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WHAT'S NEXT?: The latest sign of weakness in Japan's economy will likely add to mounting skepticism about the prime minister's expansionary policies. His coalition government has just achieved the supermajority it needs to amend the constitution which many are worried that Japan is about to remove the mask of pacificism and convert its "Self-Defense Force" into the military threat it really is.

• [New] Lockheed Martin's leverage over Italy and Japan threatens sixth-generation fighter development, locking the UK into F-35 dependency. Wavell Room
• [New] The Japanese government warned that a mega-earthquake of magnitude 8-9 could occur in the Nankai Trench at the end of March, correcting previous data. EADaily
• [New] In advanced economies, the Fed will likely ease policy more gradually than the European Central Bank while the Bank of Japan tightens policy prudently in the face of a virtuous wage-ination dynamic. Scribd
• [New] Global trade uncertainty persists, with Trump threatening new tariffs on Japan and other countries. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Japan and the Philippines last year signed a military agreement that could allow their soldiers on each other's soil. Interaksyon
• [New] Forces Japan currently comes under the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, based in Hawaii, but will gradually increase its command authority over the next few years. The Asahi Shimbun
• [New] The tourism industry in the Asia-Pacific region, including India, China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other countries, is poised for remarkable growth in the next few years, with PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) forecasting a staggering 801 million visitors by 2027. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The European Central Bank has eased more decisively and is expected to ease policy further through 2025 while the Bank of Japan (BoJ) continues its slow policy normalization and is expected to gradually tighten policy into 2026. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Japan's economic recovery remains fragile, especially in light of US tariff hikes targeting sectors like automobiles, which pose downside risks to manufacturing and exports. Krungsri2020
• [New] The Japanese yen, Swiss franc and US dollar will retain their dominance as safe-haven currencies. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] By 2025, one in three companies is expected to allocate USD 25 million toward AI initiatives, particularly across leading markets such as Japan, Singapore, and the USA. Research and Markets
• [New] The poor GDP data plus inflation raises potential stagflation risks and complicates the outlook for the Bank of Japan. Ferguson Financial Planning | CI Assante Wealth Managem
• [New] Japan & Pacific Rim Nations - Earthquake-prone zones could experience tremors or tsunami threats. Astrologer Anil Aggarwala
• [New] With an increasing geriatric population in countries like Japan and South Korea, the demand for adult ventilators is anticipated to witness significant growth. Blogger
• [New] Japan welcomes progress but will not sacrifice national interests for the sake of a quick agreement. Discovery Alert
• [New] Data centers around the world will use 1,000 TWH annually, roughly equivalent to the electricity consumption of Japan (IEA). ansarada
• [New] The United States will need Europe, and its other allies (Japan, Australia, Canada, etc.) to contain the rise of China, particularly if China's alliance with Russia continues. ALBANIA DAILY NEWS
• [New] In aging societies like Japan, robotaxis could provide independence for seniors, reducing reliance on caregivers. Pinalloy
• [New] Japan has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050, and its government is heavily investing in hydrogen as a clean energy source. The Edge Malaysia
• [New] The United States is preparing to address any possible problems China could cause for nations with close links to the United States, such as Taiwan and Japan, as a result of the growing international confrontation with China over its aggressiveness in the South China Sea. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth, fueled by countries like Japan and China, where ageing populations and rising disposable incomes are boosting demand for elder care services and products. id-times.com

Last updated: 05 July 2025