found that Indian producers experienced harm from dumped goods from China and Japan so the Finance Ministry …

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massive wildfire in northern japan destroys 84 buildings
Japan

Massive Wildfire in Northern Japan Destroys 84 Buildings

By Writer writer
February 27, 2025
in :  Japan

On Thursday Japan’s Iwate region in Ofunato city observed a major wildfire that burned 80 buildings and compelled authorities to send nearly 600 people from their homes. Because of strong wind gusts the forest fire traveled quickly across the area and burned most of the homes to ash. NHK broadcast aerial images showing homes burned in Ofunato Japan while only …

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samsung increases galaxy s25 launch in japan to challenge apple's market
ASEAN News

Samsung Increases Galaxy S25 Launch in Japan to Challenge Apple’s Market

By Writer writer
February 21, 2025
in :  ASEAN News, Japan

Samsung decides to introduce its Galaxy S25 phones to Japan ahead of their worldwide debut. Traditionally Samsung’s new phone releases waited three months in Japan but this launch took place on February 14 after global marketing. Since 2015 Samsung Phones dropped their previous brand name Galaxy for their new phones and returned to using their complete company name “Samsung“. SoftBank …

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japan's response to southeast asia’s growing ties with brics boosting engagement amid shifts in diplomacy
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Japan’s Response to Southeast Asia’s Growing Ties with BRICS: Boosting Engagement Amid Shifts in Diplomacy

By Desk Writer
October 16, 2024
in :  Uncategorized

Analysts believe Tokyo would seek to interact more with Southeast Asia since issues regarding the expected departure of the historically balanced diplomacy become more important. Japan is closely watching Malaysia’s ambitions to join the BRICS group of developing countries—an alliance frequently seen as counterbalance to Western powers including Europe, the United States, and Japan. Japan’s concerns revolve on the likelihood …

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east asian tensions japan’s ‘two faced’ strategy in china relations critiqued
ASEAN News

East Asian Tensions Japan’s ‘Two-Faced’ Strategy in China Relations Critiqued

By Katherine S
April 18, 2024
in :  ASEAN News

In the complex tapestry of East Asian geopolitics, Japan’s diplomatic maneuvers with China have come under scrutiny.  Critics argue that Japan’s approach is ‘two-faced,’ seeking closer economic ties while simultaneously casting China as a regional security threat.  Seeking Economic Stability Amidst Geopolitical Rivalry Japan’s economic interdependence with China is undeniable. As two of the world’s largest economies, their bilateral trade …

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is japan siding with the philippines amid south china sea tensions
Geo Politics

Is Japan Siding with the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions?

By Desk Writer
November 3, 2023
in :  Geo Politics

As Prime Minister Fumio Kishida embarks on an extraordinary diplomatic mission to the Philippines, his journey transcends mere state visits. It’s a carefully orchestrated symphony of international relations, composed with the region’s security as the backdrop and the rising notes of regional tensions. Japan Commits Stronger Ties with the Philippines In the heart of this diplomatic crescendo, Japan unveils a …

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