Aussie researchers warn Chinese ‘overwhelmingly’ ahead in sensor research
Of 10 advanced sensor tech areas, China leads in seven and the US in three, according to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
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G4 Nations Call For UNSC Expansion; Support Each Other’s Candidature
New York: The Foreign Ministers of G4 countries — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan — met on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and discussed the reformation of the UN Security Council.Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Federal Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa, and Ministry of External
Japan swelters through ‘abnormal’ autumn, with warnings of more heat to come
After experiencing a record-breaking number of ‘extremely hot’ days in summer, the unusually high temperatures are due to continueMatsutake mushrooms and persimmons have appeared on supermarket shelves, along with seasonal beers and sakes. In Tokyo nei…
Japan Should Take China To WTO Over Ban On Japanese Seafood Imports: Former UN Official
Tokyo: A former senior UN official has said Japan should take China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Beijing’s decision to ban imports of Japanese fishery products following the release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, Kyodo News reported.Kyodo News is a nonprofit cooperative news agency based in Minato, Tokyo.Former UN undersecretary-general
Number of centenarians in Japan surpasses 92,000 for the first time
The number of centenarians in Japan surpassed 92,000 for the first time, hitting a record high for the 53rd consecutive year, a government report showed on Friday. The number of people over 100 rose by 1,613 from a year earlier to 92,139, as the Minis…
Japan Elevates Taiwan Security Ties In Move Likely To Rile China
Japan has appointed a serving government official as its de facto defence attaché in Taiwan, a move likely to anger China. This elevates security ties between Japan and Taiwan and demonstrates Japan’s support for the island. Japan does not have formal diplomatic representation in Taiwan, but this appointment signifies a strengthening of bilateral relations.Japan has appointed a serving government
China Conducts Major Military Exercises in Western Pacific
The drills, which appear to simulate a blockade of Taiwan, are believed to be in response to recent military drills between the United States and allies.
India, Japan Hold First Edition of Joint Services Staff Talks
New Delhi: The first edition of Joint Services Staff Talks between India and Japan commenced in Tokyo on Monday.The talks were held between India’s Integrated Defence Staff and Japan’s Joint Staff. Several important discussions were held to improve the interoperability and understanding of each other’s Armed Forces.The Indian delegation was led by Air Vice Marshal Ashish Vohra. The Japanese side
PM Modi, PM Kishida Reaffirms Commitment To Boost India-Japan Cooperation In Connectivity, Commerce
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and reaffirmed their commitment to boost India-Japan cooperation in connectivity and commerce.They further agreed to strengthen people-to-people linkages.Taking to his social media platform ‘X’, PM Modi tweeted, "Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @kishida230 met on the sidelines
Japanese PM Kishida Arrives In Delhi To Attend G20 Leaders’ Summit
New Delhi: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida landed in India on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled to be held in the national capital.At the airport, Kishida was received by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ashwini Kumar Choubey.At the G20 summit in India, Kishida plans to show Japan’s stance of proactively contributing to various global issues, based