Regional

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Fusaho Izumi Register New Regional Party to Field Candidates in 2027 Local Elections Hiroyuki Nishimura leads a new regional party effort with Senator Fusaho Izumi aimed at …

ASEAN Regional Forum Ministers Convene in Manila to Tackle Maritime, Cyber and Energy Threats At the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila on July 23, 2026, foreign ministers from major powers …

Asia stock exchanges urge deeper regional connectivity to capture investment and boost liquidity Asia stock exchanges at Bangkok summit urge deeper regional connectivity to attract investment, boost liquidity and modernize …

Pacific Nations Condemn China Missile Test in the South Pacific Pacific leaders denounce China missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on June 6, 2026, prompting calls for stronger …

Chinese submarine missile launch draws regional concern as Japan, Australia and New Zealand seek answers Chinese submarine missile launch into the Pacific prompts protests from Japan, Australia and New Zealand, …

Japan-China tensions deepen as Beijing accuses Tokyo of ‘new militarism’ amid regional diplomatic ripples Japan-China tensions escalate as Beijing calls Tokyo a ‘new militarism’; Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar issued veiled warnings …

Syndicated loans to Japanese firms reach record as foreign banks fill regional gap Syndicated loans to Japanese corporations reached a record near $220bn in the last fiscal year, as Taiwanese, …

Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore Highlights Regional Alarm Over U.S. ‘Peace Through Strength’ Shift At the Shangri-La Dialogue in late May 2026, defence ministers and senior officers debated whether President Trump’s …

Laos Aims to Become Regional Clean Power Hub While Shielding Economy from Middle East Shock Laos seeks to become a regional clean power hub, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said at …