More From Tim Kelly
Japan Warns Of Rising Security Threats In Annual Defence Report
Japan warned on Friday of escalating national security threats, including repercussions from Russia's war with Ukraine, Chinese intimidation of Taiwan, and vulnerable technology supply chains, in its annual defence white paper.
Jul 21, 2022
Abe Killer Wielded Homemade Gun, Grudge Over Mother's Financial Ruin, Police Say
The man arrested for Shinzo Abe's killing believed the former Japanese leader was linked to a religious group he blamed for his mother's financial ruin and spent months planning the attack with a homemade gun, police told local media on Saturday.
Jul 09, 2022
Abe Killer Wielded Homemade Gun, Grudge Over Mother's Bankruptcy, Police Say
The man who killed Shinzo Abe believed the former Japanese leader was linked to a religious group he blamed for his mother's financial ruin and spent months planning the attack with a homemade gun, police told local media on Saturday.
Jul 09, 2022
Behind The Scenes In Japan, A Welcome For Biden's Defence Of Taiwan
For Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden's comment he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan signalled no formal change in policy.
May 24, 2022
Japan's Okinawa May Be On The Front Lines Again As It Marks Anniversary Of U.S. Handover
Seihan Nakazato wants the missile trucks on the base next to his melon farm to leave, but few others on Okinawa's Miyako island, he complains, are demanding that Japan's army remove such weapons, which he says would make them a target for China.
May 11, 2022
Panasonic Sees Flat Profits Amid Price Rises, Shortages
Panasonic Corp on Wednesday forecast flat operating profits this business year as component shortages caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in China and rising material costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine pose a risk to earnings.
May 11, 2022
Sanctions On Russia Are Also About Protecting Japan Says Former Minister Kono
Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.
Mar 16, 2022
Japanese, U.S. Marines Practise Airborne Assaults In Sign Of Deepening Cooperation
In a sign of deepening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, amphibious Japanese troops and U.S.
Mar 15, 2022
Tokyo Court To Rule Whether Deputy Helped Former Nissan Chief Ghosn Hide $80 Million
A Japanese court will on Thursday deliver its verdict on former Nissan Motor director Greg Kelly who is accused of helping the automaker's ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, hide $80 million of income from financial regulators.
Mar 01, 2022
Japan Picks Lockheed Radar For Aegis Ashore Batteries
The decision is the latest sign that Japan is forging ahead with plans to reinforce its defenses despite a North Korean pledge to denuclearize.
Jul 30, 2018
