The U.S., Philippines, and Japan held joint drills near the northern Philippines, marking a first beyond the South China Sea, amid rising regional tensions.

Former BoJ chief Kuroda warns PM Takaichi's spending plans could fuel inflation, urging gradual rate hikes and fiscal restraint.

U.S. urges allies to block data localization laws, pushing free data flows over privacy rules.

Japan's birth rate hit a record low in 2025, continuing a decade-long decline amid aging and shrinking population concerns.

U.S. conducted unsolicited yen rate checks in Jan to stabilize markets amid election uncertainty.

Kyoto University's "Buddharoid" robot monk uses AI to offer Buddhist guidance, addressing Japan's shortage of human monks.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 now offers emergency satellite messaging in the U.S., Europe, and Japan via carrier partnerships.

Japan nominates two academics to Bank of Japan board, favoring stimulus and potentially delaying rate hikes despite high inflation.

General Atomics is equipping the MQ-9B drone with long-range weapons for naval strikes, with tests planned by 2026.

Amadeus buys SkyLink, an AI travel tech firm, to boost AI integration in travel.