Japan & South Africa
18 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 26, 2026
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International
Japan: Japan protested the 12.5% tariff, arguing it violates prior trade assurances and is based on insufficient grounds.
South Africa: South Africa was listed among economies whose government officials spoke at USTR hearings on the tariffs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Japan: Japan's weather bureau predicts a 70% chance of El Niño emerging during the northern hemisphere summer, indicating potential weather shifts.
South Africa: South Africa is likely to experience weather whiplash, transitioning from intense drought to dangerously heavy rains.
May 08, 2026 · 304 articles
Tech
Japan: Japan facilitated the donation of favipiravir from Fujifilm — Fujifilm as part of EU-Japan cooperation on health emergency preparedness.
South Africa: South Africa is one of the countries where hantavirus patients are being treated.
May 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
South Africa: South Africa is among the African countries that could benefit from increased refined fuel supply from Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, mitigating the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Accidents
Japan: Japan's Foreign Ministry confirmed a Japanese national was evacuated to the United Kingdom for health monitoring.
South Africa: South Africa is treating a British national who fell sick onboard the MV Hondius and was transferred to a private medical facility in Johannesburg. A Dutch woman who died in South Africa last month is also linked to the outbreak.
May 07, 2026 · 368 articles
Business
Japan: Japan is a market where Moov Technologies operates through its acquisition of Tokyo Taxi. This expansion supports Moov Technologies's global footprint.
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned in the context of Endeavor South Africa and the broader African tech trend. Moov Technologies's success contributes to the continent's startup momentum.
Aug 05, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>> was allegedly used as an intermediary destination for at least one shipment of smuggled Nvidia>>> AI chips before they reached China>>>.
South Africa: Taiwan previously curbed and then reversed AI chip exports to South Africa during a diplomatic spat, showing the delicate balance of export controls.
May 21, 2026 · 22 articles
Tech
Japan: Japan was included in the survey.
South Africa: South Africa was included in the survey.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Japan: Japan is cited as an example of a country with local tech offices.
South Africa: South Africa is cited as an example of a country with local tech offices.
Jul 19, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
Japan: Patent granted or allowed in Japan.
South Africa: Patent granted or allowed in South Africa.
Jul 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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