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Abe's US visit tightens alliance ties

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JAPAN/US

This is the first state visit extended to a Japanese prime minister since Junichiro Koizumi's in 2006 under the George W Bush administration. Abe was awarded the honour on April…

ASEAN and partners are far from sealing key trade pact

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ASEAN

Most of ASEAN’s dialogue partners will be present at the talks in Bangkok. High on the agenda will be attempts to conclude negotiations over the Regional Comprehensive Economic…

Japan’s upgraded defence force will pack more punch

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JAPAN

This includes procuring 105 advanced US fighter jets and converting Japan’s two largest destroyers into de facto aircraft carriers.

Global rebalancing to support sustainable growth

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INTERNATIONAL

Risks to its central scenario are more balanced and less skewed to the downside. Global imbalances are shrinking, partly thanks to low oil prices. This is boosting disposable…

Diplomatic balancing act gets harder for Philippines

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PHILIPPINES

This reflects the basic principles of foreign policy under President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, who visited Beijing on January 3-5, Tokyo on February 8-12 and Washington on…

Tokyo will strengthen its support for Taiwan

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JAPAN

Japan has a stake in Taiwan’s continued autonomy as a constraint on China’s ability to dominate the region. Japanese politicians have become bolder in indicating support for…

Suga's strategy will boost semiconductors and regions

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JAPAN

Priorities include digitalisation, a greener society, regional vitality and increased child support. Perhaps the most strategically important element, however, is the aim of…

COP 24 leaves much to be done regarding climate change

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INTERNATIONAL

Delegates succeeded in establishing most of the technical guidance necessary to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement -- a notable achievement, but not one that will, in itself…

Japan’s Indo-Pacific concept resonates in Europe

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JAPAN

Though not explicitly aimed at China, it is in fact an expression of commitment to defending a status quo that China’s capabilities and behaviour increasingly challenge. European…

Tokyo will move closer to Washington on Taiwan

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JAPAN

In rapid succession, unprecedented statements, meetings and actions over the last few months indicate stronger Japanese support for Taiwan, and by implication its autonomy from…