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CONFLICTJul 7Japan, China coast guards square off near disputed islandsJapanese and Chinese coast guard vessels confronted each other near the disputed Senkaku island chain, with both sides claiming they expelled the other. The incident comes amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 7To boost manufacturing, India need not choose between Japan and ChinaLast week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led a business delegation to New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan annual summit. During last year’s summit in Tokyo, Takaichi’s predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the Japan-India Joint Vision for the next decade – during which period India may see up to 10 trillion yen (US$62 billion) in investment from Japan. Some of Japan’s most notable investments in India have been in the financial sector. Japanese...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 7Japanese firms flag risks of China's rare earth export controls - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 7Japan real wages in May rise for 5th straight month on robust labor talksJapan's real wages in May rose 1.4 percent from a year earlier, increasing for the fifth straight month and marking the longest positive streak since a seven-month run…Japan Today
CONFLICTJul 7North Korean state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypotheticalA commentary carried by North Korean state media KCNA on ‌Tuesday criticized Japan's military expansion, saying its overseas aggression was "not hypothetical but reality" and citing Japanese plans…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 7Assam seeks deeper Japan ties in semiconductors, clean energyHimanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is keen to play a greater role in advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and reaffirmed the State’s commitment to contributing to the growing relationship between the two countriesThe Hindu
POLITICSJul 7Japan weighs Myanmar aid restart to counter China’s growing cloutJapan is facing mounting calls to decide whether its long-frozen development aid to Myanmar should stay that way, as rights advocates warn that any resumption could ease pressure on a regime accused of widespread abuses. The decision is a delicate one for Tokyo, which has tried to retain influence in Myanmar without appearing to legitimise the junta that seized power in 2021 – all while watching China deepen its own engagement with the country. Human Rights Watch has urged Japan to resist...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 7Japan triples tax on Australian tourists leaving the country | Namoi Valley IndependentJapan has tripled the tax imposed on Australian tourists departing the country. This policy change impacts international tourism and trade relations.nvi.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSJul 6Japan triples tax on Australian tourists leaving the country | Blue Mountains GazetteJapan has reportedly tripled a tax on Australian tourists departing the country. This signifies a notable change in international travel taxation policy with potential implications for tourism.bluemountainsgazette.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSJul 6Japan triples tax on Australian tourists leaving the country | The Singleton ArgusJapan has significantly increased the tax for Australian tourists departing the country, which could impact travel costs and tourism flows between the two nations.singletonargus.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 6Indonesian woman fatally stabbed in central Japan flatA 20-year-old Indonesian woman was stabbed to death in her flat in Hamamatsu, central Japan, police said on Monday as they investigate whether a man who was fatally hit by a train nearby was involved in the case. The woman, identified as Keiko Altaira Hanafi, was found stabbed and in a critical condition by a police officer at around 11.40am in the flat where she lived with her parents. She was later confirmed dead at a hospital. According to the police, a neighbour made an emergency call after...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 6India and Japan to develop stealth technology for warships as faith in US waversIndia and Japan have agreed to jointly develop technology that makes Indian warships harder to detect, in a move that analysts say takes their defence partnership to a new level and reflects growing unease in both capitals over how far they can rely on Washington. The project involves fitting Indian warships with Japan’s Unified Complex Radio Antenna (Unicorn) system, which lowers a vessel’s radar profile by combining multiple antennas into a single, compact structure and reducing the exposed...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6Fleet of 10 Japan - related ships exit Hormuz , data showsData indicates that a fleet of ten Japan-related ships has exited the Strait of Hormuz, which could have implications for regional shipping and trade.dunyanews.tv · Pakistan
MILITARYJul 6China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, JapanCountries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 6Japan announces plans for 20-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costsOn July 3, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan published detailed draft guidelines setting out a new fee structure for visa renewals and permanent residency applications, following revisions…Japan Today
WORLDJul 6VOX POPULI : Somber thoughts that rise under skies painted with fireworks | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisAn opinion piece from The Asahi Shimbun reflects on somber thoughts inspired by fireworks. This provides cultural commentary and human insight.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSJul 6AMD backs Japanese self-driving startup Turing, expands AI partnershipSeeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 6New book published on germ warfare crimes of notorious Japanese Unit 731 during WWII -- Beijing ReviewA new book has been published detailing the germ warfare crimes of the notorious Japanese Unit 731 during World War II. The publication aims to shed light on these historical atrocities.bjreview.com.cn · China
MILITARYJul 6Converting car plants to make military drones will fail, warns Japan defence titanMitsubishi Heavy Industries chief says tactic risks being ‘enormous waste’ of taxpayers’ moneyFinancial Times
SCI & TECHJul 6How a Japanese prefecture is managing rising bear population with microchipsA prefecture in western Japan is drawing attention for a unique bear management programme that uses microchips implanted in captured animals to estimate population levels and guide culling decisions, as rising sightings across the country fuel calls for more effective countermeasures. Hyogo prefecture says it is the first in Japan to use information gathered from microchipped bears to determine an appropriate population size and maintain a balance between conservation and population control. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 6Iran Begins Oil Sale Talks With Japan Under U . S . Sanctions Waiver Amid Shipping RisksIran has begun talks with Japan regarding oil sales under a U.S. sanctions waiver, amidst existing shipping risks. This development signifies complex international energy trade negotiations and geopolitical considerations.econotimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 5Japan love of plastic tested by supply constraintsJapan's reliance on plastic is being challenged due to supply constraints, indicating potential economic and industrial impacts. This matters for Japan's manufacturing and consumption patterns.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 5Iran explores oil sales to Japan as buyers seek longer sanctions waiverIran is exploring potential oil sales to Japan, while buyers are seeking longer waivers from sanctions. This indicates ongoing negotiations and economic maneuvers in the international oil market.investinglive.com
WORLDJul 5FIFA World Cup 2026 : Japan envoy backs Brazil for Round of 16 clash against NorwayA Japanese envoy has expressed support for Brazil in their potential Round of 16 match against Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026. This highlights diplomatic interest in major international sports events.bignewsnetwork.com · United States