Japan and South Korea Stocks Rise as Trump Extends Tariff Deadline to August
Stock Markets React Positively to Delayed Tariff Threat Stock markets in Japan and South Korea gained on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for imposing new tariffs on both countries, offering investors a temporary sense of relief amid ongoing trade tensions. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.3%, while the Topix index closed 0.2% […]
Japan Issues New AI Guidelines to Ensure Safe Use in Defense Systems
With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in global defense systems, Japan is stepping forward with new guidelines to manage the legal, ethical, and technical risks of using AI in military technology. The Japanese Ministry of Defense (JMOD) released these guidelines in early June 2025. Their goal is to create a framework that ensures […]