An unusual meeting in early April between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the CEO of a U.S. artificial intelligence technology startup came about in part because of concerns the Group of Seven summit Japan will host in May might place restraints on such technology in one of its joint statements.
To further improve bilateral relations between Tokyo and Seoul, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea this summer, according to government sources.
In a rare summons, Taro Kono put the executives of four power companies in the hot seat on Feb. 13 when he questioned them over the significant rate hikes they plan to roll out this spring.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is vowing to boost Japan’s relationship with NATO amid greater security concerns about some of its neighbors, namely China, North Korea and Russia.
WASHINGTON President Joe Biden was effusive in his praise of Tokyo’s decision to drastically beef up its defensive posture while pledging continued unwavering support to the defense of Japan during a visit here by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.