Tensions

Japan 10-year government bond yield rises to 2.86%, highest since May 1997 Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.86% on July 8, highest since May 1997, as fiscal worries …

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 …

Cheng Li-wun’s Washington Visit Aims to Clarify KMT Positions Amid Taiwan Tensions KMT chair Cheng Li-wun concluded a two-week U.S. trip June 12, defending her party’s budget cuts and seeking …

Xi Jinping visit to North Korea signals Beijing’s bid to deepen ties with Pyongyang Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea on June 8–9, 2026, marks Beijing’s effort to strengthen relations …

Japan approves 3.11 trillion yen supplementary budget to extend gasoline subsidies Government finalizes 3.1135 trillion yen supplementary budget to address Middle East-driven energy price surge, prioritizing gasoline and utility fee …

Taiwan tensions flare after debate over wording in Trump’s China visit Debate over whether the U.S. “opposes Taiwan independence” after President Trump’s China trip deepens Taiwan tensions and prompts calls …

To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue Frames Hanoi’s Response to Rising Geopolitical Tensions Vietnamese President To Lam used his keynote at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29, 2026, …

To Lam at Shangri-La Dialogue Signals Vietnam’s Strategy for Rising Geopolitical Tensions Vietnamese President To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue outlined Hanoi’s approach to rising geopolitical tensions on May 29, …

Toyota cuts overseas production by about 83,000 units amid Middle East disruptions Toyota cuts overseas production by about 83,000 units from June to November as Middle East instability disrupts shipping …