Japan welcomes foreign students, but a better approach would be to clarify the country's goals and improve the quality of education for all students.
"We recognized the younger generation's potential in fostering further friendship … and cooperation between our two nations." — Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako
PM Sheikh Hasina's visit promoted the historically close relations of Bangladesh and Japan along with new infrastructure and economic development agreements.
Edited by a former JICA president, the expert-infused book offers a thought-provoking recommendation for Japan and the world: a Western Pacific Union.
A Chinese railroad to Nepal would potentially be a dual-use infrastructure, exacerbating regional tensions and increasing pressure on India.
In part one of a two-part series, J2E columnist Tsuneo Taguchi shines a spotlight on a new recycling company in Hanoi and its determined and enterprising...
Influenced by Japan, developers across Southeast Asia are asserting their own cultural backgrounds to create experiences that gamers around the world can enjoy.
The CCP understands that it must act to maintain public support, which means expanding China’s sphere of influence, especially along its eastern borders.
The country has defaulted on $51 billion USD of foreign debt, while warning of worsening fuel and food shortages amidst continuing public outrage.
“Everyone understands Japan’s assistance has contributed to the development of our nation. In contrast, Chinese assistance seems harmful” (Pradeep Jayewardene)
Rather than giving in to Chinese threats and bullying, two of Asia’s key democracies deepen defense ties, with the potential for creating real operational capabilities in...
Despite heavy investments from Tokyo and Delhi, China is still Southeast Asia’s largest trading partner, and it has the might of its veto in the UN...
