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Chinese naval ship pays goodwill visit in Manila
Kyodo News, Published on 14/06/2023
» A Chinese naval training ship arrived in Manila on Wednesday for a "goodwill visit," China's ambassador to the Philippines said, making its final stop in a tour of Southeast Asian countries amid high tensions over the South China Sea, which Beijing largely claims as its territory.
Thai WBC champion Panya to fight Japan's Tanaka
Kyodo News, Published on 09/06/2023
» KYODO: Japanese boxer Norihito Tanaka is set to challenge WBC minimumweight champion Panya Pradabsri on June 28 in Rayong, his Misako Gym said Friday.
Japan: Disallowing same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional'
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2023
» A Japanese court ruled on Tuesday that the government's failure to recognise same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the second such verdict among five similar lawsuits brought to district courts in the country.
China's largest EV maker eyes SE Asia dominance
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2023
» BYD Co, China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has begun to penetrate the Southeast Asian market to challenge the stronghold held by Japanese automakers in the region.
Cambodia judicial body rejects election ban appeal
Kyodo News, Published on 26/05/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's top judicial body has dismissed an appeal by the main opposition party against an election committee's decision to disqualify it from taking part in a general election in July, in a move that virtually secures the victory of Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling party.
Japan firms invest $72m in floating nuclear plant project
Kyodo News, Published on 24/05/2023
» TOKYO: About a dozen Japanese companies, including major shipbuilders, have invested a total of about 10 billion yen (US$72 million) in a British start-up developing floating offshore nuclear power plants, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Watches found in Tokyo store robbery getaway vehicle
Kyodo News, Published on 10/05/2023
» A Boston bag containing around 30 to 40 wristwatches has been found inside a getaway vehicle used in the robbery of a Rolex specialty store in Tokyo's upscale Ginza shopping district earlier this week, investigative sources said Wednesday.
Philippine bases not to be used by US to target China: Marcos
Kyodo News, Published on 05/05/2023
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made it clear Thursday the additional military bases in his country that he recently granted the United States access to will not be used to target China or any other country.
19 Japanese detained in Cambodia after scam group's base raided
Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2023
» Nineteen Japanese have been detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in phone scams in Japan, authorities in both countries said Friday.
Taiwan president, US House speaker meet, defying China's threats
Kyodo News, Published on 06/04/2023
» LOS ANGELES: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday met with US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy despite threats of unspecified retaliation from China, with the leader of the self-ruled island strident in her defense of democracy.