JS Yahagi captain Commander Tamura Masayoshi with Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro. Photo: supplied/NT Government Japan’s decision to double its defence spending to US$70 billion by 2027 presents an economic opportunity for Northern Territory industry. Chief Minister and Minister for Defence Lia Finocchiaro made the comment during a visit by the Japanese frigate JS Yahagi to Darwin…
Japan attracted the largest year-on-year growth in Australian visitors for October, the ATIA says. Picture: stock JAPAN, Vietnam and Indonesia are the top trending destinations for Australians heading off on overseas visits. The countries were identified in an Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) monthly travel trends report using government data and inhouse analysis. ATIA says…
Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI AUSTRALIA and Japan have begun to expand defence ties amid ongoing Chinese intimidation on the high seas and of Taiwan as North Korean troops fight for Russia in the Ukraine. The decision was announced by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defence Nakatani Gen and…
With the 2021 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games fast approaching, Japan has extended its state of emergency due to COVID-19 until the end of May. A third state of emergency was imposed on four of the country’s popular areas including the host city, Tokyo, on April 25 and was due to finish on May 11.…