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Japanese PM Fumio Kishida eyes early election as domestic support surges after G7 summit

Although Kishida said he was not thinking of dissolving parliament now, experts feel he may not be able to resist as favourable conditions stack up.

‘Will be happy to host Quad summit in India in 2024’ — PM Modi on the sidelines of G7 meet in Japan

PM Modi was addressing leaders of the US, Australia and Japan, which along with Japan constitute the informal strategic forum called the Quadrilateral Grouping.

Trade, defence, civil nuclear cooperation — PM Modi, French President Macron discuss bilateral ties

During their talks, they also discussed Prime Minister Modi's forthcoming visit to France in July for Bastille Day.

‘Will emphasise India’s role’: PM Modi on tackling global concerns on energy, technology at G7

Narendra Modi was invited by Japanese PM to represent 'Global South' despite India not being a G7 member. PM also said he'll discuss supply chains with bilateral partners in Hiroshima.

G7 summit in Hiroshima grapples with Ukraine-Russia conflict

G7 nations are later expected to announce tightened sanctions on Russia and debate strategy on a more than year-long conflict that shows no signs of easing.

Ahead of G7 meet in Hiroshima, Japan PM welcomes more investment from global chipmakers

Fumio Kishida said he welcomed and expected more investment from global chipmakers in Japan, which is striving to revive its chip sector, after meeting top executives on Thursday.

Japan visitors rise to nearly 2 million in April after China eases travel curbs

The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure climbed to 1.95 million last month from 1.82 million in March, the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) said.

North Korean hackers stole $721 million in cryptocurrency from Japan since 2017, reports Nikkei

Citing a study by UK blockchain analysis provider, the report said North Korea has stolen a total of $2.3 billion in cryptocurrency from businesses between 2017 and 2022.

Singapore: A Melting Pot of Global Business Practices

The meritocratic nature of Singaporean work culture places a heavy emphasis on performance, driving employees to strive for excellence.

Vehicle data of over 2 million Toyota users been publicly available in Japan since a decade

The leak could encompass details such as vehicle locations, identification numbers of vehicle devices, but there were no reports of malicious use, Toyota said.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.