Geopolitics Japan makes renewed push to internationalize higher education By Keith Preston on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Japan makes renewed push to internationalize higher education Attention has been drawn not only to the plan’s components and feasibility, but also to past government efforts to achieve similar goals. SVB fallout puts focus on challenges faced by Japan’s regional banks With a declining population, profit pressures and pandemic assistance measures set to expire, regional banks were already under considerable pressure before recent turmoil abroad. Japan’s top diplomat set for first visit to China since 2019 As Tokyo presses for the release of a detained Japanese national, Yoshimasa Hayashi has set his sights on a visit to China in an effort … As missile tests escalate, North Korea plays cyberespionage long game Pyongyang has unleashed a raft of digital weapons ultimately aimed at supporting its nuclear ambitions, threat intelligence firm Mandiant said in a report. Official or unofficial? How Taiwan is rethinking diplomatic engagement. Bolstering unofficial ties and not ruling out dual recognition with Beijing-aligned countries are some ways Taipei is trying to avoid being internationally isolated. As home market shrinks, ‘Made in Japan’ appeal still offers hope for Miki House From a country with ever-fewer births, the firm is looking overseas — for production, and for customers who will buy products like its ¥100,000 Gold … [ADVERTISEMENT] Other Stories Sports Hawks load up to chase Buffaloes for 2023 Pacific League pennant Orix retained most of the squad that helped it defend its PL title, but the Kyocera Dome residents will have to fend off plenty of … Opinion Japan wants wage winners. Is it ready for losers? Prime Minister Kishida has urged firms to boost workers’ pay. That would require more social upheaval than the country is prepared to accept. Culture Japanese animation film ‘Suzume’ a hit in China and South Korea The fantasy film follows the adventures of a 17-year-old girl and a mysterious young man as they work together to prevent disasters across Japan. Sports Kiribayama’s victory raises possibility of historic double promotion The Spring Basho winner is the man best positioned to take advantage of what’s likely to be a liberal promotion atmosphere for the foreseeable future. Sports Naoya Inoue and Stephen Fulton reschedule hotly anticipated fight Japan’s Naoya Inoue will take on American WBC and WBO super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton on July 25, Inoue’s Ohashi Boxing Gym announced Wednesday.The fight … Sports All Blacks winger Sevu Reece ruled out of Rugby World Cup Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who will take over from Foster after the World Cup, said he was confident the back would be able to get … Sports Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests Fixtures for the 24-nation tournament, scheduled to run from May 20 to June 11, were due to be chosen on Friday in Bali. Attack the SystemTweetMore Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Categories: Geopolitics