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Corporate Intelligence 27/07/2022

Japanese investigation market shakeup

US and British intelligence groups are on the lookout for local private investigators in a once tightly closed Japanese market that has been positioning itself as a vector of growth. [...]

Government Intelligence 06/07/2022

Prospect of NATO presence in Indo-Pacific region creates havoc in the Quad

Japan and South Korea believe that a NATO presence in the East would help counterbalance the influence of China and strengthen the credibility of the US's commitments in the region. India is against the idea, however, fearing that it could escalate the risk of military conflict. [...]

Government Intelligence 16/06/2022

US uses Quad fellowship as brain gain ploy in the face of China

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, heads the Schmidt Futures Foundation. © Rod Lamkey - CNP/picture alliance / Consolidated News Photos/Newscom/MaxPPP

Surveillance & Interception 24/05/2022

Nihon Cyber Defence grows into Japan-based relay of Five Eyes cyber model

The consulting firm Nihon Cyber Defence, which is looking to extend its strategic activities beyond the UK and Japan, has hired the US embassy in Canberra's former intelligence liaison officer, John Powers. [...]

Corporate Intelligence 11/05/2022

Audere ups its game with new Asia-focused consultants

Oliver Blackmore earlier this year completed taking over Audere International, a corporate intelligence firm founded by his father Charles Blackmore. He is now stepping up recruitment of consultants internationally, particularly in Asia, to strengthen his company's presence there. [...]

Corporate Intelligence 04/05/2022

Tokyo and Seoul enlist Taiwan's Jason Ho in microchip wars against China

Keen not to be excluded from the big chip game, Japan has posted a mysterious lobbyist to California. [...]

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Government Intelligence 11/02/2022

Fresh debate over remains of former Soviet spy reignites Kuril Islands dispute

The shadow of the unresolved conflict between Tokyo and Moscow over four islands in the Pacific has become a recurring theme in Russian-Japanese relations. This has led to a series of extremely high-profile public relations exercises by Moscow, which Washington is gradually becoming embroiled in. [...]

Surveillance & Interception 20/01/2022

Former UK cyber security chief Ciaran Martin to help Britain break into Japanese market

Ciaran Martin, the former head of Britain's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) who already works for numerous British cyber security companies, is now to offer his services to a cyber security company working for the Japanese government. [...]

Ciaran Martin, former head of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). © Andrew Milligan/Press Association Images/MaxPPP

Corporate Intelligence 06/10/2021

Former UK diplomat Paul Madden helps Japanese groups take root in London

The newly retired British ambassador to Japan is now advising the Asian country's major companies on how to break into the British market. [...]

Corporate Intelligence 24/09/2021

Former national security adviser Shigeru Kitamura launches economic security consultancy Free

In an unprecedented move for a former Japanese intelligence chief, in August, a month after leaving office Shigeru Kitamura opened his own consultancy, Kitamura Economic Security. He will focus his services on economic protection - a growing concern among Japanese businesses. [...]

Government Intelligence 14/09/2021

Russia uses intelligence archives to gain diplomatic advantage over Japan

Past conflicts often aggravate present disputes but the Kremlin has decided to use its intelligence archives to embarrass Japan into making concessions on the diplomatic front. [...]

Sergei Novikov, Head of the Russian Presidential Office for Public Projects, speaks during the Khabarovsk Trial Forum in Khabarovsk, Russia. © Grigory Sysoev / Sputnik / Sputnik via AFP

Government Intelligence 16/07/2021

Japan toughens cyber strategy to better counter China

Tokyo is taking a more determined stance against cyberattacks by China, while the Japan Self-Defense Forces are moving to bring the private sector into their cyber teams to respond to the growing threat. [...]

Government Intelligence 09/07/2021

Takeo Akiba to juggle escalating security concerns with China

The former head of Chinese affairs within the Japanese foreign ministry has been named national security adviser as Tokyo attempts to balance its economic ties with China with security concerns. [...]

Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Takeo Akiba. © How Hwee Young/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Surveillance & Interception 14/06/2021

SS8 affirms presence in Japan as Tokyo Olympics plans ramp up Free

As it expands into the geolocalisation market, business is booming for the lawful interceptions developer SS8 in Japan at a time when Japan wants to ensure security around the Olympic Games in July is water-tight. [...]

Government Intelligence 19/05/2021

Tokyo seeks to diversify intelligence alliances

The Japanese intelligence community is exploring new political and technical cooperation opportunities to counter the threat from China. [...]

SpotlightInternational Dealmaking 14/05/2021

Tokyo seeks balance on GEOINT strategy between state alliances and New Space

Japan's plans to develop its geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities, by striking a balance between state-run space defence programmes and home-grown commercial solutions, come as it increases efforts to deepen security alliances to better respond to China. [...]

International Dealmaking 07/05/2021

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Japanese investigation market shakeup

Prospect of NATO presence in Indo-Pacific region creates havoc in the Quad

US uses Quad fellowship as brain gain ploy in the face of China

Nihon Cyber Defence grows into Japan-based relay of Five Eyes cyber model

Audere ups its game with new Asia-focused consultants

Tokyo and Seoul enlist Taiwan's Jason Ho in microchip wars against China

Fresh debate over remains of former Soviet spy reignites Kuril Islands dispute

Former UK cyber security chief Ciaran Martin to help Britain break into Japanese market

Former UK diplomat Paul Madden helps Japanese groups take root in London

Former national security adviser Shigeru Kitamura launches economic security consultancy Free

Russia uses intelligence archives to gain diplomatic advantage over Japan

Japan toughens cyber strategy to better counter China

Takeo Akiba to juggle escalating security concerns with China

SS8 affirms presence in Japan as Tokyo Olympics plans ramp up Free

Tokyo seeks to diversify intelligence alliances

Tokyo seeks balance on GEOINT strategy between state alliances and New Space

US shields telecommunications systems in Indo-Pacific from Chinese influence with Palau submarine cable

Nihon imports British cyber model to Japan

Cybersecurity firm SIG partners with ex-defence officials' think tank

Paris and Tokyo prepare for future space cooperation

Seoul and Tokyo intelligence services look to reconnect post Trump

Tokyo in pursuit of cyber experts

Security firm Alsok to be protected from foreign investment

Vision Fund turns to Heptagone and Kroll

Intelligence services in West mobilise to block post Covid-19 Chinese investor activism

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