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PM Modi meets NEC chief in Tokyo; discusses 'ease of doing business'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Nobuhiro Endo, the head of Japanese multinational information technology electronic giant NEC Corporation. Modi "highlighted India's reform trajectory. He talked about opportunities in areas such as digital learning, FinTech, infra and logistics networks," PMO India tweeted. The Prime Minister appreciated NEC's role in India's telecommunication sector, especially in undertaking Chennai-Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) and Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands (KLI) OFC projects, MEA said in a statement. He also highlighted investment opportunities under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. "They discussed various reforms being undertaken to enable ease of doing business in India including in industrial development, taxation and labour," the statement said. "They also discussed opportunities in India in new and emerging technologies." Endo spoke about opportunities in India in areas such as smart cities, emerging technologies and an innovative ..

Biden supports Japan joining UN Security Council, says PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says President Joe Biden supports Japan's bid to join a reformed UN Security Council.

Japan asks varsities to scrutinise foreign students, prevent leaks to China

A string of US arrests of Chinese academics in recent years over suspicion of spying was a wake-up call for Japan, officials say

US fully committed to Japan's defence: Biden hails 'good friend' Kishida

President Joe Biden assured his "good friend" Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Monday that the United States is fully committed to Japan's defence

US Prez Biden meets Japanese Emperor ahead of Quad meeting in Tokyo

Biden's call on the Emperor will be followed by talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in which the two nations are expected to discuss Japan's plans to expand its military capabilities

India-Japan key pillars of stable, secure Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi

India and Japan are key pillars of a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region and their partnership is for peace, stability and prosperity, PM Modi said in an op-ed published in a Japanese newspaper

US Prez Biden to lay out new Indo-Pacific trade pact during Quad summit

White House says the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework will help the United States and Asian economies work more closely on issues including supply chains, digital trade, clean energy

PM Modi interacts with children in Tokyo ahead of Quad summit tomorrow

Ahead of his visit to Japan, PM Modi on Sunday said that during the Quad summit, leaders will once again have the opportunity to discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest

PM Modi arrives in Japan on two-day visit to attend Quad summit, bilaterals

The Quad summit in Tokyo on May 24 will be attended by US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian prime minister-elect Anthony Albanese

Asia markets face uncertain start amid inflation fears, rates concerns

In early trade, Australian shares gained 0.2% while Japan's Nikkei stock index was 0.85% higher.

Biden' economic plan for Japan faces criticism even before launch

US President's Joe Biden's offering of grants to Indo-Pacific region, starting with Japan was not taken in good spirit and was heavily criticised.

Quad Summit will provide us opportunity to review progress: PM Modi

He said he will be visiting Tokyo at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, and noted that in March 2022, he had hosted Kishida for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit

Quad countries to launch tracking system to monitor illegal Chinese fishing

U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting Japan to attend the meeting of the Quad group of countries which have increased cooperation in the face of China's growing assertiveness

PM Modi has 23 engagements in 40 hours of stay in Japan for Quad summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have 23 engagements, including meetings with three world leaders, in around 40 hours of stay in Japan

India, Japan to provide relief supplies worth millions to Sri Lanka

India and Japan will provide food relief supplies worth millions of dollars to Sri Lanka that is grappling with its worst economic crisis, leading to protests over the government's mismanagement

Japan provides $1.5 million for medicines to Sri Lanka through UNICEF

The Japanese government came forward to help Sri Lanka by providing $1.5 million for essential medicines through UNICEF to meet the urgent needs of the population.

Joe Biden has an eye on China as he heads to South Korea and Japan

Biden departs Thursday and is set to meet newly elected South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Live: PM Modi to attend third Quad leaders' summit in Tokyo on May 24

Live news updates: From Quad summit to Covid cases and Russia-Ukraine war, catch all the latest developments from across the globe live here

Japan will double financial aid for Ukraine to $600 million: PM Kishida

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his country will double its financial aid for Ukraine to $600 million in support of the country badly damaged by Russia's aggression.

Biden's upcoming Asia visit for Quad Summit to focus on Indo-Pacific

In his first trip as President to the Indo-Pacific region, Joe Biden will use to assert American leadership in this vital region of the world: Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor