Japan

A critical business lobby has put its weight behind changing century-old laws.

How the newly remastered classic influenced films from “The Magnificent Seven” to “A Bug’s Life.”

A vote of confidence in the future may be undercut by a lukewarm economy.

As the leaders of Japan and the Philippines present a united front with America, China is getting stronger, too.

Three uncomfortable questions still hang over the U.S.-Japan alliance.

“Shogun” is an update of a 44-year-old series perfectly suited to today’s tastes.

A political party funding crisis could bring down Fumio Kishida.

After more than a decade at Apple, Doug Beck is in charge of making sure the Pentagon doesn’t lose a tech race with China. 

How the world is future-proofing (and China-proofing) its semiconductor supply chains.

Politicians celebrate Lai Ching-te’s victory but fear an upset Beijing.

Critics cite national security, but political concerns might be the real issue.

After 25 years of deflation, the public is mad about price rises.

The U.S. and China are courting Hanoi. But the country is trying to chart its own path.

This year, state intervention solidified as the world’s new economic orthodoxy—and its weaknesses began to emerge.

Countries are balancing against China—just like a student of international relations would predict.