At the India-Japan Economic Forum with PM Modi, Ishiba said Japan has boosted ‘Make in India’, adding that Japan’s technology and India’s talent can drive economic cooperation.
Japan is set to announce intent to double investment target to $68 bn. From defence co-production to economic security initiative, both nations look to deepen ties amid global turmoil.
Following a major defeat in last month’s upper house polls, PM Ishiba’s coalition faces pressure from opposition parties to raise spending and slash Japan’s sales tax.
With rising prices & immigration concerns threatening to weaken PM Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power, Japan's upper house election will be a tight contest.
The political uncertainty comes at a critical time for Japan, which must clinch a trade deal with the US before the 1 August deadline to avoid 25% tariffs.
Incumbent PM Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party & its ally acquired 215 seats, while the main opposition party, the CDJP, won 148 seats. However, both sides fell short of a majority.
One of the most difficult tasks for Shigeru Ishiba, apart from keeping together the divided LDP, will be implementing his foreign policy ideas—if he chooses to pursue them.
Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba’s proposal for an Asian NATO stems from his belief that the absence of a collective defence alliance could lead to wars. It’s a step too far for India.
The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.
RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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