Japan

Japan unveils record $320bn military build-up with eye on China

Dec 16, 2022 16:08

Japan has unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War II with a $320 billion plan to buy missiles capable of striking China, thereby flexing its muscles under the US plan to mobilize against their common rival.
All options on table against North Korea: US, allies

Dec 13, 2022 16:16

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have promised to consider all available options to counter what they deem as a threat by North Korea.
Japan MP in Taiwan says ‘China threat’ needs more military spending

Dec 11, 2022 13:47

A Japanese lawmaker has said that Tokyo needs to increase its military spending to arm its forces against the threat posed by China.
US to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan amid tensions with China

Dec 07, 2022 12:55

The US is set to further strengthen its military presence in South East Asia, with the Pentagon chief saying the country will boost the rotational presence of its air, land and sea forces in Australia amid growing tensions with China.
Japan eyes $318 billion for military spending as pacifist charter fades

Dec 03, 2022 14:09

Japan is set to allocate 40 to 43 trillion yen ($295 to $318 billion) for military spending over five years from the next fiscal year that begins in April, reports say.
Japan, South Korea join US-led sanctions against North Korea

Dec 03, 2022 06:36

Japan and South Korea have imposed new sanctions on North Korean individuals and entities in response to Pyongyang’s recent missile tests, a day after the US targeted North Korea with sanctions.
In fresh blow to Kishida govt., another scandal-hit Japanese minister resigns

Nov 21, 2022 14:58

In a fresh blow to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government, scandal-tainted minister for internal affairs and communications has tendered his resignation following reports of his involvement in a funds-related scandal.
Japan's inflation hits 40-year high amid weakening yen, soaring energy costs

Nov 18, 2022 14:56

Japan's inflation surged by 3.6 percent in October from the previous year, marking a 40-year high, amid weakening yen and soaring energy prices, the government said in a report on Friday.
US, Japan, South Korea vow to step up joint work against North

Nov 14, 2022 07:53

The United States and its allies, Japan and South Korea, vow to step up their cooperation against North Korea, which has escalated its muscle-flexing in response to the allies' provocations.
North, South Korea trade warning shots at sea border, escalating tensions

Oct 24, 2022 07:59

North and South Korea have exchanged warning shots at their maritime border known as the Northern Limit Line (NLL) off the west coast, accusing each other of breaching the border line amid rising tensions.