Japan

Finance Ministry Warns Japanese Government Bond Interest Payments Could Triple by Fiscal 2035 Finance Ministry warns Japanese government bond interest payments could reach ¥45.2 trillion by FY2035 and higher borrowing …

Japan Considers Framework for Mutual Funds Investing in Private Assets to Open Retail Access to Startups Tokyo is weighing rules to allow mutual funds investing in private assets so retail …

Japan to Tighten Cybersecurity Procurement for Local Governments Japan will require local governments to buy only IT equipment certified as low cybersecurity risk to curb data leaks and foreign supply-chain …

Measles cases in Japan near post‑pandemic high as 236 infections confirmed by early April Measles cases in Japan reached 236 by early April 2026, nearing last year’s post‑pandemic peak of …

Japan pledges “all possible measures” to restore safety in the Strait of Hormuz Japan pledges to act with international partners to restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait …

Japan warship export advances as Mitsubishi wins A$20bn frigate contract for Australia Japan warship export advances as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins A$20bn deal to build three general-purpose frigates for Australia, …

LDP and Japan Innovation Party Split as Joint Panel Opens Article 9 Revision Talks Ruling coalition parties opened working-level talks Friday on an Article 9 revision, but persistent disagreements over …

Sony semiconductor subsidy: Japan to provide up to ¥60 billion to boost device production Japan will give Sony up to ¥60 billion to expand semiconductor device production for smartphones and …

Japan to Supply 11 Upgraded Mogami-class Frigates to Australia in Largest Postwar Defence Export Japan and Australia sign landmark deal for 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates, the largest postwar Japanese defence …