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Japan, U.S. eye “2-plus-2” security talks in January

Japan and the United States eye holding "two-plus-two" security talks between their foreign and defense ministers soon, possibly in January, diplomatic sources said Wednesday, with the allies facing greater security challenges from China,…

Philippines to speed up US defense pact for troops, bases

The Philippines wants to accelerate a defense pact with the US for troops and bases that was earlier stalled, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr bolsters security ties with a treaty ally amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.…

Japan asks U.S. to loosen rules around EV tax credits

The Japanese government said Saturday it has asked Washington to loosen new rules around electric vehicle tax credits in the United States, on the grounds that they are putting Japanese automakers at a disadvantage. The revised rules…