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Ukraine targets St. Petersburg after Putin refuses talks

The strikes on the city and the surrounding region set a defense ministry facility ablaze and disrupted operations at an airport for several hours.

India-Japan Dairy Diplomacy Expands into Biogas and Circular Economy

From biogas plants to premium gelato, India and Japan are forging surprising new ties through dairy cooperation, clean energy, and rural development. The post India-Japan Dairy Diplomacy Expands into Biogas and Circular Economy first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Market Operations by the Bank of Japan (May)

Japan, Egypt agree to deepen cooperation in foreign minister talks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The foreign ministers of Japan and Egypt agreed Wednesday to deepen the bilateral partnership in fields like education, infrastructur

Takaichi calls for cooperation at meeting with leaders of island nations

The prime minister says daily life in Japan and other island nations are deeply dependent on the marine environment and that collaboration is indispensable.

SMBC set to name first local resident as Indian unit head in expansion

The appointment is part of a broader leadership reshuffle across Sumitomo Mitsui's banking and nonbanking operations in India.

Mosque fire shows need for better communication with foreign residents

The fire in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, exposed the need for deeper cooperation between Japanese and Pakistani residents on a broad range of issues.

Full Speech: Defense Minister Koizumi Rejects Beijing's 'New Militarism' Accusation

In Singapore, Koizumi laid out Japan's case for deeper security cooperation, urging unity among like-minded nations amid growing regional tensions. The post Full Speech: Defense Minister Koizumi Rejects Beijing's 'New Militarism' Accusation first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances and Market Operations (May)

Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops had captured the historic strongpoint, which commands sweeping views of south Lebanon, as they expanded their ground operations.

U.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to accelerate missile coproduction

A key focus of the meeting was a Japanese proposal known as "Operation Supercharge," designed to accelerate joint development and mass production of advanced missile systems.

Shangri-La Dialogue: How the UK Is Building Trust in the Indo-Pacific

A British defense official explores the UK's growing strategic cooperation in Asia as it sends its largest-ever delegation to the Singapore security summit. The post Shangri-La Dialogue: How the UK Is Building Trust in the Indo-Pacific first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan weather alert names unified for flooding, heavy rain, landslides, storm surges

TOKYO -- Operation of a new system of "disaster prevention weather information" reorganizing warnings and advisories for hazards in Japan began May 28

Japanese officials visit Russia to discuss business environment amid war

Economic cooperation between the two countries has significantly stalled since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Marcos Visit Signals Deeper Japan-Philippines Strategic Ties

President Marcos Jr.'s four-day Japan visit is expected to deepen security and economic cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific. The post Marcos Visit Signals Deeper Japan-Philippines Strategic Ties first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Bryson DeChambeau remains optimistic about future of LIV Golf

The league is reportedly seeking $250 million to $350 million in funding to continue operations beyond this year.

China coal mine blast tests limits of Xi’s energy security push

Friday night's blast, which left at least 82 dead, is already prompting a response which belies the scale of the coal mine's operation.

DBJ to strengthen its investment operations

The state-backed lender announced a five-year medium-term management plan that includes supplying ¥3 trillion in risk capital, including through investments.

Market Operations by the Bank of Japan (Apr.)

Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances and Market Operations (Apr.)