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The enactment of the Active Cyber Defense Act in May 2025 and the subsequent establishment of the National Cybersecurity Office (NCO) represent a historic turning point in Japan’s approach to cybersecurity. Together, these measures move ...

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has entered a period of acute uncertainty following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation on 7 September, less than a year after he assumed office. His departure, triggered by mounting intr...

Taiwan’s July–August 2025 recall elections concluded with all 31 Kuomintang (KMT) legislators retaining their seats, preserving the existing balance of power in the Legislative Yuan. While the opposition maintains its majority, the Democ...

The 2025 Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform (Honebuto) continues Japan’s commitment to fiscal discipline while introducing targeted measures to foster innovation. For the healthcare sector, the planned increase in ...