South China Sea Tensions Rise After China Coast Guard, Philippine Navy Clash Near Second Thomas Shoal A screenshot and video of a July 20 clash at Second Thomas Shoal have …
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ASEAN foreign ministers convene in Manila as chair warns of major-power pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila stresses unity as major-power tensions rise ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila on July 21, 2026 called for regional unity as diplomats sought common …
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Moomoo disciplinary action raises questions over foreign brokerage takeovers in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMoomoo Securities Japan Faces FSA Disciplinary Recommendation, Raising Questions on Foreign Acquisitions FSA disciplinary action against Moomoo Securities Japan sparks debate over foreign acquisitions of Japanese brokerages, regulatory oversight and …
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ASEAN foreign ministers face unity test over Myanmar and South China Sea
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN foreign ministers meet in Manila as unity faces tests over Myanmar, border clashes and South China Sea ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila this week will confront a series …
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Bangladesh foreign reserves reach 2022 levels as Malaysia reopening boosts remittances
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh foreign exchange reserves climb to 2022 levels as remittances pick up Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves have risen back to levels last seen in 2022 as stronger remittance inflows from …
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Dong Nai leverages Long Thanh airport to attract foreign investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDong Nai Ramps Up FDI Drive as Long Thanh Airport Advances Dong Nai pushes FDI as Long Thanh Airport progresses; new city status, reforms and transport upgrades seek to draw …
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Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe Meets ASEAN in First Post-Coup Talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN meeting with Myanmar’s Tin Maung Swe in Bangkok marks first informal contact since 2021 coup ASEAN meeting with Myanmar’s foreign minister Tin Maung Swe in Bangkok on July 12, …
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Ibaraki government introduces cash rewards for tips on employers of illegal foreign workers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIbaraki Offers Cash Rewards for Tips on Employers of Illegal Foreign Workers, Raising Japan Immigration Debate Ibaraki prefecture will pay cash rewards for tips that lead to arrests of employers …
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Vanuatu and Australia Sign Revised Security Pact to Bar Foreign Military Bases Including China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement, barring foreign military bases Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra on June 29, 2026, a bilateral treaty that formally commits Vanuatu …
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Kasukabe records 50% jump in foreign visitors after Shin‑chan social media pilgrimages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCrayon Shin-chan tourism sparks 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe Crayon Shin-chan tourism drives a 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe as social media pilgrimages draw fans to …