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LDP panel urges limits on land-buying near Japan security sites by 'individuals of concern'

TOKYO -- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters on foreign-national policy on June 4 drafted a set of recommendations to be presented to t

Nickel supply deficit projected over Indonesia policy uncertainty, Iran war

Japan’s new growth strategy to promote overseas investment

The government will position foreign direct investment as a core policy instrument to facilitate exports.

FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi

Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration into policy has proven more complicated than many lawmakers anticipated.

Policy uncertainty spurs sell-off of Indonesian stocks, currency

Japan promotes preconception care amid falling birthrates

Preconception care, an initiative aimed at encouraging people to acquire knowledge on pregnancy and childbirth, has been part of government policy since 2018.

Rubio says preserving 'status quo' is most important for Taiwan's future

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Tuesday that there has been no change in Washington's policy toward Taiwan, stres

A Stronger Japan-India Partnership for Indo-Pacific Security

As the Quad loses momentum and Washington appears to be recalibrating its China policy, Tokyo and New Delhi face growing responsibility for regional stability. The post A Stronger Japan-India Partnership for Indo-Pacific Security first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

LDP approves bill criminalizing vandalism of national flag

Criminalizing flag vandalism is a key policy goal of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Why have China’s young people become so fed up?

Decades of misguided economic policymaking have left China in a demographic hole that it seems incapable of climbing out of.

Computex in Taiwan, South Korea local elections, India monetary policy

BOJ will probably raise rates in June, former board member says

The central bank's policy will fall into a state of being behind otherwise, says Makoto Sakurai, who served on its board from 2016 to 2021.

Who are the former royals who may be reinstated to the imperial family?

A proposal to allow the reinstatement of former male royals along the male line of the imperial family through adoption is being considered by policymakers.

World’s appetite for AI makes China less afraid of stronger yuan

Even as the yuan climbed to its strongest level since 2023 and the economy looked more fragile, policymakers have shown little urgency to step in.

Rethinking Japan’s National Defense: Takaichi Tackles the Three Security Documents

Japan’s basic security policy is undergoing another overhaul under the hawkish leadership of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. China’s growing threat, the changing nature of warfare, and the future of the Japan-US alliance are among the issues facing the panel charged with drafting a revision of Japan’s three key security documents by the end of 2026.

Starmer’s lame duck status risks policymaking paralysis in U.K.

Starmer's political support has collapsed in the wake of a devastating round of local elections for his governing Labour Party this month.

Speech by Board Member KOEDA in Fukuoka (Economic Activity, Prices, and Monetary Policy in Japan)

World awaits new Fed chair’s vision on independence

Incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised eyebrows by implying that outside monetary policy, the Fed should closely work with the presidential administration and Congress.

Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on April 27 and 28, 2026