South Korea\’s semiconductor industry is under pressure to choose a side in the rivalry between the US and China as Washington announced requirements for its $52bn semiconductor funding program. The South Korean government is also concerned as the requirements of the CHIPS Act call for subsidy applicants to share business information and excess profits with […]
As G-7 chair, Japan is taking the lead in global support for Ukraine, one year after Russia\’s invasion. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has imposed tough sanctions on Russia, and provided financial aid and humanitarian and medical supplies. Japan cannot provide weapons due to its pacifist Constitution, so it is focusing on nonmilitary support such as […]
[ A House of Commons’ committee says Canada should expel Russian diplomats who are participating in activities not “consistent” with their roles — but whether Ottawa will commit to doing so is up in the air. The Canadian government hasn’t expelled any Russian diplomats since Moscow’s full-scale war in Ukraine began nearly a year ago […]