Japan set to meet U.S. request to shoulder more for hosting troops

Tokyo, 18 November, /AJMEDIA/ Japan is preparing to meet a request by the United States to shoulder more costs for hosting American troops from fiscal 2022, with the two sides… Read more

Japan to allow faster approval of drugs, vaccines in emergencies

Tokyo, 18 November, /AJMEDIA/ Japan will establish a system to allow vaccines and drugs to be granted approval in emergency situations once their safety has been verified, making the screening… Read more

Japan, U.S. launch new trade initiative amid China’s rise

Tokyo, 18 November, /AJMEDIA/ Japan and the United States on Wednesday launched an initiative to facilitate regular discussions on trade issues critical to both countries in the face of China’s… Read more

Japan, Philippines eye launch of 2-plus-2 security talks

Tokyo, 18 November, /AJMEDIA/ The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Wednesday to consider the launch of security talks involving the two countries’ foreign and defense ministers in an… Read more

Japan PM adviser keen for firms to address human rights issues

Tokyo, 18 November, /AJMEDIA/ Japan’s special adviser to the prime minister on human rights issues expressed willingness to urge Japanese companies to identify and address human rights risks in their… Read more