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Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone a

Electronics retailers Yamada and Edion eye business integration

Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

Japan eyes stricter social media age checks to protect youths

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan must strengthen the responsibilities of social media operators by requiring them to perform stricter age verification and restr

Abuse case fuels calls for stronger safeguards in Japan youth sports

KITAKYUSHU (Kyodo) -- As Japan pushes to strengthen safeguards in youth sports, a sexual assault case involving a former karate school head in a south

Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid US-China thaw

Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid U.S.-China thaw

Japan's defense minister rejects China criticism, vows Indo-Pacific ties

SINGAPORE (Kyodo) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday pledged to strengthen his country's defense capabilities and security cooper

Few Japan firms take steps toward economic security, government paper finds

Only about 30% of Japanese companies have taken substantive measures to ensure economic security, such as diversifying procurement sources and strengthening cybersecurity.

Editorial: Japan's new intelligence bureau may open back door to surveillance of public

To strengthen Japan's intelligence capabilities, a law to create a national intelligence council chaired by the prime minister has been enacted. The C

Japan enacts revised law to boost foreign investment screening for security

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese parliament on Friday enacted a revised law to strengthen screening of foreign investments in Japan, by setting up a cros

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.

Morgan Stanley Japan head says BOJ hike key to strengthening yen

If the central bank fails to raise interest rates in June, that would have an impact on the bond and currency markets, Alberto Tamura said in an interview.