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Nikkei Asia
5 days ago
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japan offers noncombat drones to developing countries as China alternative
Defense Initiative aims to attract new buyers and help expand domestic production In May, the Japanese government trained Malaysian military personnel in drone operation. (Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs) KANA BABA August 13, 2025 05:01 JST TOKYO -- The Japanese government is gearing up to provide noncombat drones to the militaries of friendly developing and emerging countries in hopes of cultivating future customers among nations reluctant to rely on China.
Nikkei Asia
28-06-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japanese PM Ishiba absent from Europe at crucial time
Prime Minister Ishiba has visited nine countries in his first nine months in office, but none were in Europe. © Reuters JUNNOSUKE KOBARA and KANA BABA TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has not once visited Europe since taking office nine months ago, raising concern that Japan is missing an opportunity to strengthen ties with a continent that is becoming increasingly important in plans to counter China, Russia and North Korea. Ishiba had planned to attend a NATO summit held in the Netherlands on Tuesday and Wednesday, but canceled at the last minute.
