The Japan Times2d ago
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration used the lull in domestic politics over the Golden Week to advance its "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy across Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/11/japan/focus-takaichi-gw-diplomacy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sanaetakaichi #toshimitsumotegi #shinjirokoizumi #china #africa #australia #vietnam #indonesia #phillippines #defense #economicsecurity
Takaichi’s Golden Week diplomacy: a cheat sheet

The prime minister's administration used the lull in domestic politics to advance its 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' strategy across Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia.

The Japan Times
CBC Politics2d ago
Ottawa to expand defence buying powers when national, economic security at stake
The Liberal government is preparing to give the new Defence Investment Agency broad authority to sidestep normal military procurement rules in cases tied to national and economic security. Proposed legislation would sharply expand exemptions for sole-source contracts while extending the agency’s influence into industrial poli...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/defence-equipment-military-politics-9.7191921?cmp=rss
Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺6d ago

The EU-Japan partnership is becoming even more strategic. Today's reinforced High-Level Economic Dialogue helps deepen our cooperation on #economicsecurity, critical #rawmaterials, semiconductors, key tech:

⬆️ resilience
⬇️ vulnerabilities.

👉📝 https://link.europa.eu/FQVFX9
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Analyst2076d ago

Australia and Japan Forge AI Alliance to Counter Tech Dominance

As Japan's AI market is set to skyrocket from $15.6 billion to $123 billion by 2032, Australia and Japan are joining forces to boost cooperation in artificial intelligence, cementing their partnership with a recent economic security agreement. This strategic alliance aims to counter tech dominance and unlock new…

https://osintsights.com/australia-and-japan-forge-ai-alliance-to-counter-tech-dominance?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#ArtificialIntelligence #Australia #Japan #EconomicSecurity #EmergingTechnologies

Australia and Japan Forge AI Alliance to Counter Tech Dominance

Discover how Australia and Japan are forging an AI alliance to counter tech dominance and drive growth in the AI market, learn more about the opportunities now.

OSINTSights
The Japan TimesMay 5
The Japanese government is working to secure sufficient supplies of key raw materials such as oil and naphtha amid strong concerns over possible shortages arising from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/05/japan/politics/naphtha-agriculture/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #iran #middleeast #oil #sanaetakaichi #energy #japaneseeconomy #supplychains #economicsecurity
Amid shortage concerns, government works to secure sufficient supplies of key raw materials

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked worries about what an oil and naphtha shortage could mean for not only industries but also supply chains and consumers.

The Japan Times
NewsletterTFMay 2

INDIA PULLS GOLD FROM OVERSEAS VAULTS

India's central bank is bringing its gold reserves back from foreign countries. This move aims to increase control and save money on storage fees.

#IndiaGold, #RBI, #GoldReserves, #EconomicSecurity, #FinancialNews

https://newsletter.tf/india-central-bank-moves-gold-reserves-home/

NewsletterTFMay 2

India has moved 102 tonnes of gold from London and 64 tonnes in another recent period. The country now holds two-thirds of its gold within India.

#IndiaGold, #RBI, #GoldReserves, #EconomicSecurity, #FinancialNews
https://newsletter.tf/india-central-bank-moves-gold-reserves-home/

India Moves Gold Reserves Home From Overseas Storage

India's central bank is bringing its gold reserves back from foreign countries. This move aims to increase control and save money on storage fees.

NewsletterTF
Biking JapanMay 2
“TURNING THE TIDE”: Takaichi and Hung Meet to Revive Japanese Investment | DRM News | AC1C https://www.bikingjp.com/927542/ #AsiaBusinessNews #CyclingSaitama #EconomicSecurity #FOIPStrategy #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #HanoiSummit #HondaVietnam #JapanVietnamNews2026 #JapaneseInvestmentVietnam #LeMinhHung #SaitamaCycling #SanaeTakaichi #SouthChinaSea #ToLam #VietnamNationalUniversity #埼玉サイクリング #埼玉自転車に乗る #日高市自転車
The Japan TimesMay 2
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to deliver an update of Japan's decade-old "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy" in a speech in Hanoi, as Tokyo looks to shore up regional ties to counter China's clout. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/02/japan/politics/japan-vietnam-foip-takaichi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #indopacific #vietnam #china #defense #economicsecurity
In Vietnam speech, Takaichi to shore up Indo-Pacific ties with updated strategy

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to deliver an update to Japan's decade-old 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy,' as Tokyo looks to build up regional ties to counter China.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMay 1
Japan has secured enough petroleum-derived naphtha to last into 2027, with imports expected to triple in May as the country tries to address concerns about sufficient supply of oil and oil-derived products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/01/economy/takaichi-naphtha-2027/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #sanaetakaichi #iran #middleeast #oil #energy #japaneseeconomy #supplychains #economicsecurity
Japan secures enough petroleum-derived naphtha to last into 2027

Questions over a possible shortage of the material — used for products ranging from medical supplies to cheap consumer goods — have been rising due to the Iran war.

The Japan Times