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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer talks with Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard as they leave National Palace amid talks to review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, in Mexico City last month.
BUSINESS
May 30, 2026
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from U.S.
The proposed new thresholds were revealed to automakers during two days of bilateral talks to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade that concluded on ‌Friday.
People walk past an advocacy poster against the spread of Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo Virus at the Platinum Medical Center in Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday.
WORLD
May 27, 2026
Canada and Bahamas impose Ebola-related travel bans
The entrance ban of residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan comes as the WHO raised the risk of ​the Bundibugyo strain to “very ⁠high.”
Google and Apple are among a group of technology companies that have expressed opposition to a proposed law in Canada allowing police more access to citizens’ data.
BUSINESS / Tech
May 27, 2026
Apple and Google blast Canada’s plan to give police more access to citizen data
The Canadian government is defending the Lawful Access Act, saying it’s designed to ensure police have the legal tools to “prevent, investigate and respond” to modern crime.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing in January. Tokyo faces a more acute strategic challenge than Ottawa, balancing engagement with Beijing while strengthening regional deterrence capabilities.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 27, 2026
Lessons for Japan from Canada’s ‘reset’ with China
Takaichi should neither retract her Taiwan remarks nor amplify them for domestic applause.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he meets unionized skilled trades workers in Calgary, Alberta, on May 15.
WORLD / Politics
May 26, 2026
Carney warns of ‘dangerous bluff’ in Alberta vote, citing Brexit
Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to call a referendum in October on whether the energy-rich province should stay in Canada.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith during a news conference in Calgary on Friday
WORLD / Politics
May 24, 2026
Alberta premier stakes political future on Canada secession vote
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is walking a political tightrope, with each side complaining she’s doing the work of the other.
Nissan aims to tap demand for low-cost, electrified vehicles manufactured in China in several markets, including Brazil and Mexico — and potentially including Canada.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2026
Nissan eyes exporting Chinese-made electric vehicles to Canada
The Japanese carmaker aims to tap demand for low-cost, electrified vehicles manufactured in conjunction with Dongfeng Motor Group in several markets.
A ranger from the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group rides across the sea ice as the unit makes its way from Cambridge Bay to Gjoa Haven on a long-range patrol on March 18.
WORLD
May 17, 2026
Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threats
Alliances are shifting in the Arctic as climate change makes it more accessible.
Alberta separatists rally outside the offices of Elections Alberta before turning in a petition to trigger a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on May 4.
WORLD / Politics
May 14, 2026
Canada court quashes Alberta separatists’ bid for referendum
A judge found the government failed to meet its obligation to consult with Indigenous peoples about the move.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Jan. 16.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 11, 2026
Canada’s China recalibration: Rapprochement or risk-hedging?
Ottawa’s playing of the China card helps counterbalance U.S. pressure.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an event at the Airbus A220 delivery center in Mirabel, Quebec, on Wednesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 7, 2026
AirAsia signs major deal for Airbus A220 jets made in Canada
The deal for 150 aircraft is potentially worth about $6.8 billion.
Honda vehicles at an auto show in Detroit in January. Honda is reviewing its strategy for its North American operations, shifting its focus from EVs to prioritize hybrid vehicles.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 7, 2026
Honda reconsiders Canada plant as U.S. demand for EVs slows
Honda is reviewing its strategy for its North American operations, shifting its focus from EVs to prioritize hybrid vehicles.
An attendee holds a sign during an Alberta separatist event in Calgary in January.
WORLD / Politics
May 6, 2026
Alberta independence activists are embroiled in voter data scandal
The fact separatist activists had the list of electors has caused a political furor in Canada, and it has raised questions around privacy ahead of a potential vote on independence.
An Alberta petition to trigger a referendum on independence from Canada, driven in part by a belief that the government in Ottawa hasn’t done enough to accelerate projects to expand oil production, reached a deadline for signatures on Saturday.
WORLD / Politics
May 5, 2026
Alberta vote nears as separatists claim 301,000 signatures
Alberta, the major oil-producing province of Canada, is one step closer to a referendum on independence after leaders of a separatist group said they’ve gathered more than enough signatures to force a vote.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to attend the eighth European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
May 5, 2026
U.S. allies look to Europe to build a post-Trump global order
Some nations are warning that that the system of security and trade championed by Western powers for more than 70 years is broken beyond repair.
In a bipolar system dominated by America and China, Japan should navigate the rivalry by deepening its alliances, diversifying economic ties and maintaining flexible, practical diplomacy in Asia. 
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2026
Japan’s balancing act in an era of U.S.-China dominance
Tokyo’s move toward defense spending of 2% of GDP is not militarism. It is overdue burden-sharing within an alliance that is the foundation of regional deterrence.
Commander of the Ground Self-Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid Deployment, Maj. Gen. Toshikatsu Musha, and commander of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Amphibious and Mine Warfare Force, Rear Adm. Ikeuchi Izuru, attend the opening ceremony of the U.S.-Philippines Balikatan joint military exercises, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on April 20.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 26, 2026
Beyond the hub-and-spoke: Japan quietly emerges as a secondary connector
Tokyo is positioning itself as a strategic hub for middle-power security diplomacy that reinforces the U.S.-led order while diversifying its own security partnerships.
French Environment Minister Monique Barbut speaks during a news conference in Paris on April 24.
ENVIRONMENT
Apr 25, 2026
G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for U.S.
The Group of Seven skirted any direct mention of global warming to appease the U.S., its largest and most powerful member.
The Ridley Island Energy Export Facility under construction at the Port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 23, 2026
Alberta examines three northern routes for oil pipeline to serve Asia
A new crude pipeline is crucial to Carney’s ambitions of making Canada an energy superpower that’s more relevant in global markets.
A mock model of an upgraded Type-12 missile made by Japan is displayed during the DSEI Japan security show at Makuhari Messe in the city of Chiba in May last year.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2026
Partners line up for arms deals as Japan opens defense industry door
“A number of countries” have approached Tokyo with “expressions of interest and various needs” about Japanese defense equipment, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Different forms of love and connection form the emotional backbone of Netflix’s “Human Vapor,” says actor Shun Oguri, who plays troubled detective Kenji Okamoto.
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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