Asset Publisher

Visiting Program in Tokyo with Dr. Gerhard Wahlers

New Government, Shaky Majorities

What Direction will Japan’s Economic and Security Policy Take in Relation to China, the US, and Europe?

Learn more
Double Turning Point

Japan’s Lower House Elects Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister

For the first time, a woman takes the helm of Japan’s government.

Learn more
KAS SOPAS Seminar

Nexus Between Development Aid, Trade and Economy

Together with several regional experts we discussed the current state of development aid, the significance of this aid, and its prospects within Asian countries. 

Learn more
Back from Berlin

Back from Berlin

Meeting with Mr. Takamori, Mr. Kouzaki, Mr. Nagoshi, and Ms. Kusajima from the Japanese Diet following their successful delegation trip to Germany. Happy to have contributed!

The Trinity Approach

How Japan Combines Aid, Trade, and Investment in Its Development Cooperation

Insight into the development policy strategy of Japan to expand its influence, build trust and tap into new markets.

Learn more
Interview

AI Adoption and Digitalisation as Drivers of Resilience for Cambodia's SMEs

Dr. Vutha Hing discusses competitiveness, changing consumer preferences in Cambodia’s young society and the main barriers to AI adoption.

Learn more

Asset Publisher

Welcome

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation in the Federal Republic of Germany. Its activities and projects support a proactive approach towards international cooperation and understanding. This website serves to give an overview of the work that the Japan office does.

More about us

Asset Publisher

Asset Publisher

Media library

Interview

Dr. Vutha Hing: AI Adoption and Digitalisation as Drivers of Resilience for Cambodia's SMEs

Dr. Vutha Hing discusses competitiveness, changing consumer preferences in Cambodia’s young society and the main barriers to AI adoption.

Interview

Dr. Karthik Nachiappan: Governing Technology in Southeast Asia – Emerging Frameworks and Approaches

Dr. Karthik Nachiappan discusses regional approaches to AI governance in Southeast Asia and explains why cooperation between regulators and SMEs is essential.

Interview

John Paul C. Flaminiano: AI Adoption in Philippine Manufacturing SMEs

John Paul C. Flaminiano shares how SMEs in the Philippines are integrating AI into their operations, practical challenges, and why human skill development remains critical.

Hybrid Symposium

NATO in a World of Strategic Uncertainty

Our symposium on June 17th brought together experts to discuss NATO's current situation, its role, and future cooperation between NATO and Japan and other partners.

Hybrid Panel Discussion

Kishida's Foreign and Security Policy Record

The event looked back on the foreign and security policy of outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, focussing on its achievements amid the evolving global security landscape.

Asset Publisher

Asset Publisher

Asset Publisher