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Japan's leader says he's preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, said Friday he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.

PA Media on MSN · 23h

Japanese PM preparing for tough negotiations with Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he is preparing for tough negotiations with US President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.

The Mainichi on MSN · 1d

Editorial: As Trump promises indicate int'l trade war, Japan must help maintain the peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again made high tariffs a central pillar of his policy agenda in his second term. He announced plans to impose a ･･･

Japan, inflation rate

Reuters · 1d

Japan's core inflation hits 16-month high, markets brace for BOJ hike

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in December year-on-year to mark the fastest annual pace in 16 months, likely cementing a central bank rate hike later in the day and retaining bets that borrowing costs will keep rising from ultra-low levels.

NBC New York · 1d

Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in the day as it concludes its monetary policy meeting.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 1d

Japan’s core inflation rate surges to 16-month high of 3% in December

Japan's core consumer price index—which includes gasoline prices but does not include fresh food—rose 3% annually in December, reaching its highest level since August 2023, up from 2.7% in November and matching consensus.

The Diplomat8h

Japan Is Ready to Legalize ‘Active Cyber Defense’

National Security Strategy called for an overhaul of Japan’s cybersecurity posture. This might be the year the legislation ...

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Experts fear widening of undercover police powers in Japan 'dark job' cases

Japanese police have introduced new guidelines allowing undercover investigations where officers pose as applicants for ...

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Japan's Shigeru Ishiba to Warn Trump Against Asia-Pacific 'Power Vacuum'

Japan's concerns over a potential U.S. retreat from the region have grown amid China's increasingly assertive military posture.

The National Interest15h

Japan’s New Missile Stockpile Is a Warning to China

What makes the JASSM-ER especially useful for Japan is the extended range of the missile. The range on the JASSM-ER is more than 1,200 miles. That’s because this weapon has an internal fuel tank and a ...

Japan has no choice but to strengthen defence, foreign minister tells new Trump administration

Japan will continue to strengthen its defence capabilities given the security situation in East Asia, Japan's foreign ...

Citing Security, Japan to Plug Loophole in Reporting Rules for Foreign Investment

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the ...

Japan hunts for dual-use goods makers to aid military expansion

Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could ...

Japan smashes annual record with more than 36 million tourists in 2024

Japan welcomed a record 36 million tourists in 2024, according to official figures released on Wednesday. Estimates from the ...

The Economist1d

Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?

Editor’s note: This story was updated on January 24th.

Associated Press11d

AP PHOTOS: Young people in sumptuous kimonos and sober suits mark Coming of Age Day in Japan

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