At around 17:54 on September 20, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile northeastward from near its east coast. The missile reached an altitude of approximately 70 km and traveled about...
Prime Minister Takaichi said she will attend the UN General Assembly on the 70th anniversary of Japan’s UN membership and use her general debate address to call for action on the abductions by North...
On September 14, 2026, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa met with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. Minister Akazawa explained the “Power Asia” and “Power GX” initiatives in response...
The Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was recognized as an administrative authority that has continuously met the standards required under the United...
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) issued a letter from its Chair in connection with the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting and published it on its website on August 31, 2026....
A meeting concerning the CISPR H Subcommittee will be held in web conference format from 13:30 on Friday, July 24, 2026. The agenda consists of five items: the results of deliberations at...
On August 21, 2026, the 4th JapanKorea Finance Officials' Meeting was held at Japan's Ministry of Finance in Tokyo. Japan's Ministry of Finance and Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance exchanged...
Prime Minister Takaichi held her fourth telephone call with Iranian President Pezeshkian, conveying Japan’s position on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing military tensions, and reaching an early...
Prime Minister Takaichi stated that Japan will uphold the Three NonNuclear Principles as a policy position and lead international efforts toward a society without nuclear weapons as the only country...
The Financial Services Agency announced that the G7 Cyber Expert Group conducted the 2026 CrossBorder Coordination Exercise on July 31, 2026. A link to the press release in the original language and...
Announced on August 3, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National center of incident readiness and strategy for cybersecurity, National Police Agency, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of...
On July 31, the 14th JapanCanada Foreign and Defense Officials' (PM) Consultations were held in Ottawa, Canada. Officials from both Japan and Canada attended and exchanged views on security and...
On July 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry jointly issued, with likeminded countries including the...
On July 16, 2026, the FATF published its report on implementation of FATF standards for virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Prepared by the VACG, the report is the seventh...
On October 21, 2024, the Price Cap Coalition published updated recommendations on compliance with price caps on Russianorigin crude oil and petroleum products and on responsible maritime trade. In...
The document attached to the G7 Finance Ministers’ Statement dated October 25, 2024, sets the main terms for establishing the “ERA Loan initiative” totaling 45 billion euros (approximately 50 billion...
On July 7, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, together with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, attended a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the IndoPacific...
On September 19, 2025, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a 25minute meeting with His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain at the Prime Minister's...
Major US technology companies announced significant investment commitments to the UK market, coinciding with President Trump visit to Britain. The investment announcements include expansion of data...
Malaysia's nonoil product exports achieved remarkable growth of 17.8% yearonyear in the second quarter, reflecting the country's diversification strategy and strengthening global market position....