Japanese troops will set foot on Philippine soil for the first time since World War II to take part in the largest joint drills between the Philippines and the United States. The Japan Self-Defense Force will send a big contingent to participate in this year’s Balikatan exercises following last year’s ratification of the Reciprocal Access … Read more
GITEX AI ASIA will return to Singapore for its second edition at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together participants from more than 110 countries. Organisers expect the event to feature more than 550 enterprises and startups, 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion in funds, and more than 175 speakers. The announcement comes amid forecasts of … Read more
[Photo/IC] Since the beginning of 2026, China”s Ministry of Commerce has issued a series of announcements, establishing a comprehensive, closed-loop system covering “principle-based control” and “entity-based control” for the export of dual-use items to Japan. A total of 40 Japanese entities have been placed on either the restricted list or the watch list under the … Read more
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age Building trust in the algorithm: Indonesia’s emerging AI framework Indonesia has emerged as a leading player in the region’s digital ecosystem and is increasingly positioned at the forefront of AI adoption. The government set out … Read more
As the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran intensifies, the specter of escalation presents major economic, political, and geopolitical threats not just in the Middle East, but across the most densely populated and dynamic region of the world: East, Southeast and South Asia. The “Yuxi Circle”, named for the Chinese city at its center, has a radius … Read more
On March 23, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) formally disbanded its long-standing “Fleet Escort Force” (護衛艦隊) and established a new “Fleet Surface Force” (水上艦隊), marking its most sweeping organizational overhaul since 1954. The reform also includes the creation of a new “Information Warfare/Operations Command” (情報作戦集団), reflecting a shift toward integrated, multi-domain operations. End of … Read more
Steps to narrow the gender gap in Malaysia and Indonesia appear to be falling short, after a major global study found that most people surveyed in both nations remain tethered to traditional views on the roles of women. The study by research firm Ipsos and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London … Read more
China and Japan’s long-standing rivalry has deep historic roots, and relations between the two have taken a significant turn for the worse in recent months. This, the second in a three-part series, looks at whether Beijing overplayed its hand on the Taiwan issue in the face of what is a ‘strategic reality’ for Japan and … Read more
Archyde A novel luxury villa, Villa El Cielo Myoko, is slated to open in the city of Myoko, Niigata prefecture, Japan, in April, signaling a renewed interest in the area’s tourism … Read More You can read the full story here: Myoko, Japan: New Hotels Rise as Foreign Tourism Boosts Ski Resort Area. Source link
Japan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions. Published On 21 Mar 202621 Mar 2026 Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia to clinch a third Women’s Asian Cup title in front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in … Read more