Trump Meets Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Hails Stronger U.S.–Japan Alliance

Trump Meets Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Hails Stronger U.S.–Japan Alliance

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Monday as part of his ongoing Asia tour, praising the new leader and reaffirming the strength of the U.S.–Japan alliance. The two leaders held bilateral talks focused on security cooperation, economic growth, and rare earths supply chains, resulting in […]

U.S., South Korea, Japan Launch First Trilateral Working Group Under Lee Jae Myung’s Presidency

U.S., South Korea, Japan Launch First Trilateral Working Group Under Lee Jae Myung’s Presidency

South Korea, the United States, and Japan have launched their first trilateral steering committee meeting under the administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, signaling a strengthened regional alliance aimed at countering North Korea’s growing cyber threat. The high-level meeting, held in Tokyo, brought together representatives from the foreign ministries of all three nations. […]

South Korea, U.S. to Formalize $350 Billion Trade Investment Plan with Non-Binding Agreement

South Korea, U.S. to Formalize $350 Billion Trade Investment Plan with Non-Binding Agreement

Seoul and Washington Aim to Clarify Profit-Sharing, Operational Structure of July Deal Seoul, August 26, 2025 — A senior South Korean official announced Monday that South Korea and the United States will formalize a non-binding agreement to outline the operation and structure of a massive $350 billion investment fund, central to a July trade deal […]

India and New Zealand Kick Off Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

India and New Zealand Kick Off Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

In a move to strengthen their economic and diplomatic ties, India and New Zealand have officially launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during a four-day visit by New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to India. The discussions, which took place in New Delhi, aim to deepen trade relations and enhance cooperation in key […]