Japan’s prime minister expressed sympathy for the suffering of Korean forced laborers during Japan’s colonial rule, as he and his South Korean counterpart Sunday renewed their resolve to overcome historical grievances and strengthen cooperation in the face of shared challenges such as...
The drills are being held against the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region and renewed tensions with some Asean countries. India and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are holding joint exercises in the South China Sea for the first time as...
With the international situation drastically changing and the security environment in Asia deteriorating, it is highly significant for Japan and South Korea, which share common values, to cooperate with each other. The leaders of the two countries should continue communicating with each...
More than three decades after the Navy vacated this idyllic harbor north of Manila, U.S. forces are reappearing as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. renews ties with his country’s longtime ally. Bound by a mutual defense treaty, the two nations have grown closer in recent years amid a large...
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) said it would launch two new venture debt funds worth $400 million in total for Japanese and European startups, reflecting strong funding demand as the market for initial public offerings remains dull. The debt funds, with $250 million for Europe...
