Politics
Japan to Create Drug Development Hub to Attract Foreign Startups, Strengthening Domestic Drug Innovation
August 24, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has made the decision to establish a hub complex dedicated to the development of new drugs. This complex will…...Read more
High Number of Candidates Expected in Japan’s LDP Presidential Election; Weakened Faction Control Possibly a Factor
August 24, 2024 | 0 CommentsA record number of candidates are expected to participate in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election on September 27. This surge in candidates…...Read more
AZEC Countries Collaborate to Reduce CO2 Emissions in 3 Sectors; Jakarta Establishes Research Center
August 23, 2024 | 0 CommentsMinisters from various Asian countries have come together to address the issue of carbon dioxide emissions in the power, transportation, and industry sectors. The Asia…...Read more
Japan’s LDP Presidential Candidates: Timing of Announcements – Gain Attention or Quietly Build Support
August 23, 2024 | 0 CommentsPotential candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election can be divided into two groups regarding when they will announce their candidacy to replace Prime…...Read more
Edano Seeks Comeback as Head of Opposition CDPJ Amid Strong Criticism for 2021 Lower House Election
August 23, 2024 | 0 CommentsYukio Edano, the former leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), has announced his candidacy for the upcoming party leadership election. The campaign…...Read more
Italy’s Aircraft Carrier Cavour Visits Japan, Yokosuka Welcomes Fifth Country This Month
August 22, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Italian Navy's aircraft carrier Cavour and frigate Alpino have made their first port call in Japan, arriving at the Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in…...Read more
Tokyo and New Delhi Reach Agreement on Shipment of Stealthy Antennas to India; Second Transfer of Defense Equipment by Japan
August 22, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan and India have reached an agreement for Japan to export stealthy antennas for naval communications to India, marking the second shipment of finished defense…...Read more
Japan and India strengthen security ties, focusing on China; also aligned on trade in defense goods
August 22, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe recent Japan-India two-plus-two meeting has confirmed the acceleration of security cooperation between the two countries. This development is driven by their shared intention to…...Read more
Yukio Edano, Former CDPJ Chief, Announces Leadership Bid and Pledges ‘Sustainable Wage Increases
August 21, 2024 | 0 CommentsYukio Edano, the former head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has officially declared his candidacy for the party's leadership election. At 60 years…...Read more
Factions’ Influence Diminishes in Japan’s LDP Leadership Race; Candidates Differ in Utilizing or Avoiding Group Ties
August 21, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election has officially begun with the announcement of Takayuki Kobayashi's candidacy. Despite most party factions dissolving, faction-based ties remain…...Read more