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Thailand can become the world's largest electric vehicle production hub with the support of Japan, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia organised by Nikkei Inc, also known as the Nikkei Forum, in Tokyo on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Japan to resume tourism in June; only packaged tour for now

Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since imposing tight pandemic travel restrictions about two years ago, but only for package tours for now

The Independent UK

Thailand, Japan eye bolstering regional ties

TOKYO: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida began talks in Japan's capital on Thursday in which they are expected to agree on enhancing regional ties through a US-led Indo-Pacific economic framework launched earlier in the week.

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Foreign tour groups to be allowed in Japan from June 10

The government is set to allow foreign tourists to enter Japan from June 10, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Thursday evening.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Finlandisation: Asia plays the neutrality card

'Finlandisation" describes the commitment to strategic neutrality that a small country might make, in order to avoid provoking a much larger and more powerful neighbour. The term is derived from Finland's longstanding policy of strict military non-alignment with either the Soviet Union or the West -- a policy that it…

Bangkok Post

Govt to discuss 'substantial' increase in defense budget

The government and ruling parties plan to begin full-scale discussions to boost the country's defense budget in the next fiscal year and beyond, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told U.S. President Joe Biden during the pair's summit in Tokyo on Monday that Japan will secure "a substantial increase" in its…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

PM Modi, President Biden launch technology, development finance initiatives at bilateral in Tokyo

Committed to making India-U.S. partnership ‘among closest on Earth’, the U.S. President says.

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IPEF economic framework launched without tariff reductions

The U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was launched Monday, with the pact positioned as an alternative to the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement as part of Washington's efforts to counter China.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

PM Modi holds 'fruitful' discussions with new Australian PM Anthony Albanese; agree to further cement bilateral ties

Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese met on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Tokyo, a day after the centre-left Labor Party leader was sworn-in as the Australian Prime Minister

The Hindu

Behind the scenes in Japan, a welcome for Biden's defence of Taiwan

For Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden's comment he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan signalled no formal change in policy. But behind the scenes in Tokyo, it was seen as a welcome warning at a time of growing alarm over China.

Reuters

War threatens ‘global food crisis’, Joe Biden says

Stark warning on Ukraine crisis from Biden at summit with world leaders

Evening Standard

‘Quad’ Talks in Japan Open With Eyes on China and Ukraine

Leaders from the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia are in Tokyo looking to bolster the Indo-Pacific group of major democratic nations. Although China is the Quad’s long term focus, Ukraine’s sure to feature on the agenda.

The News Lens

Australia's new PM scolds China over trade tariffs

SYDNEY: New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuked China on Tuesday for imposing hefty tariffs on Australian exports two years ago, in remarks made while attending a regional security conference in Tokyo a day after being sworn in.

Bangkok Post

New Australian leader Albanese makes whirlwind world debut

New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese walked into a global spotlight the day after his swearing-in

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Japan Hosts Quad Summit Seeking Unity on Countering China

Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States met in Tokyo on Tuesday, looking to put China on notice as it expands its military and economic influence in the region. The summit of the grouping known as the Quad comes a day after US President Joe Biden said Washington…

Reuters

Quad countries, including India, shared Ukraine concerns, Japan's Kishida says

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries, including India's Narendra Modi, shared concerns over the situation in Ukraine at their meeting in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday.

Axios

Biden tells Quad leaders Ukraine invasion a "global issue"

"We cannot let the same thing happen in the Indo-Pacific region," Japan's leader said.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese insists ‘we will determine our values’ after Chinese premier reaches out to new PM

Prime minister in Tokyo says there is ‘no justification’ for China’s trade sanctions against Australia and ‘they should be removed’

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Anthony Albanese pledges climate commitments while meeting with Quad leaders in Tokyo

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declares that Australia's commitment to the Quad "will not change" under his government, while stressing that climate change is one of his key strategic priorities.

The Hindu

Quad leaders vow free and open Indo-Pacific, action on climate

U.S. would stand with its allies to push for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, says Biden.

The Guardian - AU

What is the Quad, and how did it come about?

Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India have gathered in Tokyo for a summit of the Quad. What are its origins?

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese in Tokyo for tense Quad talks after Joe Biden says US would defend Taiwan

Labor leader in tight position after China said dialogue with US, India and Japan would be test of new Australian prime minister’s ‘political wisdom’

Los Angeles Times

Biden says US would intervene militarily in Taiwan if necessary

TOKYO — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily in Taiwan if necessary, in an apparent shift away from the U.S. policy of “strategic ambiguity” that quickly ratcheted up tensions with China.

The Guardian - AU

Sushi, Pacific lobster … cheeseburgers: Japanese food fit for a president

Joe Biden’s hosts have treated him to Tokyo’s finest cuisine, but entertaining US presidents hasn’t always gone to plan

Bangkok Post

US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework with Thailand among starting list of members

TOKYO: US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative on Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries including India and Japan signed up, although questions about the pact's effectiveness remain.

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