Geopolitics Riding on G7 success, Fumio Kishida eyes early election By Keith Preston on May 22, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Riding on G7 success, Fumio Kishida eyes early election Lower House elections aren’t until 2025, but the Prime Minister could strengthen his position in the LDP ahead of a leadership race next fall. South Korean nuclear experts to tour Fukushima plant amid water concerns During their tour of the crippled plant, the experts will pay particular attention to Japan’s plans to discharge treated water, currently being stored at the … Toyota wants to make more than just EVs — and has plenty of company The harmony of Japan’s car lobby stands in stark contrast to its European counterpart, which lost several members last year that didn’t see eye to … Biden says frozen U.S.-China ties should ‘thaw very shortly’ U.S.-China ties have been in free-fall, but the president’s comments signal that high-level talks could become more frequent. Japan to tighten controls on semiconductor exports to China It seems inevitable that the restrictions on transactions will cause a deterioration in the business performance of Japanese manufacturers with a high share of China-bound … In South America’s remote Chaco, deforestation uproots natural rhythms Land clearances to farm soy and beef have led to some 7 million hectares of native forest being torn down in Argentina between 1998 and … Other Stories News More restaurants in Okinawa join program offering free meals for children As of the end of April, a total of 161 stores, including restaurants and a major local supermarket chain, were taking part in the program. Opinion An economic Hail Mary for China’s new premier, Li Just as a baker cannot make bread without enough flour, China’s new premier, Li Qiang, cannot deliver growth without enough labor. Life Luxury hotels are on the rise as Japan woos the wealthy From plush city hotels to beach resorts, establishments costing over ¥100,000 a night are becoming a common sight. Community Filling in the cracks: Japan’s shifting perspective on disability employment The Valuable 500’s Crosby Cromwell discusses best practice regarding disability in business in Japan, and she is optimistic about the direction we are heading in. Sports Daniil Medvedev lists Italian Open triumph among top career achievements Daniil Medvedev rose to No. 2 in the world rankings ahead of the French Open by capturing the Rome title on Sunday and the Russian … Sports Terunofuji takes outright lead with Day 8 win over Kotoshoho The Mongolian-born grand champion continued to impress in his injury comeback at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan. News Jeddah, sleep and a French plane: How Zelenskyy reached Japan’s G7 According to French officials, the idea of bringing the Ukrainian leader to the G7 had been in the works for several weeks. Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on Tumblr Categories: Geopolitics