Geopolitics Japan and NATO usher in new era of cooperation amid China concerns By Keith Preston on July 12, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Japan and NATO usher in new era of cooperation amid China concerns Collaboration will go beyond traditional security areas and extend to cyber, emerging and disruptive technologies and strategic communications, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. My Number troubles are turning into a bigger headache for the government Opinion polls have indicated latent public dissatisfaction with how the Kishida administration has been handling the matter. Challenges persist as scandals plague Japan’s generic drug push The aftermath of a series of manufacturing scandals is leading to shortages of the more affordable alternatives to brand-name medicine. North Korea fires off ICBM-class missile ahead of Kishida-Yoon meeting Although the missile fell outside Japan’s EEZ, the weapon’s 74-minute flight was the longest yet for a North Korean missile, the Defense Ministry said. Japanese school in Singapore begins classes for students with special needs Previously, such children who attended dedicated classes at the Japanese School Singapore’s elementary school division ended up without any such class at the secondary school. Slow-selling EVs are the U.S. auto industry’s new headache More than 90 new EV models are expected to hit the U.S. market through 2026, according to AutoForecast Solutions. Many will struggle to reach profitable … [ADVERTISEMENT] Other Stories News China moves to strengthen management of independent content creators A new string of measures represents strict oversight of not only tech companies and platform moderation but also what content can be posted online by … Opinion Are they Asian values or just Chinese dreams? Beijing is pushing for so-called Asian values in the region — but how that should work differs with each country. Sports Nagoya Basho roars back with early thrills and rocking atmosphere With Terunofuji out, various promotion challenges figure to monopolize the headlines over the next 10 days. News North Korea warns U.S. over alleged spy plane incursions The sister of North Korea’s leader accused the U.S. of “illegally” sending spy planes into its exclusive economic zone, just a day after the country … News Hong Kong plans widespread ban of Japanese sea products Japan’s plan to dump treated radioactive waste water into the ocean has faced opposition at home and abroad over food safety concerns. Attack the SystemTweetMore Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Categories: Geopolitics