Philippines, Japan and South China Sea
Japan and Philippines deepen defence ties in response to China threat
Reciprocal access agreement will allow armed forces to train and conduct military exercises in each other’s countries
Japan and Philippines sign defense pact allowing their forces to train in each other’s territory
The Philippines was under a brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as they face an increasingly assertive China.
Philippines, Japan sign defence pact amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines and Japan boosted their defence ties and signed a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) on Monday, saying they were seeking stability in the region, amid rising tensions with China. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa described the pact,
China Claims Philippine Warships Damaged Reef at Atoll in South China Sea
China said on Monday "illegal" beaching of Philippine warships at the Nansha islands in the South China Sea had "gravely damaged" the coral reef ecosystem in the area, as both countries tussle over disputed territory at atolls in the vast waterway.
Philippines, Japan to discuss East China Sea, South China Sea in ‘2 plus 2’ talks
The Philippines and Japan will discuss issues surrounding the East China Sea, South China Sea and Korean Peninsula during the ‘2 plus 2’ meeting between their foreign and defense ministers, Manila’s foreign affairs secretary said on Monday.
Philippines Declines US Assistance Amid South China Sea Tensions
The geopolitical landscape of the South China Sea is fraught with complexities and conflicts, each nation vying for territorial supremacy and resource control. Amidst this backdrop, the Philippines has recently made headlines by declining assistance from the United States,
The Yen Is Plunging. So Is Japan’s Defense Budget.
Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.
Japan posts current account surplus of $17.7 bln in May
Japan's current account surplus grew for the 15th straight month in May as a record primary income surplus more than offset ...
Japan Should Phase Out Coal Power by 2035, Climate Group says
Japan can triple its renewables capacity and aim to phase out coal power by 2035, a group of companies and NGOs said, as it ...
Japan's new banknotes' Nepal connection
Japan issued new banknotes for the first time in 20 years on July 3. They are mostly made from a material produced about ...
Japan's base pay rises by most in 31-years, part-time workers see robust gains
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese workers saw their average base pay climb 2.5% in May - the fastest pace in 31 ...
Japan Finally Phases Out Floppy Disks
Japan scrapped every regulation requiring the use of floppy disks for administrative purposes this week, catching up with the ...
Diaper change: Japan’s aging society is transforming the baby care business
The world’s population is getting older in what the United Nations calls an “irreversible global trend,” driven by longer ...
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Philippines and Japan Sign Landmark Military Pact Amid China's Assertiveness
The Philippines and Japan have signed a historic Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), allowing the deployment of forces on each ...
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Japan Base Wages Jump Most Since 1993 After Large Pay Deals
Japanese workers’ base salaries rose the most since 1993, a jump that supports the case for the Bank of Japan to consider ...
Bank of Japan signals progress in wage, price hikes
The Bank of Japan said wage hikes were broadening across the economy due to tight labour market conditions, signalling its ...