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Japan to Adopt NTT’s IOWN for Nationwide Self‑Defense Forces Communications Japan’s Defense Ministry will deploy NTT’s IOWN technology to modernize Self‑Defense Forces communications, connecting radars, sensors and drones for AI-enabled …

Japan to Pursue Condominium Tax Changes in Fiscal 2027 to Curb Speculation Japan’s land ministry will seek condominium tax changes in fiscal 2027 to discourage speculative purchases that are pushing …

Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record 8.9 Trillion Yen Defense Budget for FY2027 Japan’s Defense Ministry seeks a record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for FY2027, aligning with the current five-year …

China Rebuts Overcapacity Claims as U.S. and EU Prepare New Trade Curbs China rebuffs overcapacity claims as Washington and Brussels ready tariffs; Beijing frames the challenge as an innovation opportunity …

Singapore cabinet reshuffle places energy at centre amid U.S.-Iran oil shock Singapore cabinet reshuffle announced July 22, 2026, puts energy at the centre with a rebranded trade ministry and two …

MEXT Finds Henoko Lesson Violated Political Neutrality in Education, Teachers Warn of Chilling Effect MEXT ruled that a Kyoto high school’s lesson on the Henoko relocation breached political neutrality in …

MEXT Finds Violation of Political Neutrality in Education After Henoko Boat Accident MEXT finds Doshisha Kokusai High School breached political neutrality in education following the Henoko boat overturning that killed …

MEXT Rules Doshisha Kokusai Field Trip to Henoko Violated Law After Henoko Accident; Bereaved Father Urges Transparency Japan’s education ministry found the Doshisha Kokusai High School Henoko field trip violated …

MEXT Proposes Overhaul of Japanese Language Curriculum to Boost Literature Study MEXT to revise Japanese language curriculum for 2032 to revive literature study and strengthen students’ reading, writing and communication …