Fumio Kishida’s successor must project hope and confidence in face of challenges
The outgoing prime minister steered Japan through its most life-altering three-year period since the 1980s bubble
Premier will not contest Liberal Democratic party leadership election in September
Meteorological agency issues first-ever alert on potential quake
Foreign ministers say Beijing is ‘greatest strategic challenge’ in Indo-Pacific region
Breaches include access to classified information on ship movements for some without security clearance
Reciprocal access agreement will allow armed forces to train and conduct military exercises in each other’s countries
Washington’s ambassador to Tokyo warns rule changes needed to strengthen deterrence against Beijing
Mutual defence pledge marks one of Moscow’s strongest commitments in Asia
Supply chains are ‘deeply intertwined’, says Premier Li Qiang ahead of summit
Legal expertise based on experience in government and industry is in demand to help shape regulation
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeovers
The consequences of the world’s second-largest economy being sucked into a deflationary spiral would be severe
Central bank data all but confirms Monday’s market intervention, as currency resumes slide against US dollar
Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average despite government efforts
The pact reflects an attempt to preserve the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific
Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida meet at Washington summit focused on China’s threat in Indo-Pacific
US president to hold historic summits with Japanese and Philippine leaders in Washington this week
The marvel of a new maglev would be even greater if it wins over the public
Statement from security group members comes amid mounting focus on Chinese threat in Asia
Tokyo and Washington are both determined to prevent Beijing from dominating the Indo-Pacific
Prices are rising, workers are demanding higher pay and the stock market is booming. But the country still has to fix deep-rooted problems
US, UK and Australia to announce talks White House hopes will lead to Japan joining defence alliance
Possible deployment comes as two countries boost efforts to deter Beijing in South China Sea
Tokyo to allow transfer of supersonic aircraft under development with UK and Italy
