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China temporarily detains Japanese diplomat
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2022
» A diplomat at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, China, was detained temporarily by Chinese authorities on Monday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Philippines reopens to foreign travellers after 2-year Covid ban
Kyodo News, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Philippines on Thursday reopened its borders to foreign tourists, lifting a two-year ban implemented to keep local Covid-19 cases under control.
US approves $100m arms sale for Taiwan to improve missile defence
Kyodo News, Published on 08/02/2022
» The US State Department has approved a possible $100 million (3.3 billion baht) weapons sale to Taiwan so that the self-ruled island can improve its Patriot missile defence system amid pressure by China, the US government said Monday.
Asean challenge: Myanmar under Cambodia chair
Kyodo News, Published on 22/01/2022
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) may face a bigger challenge on Myanmar issues in 2022 as the group's semblance of unity may be tested under the leadership of Cambodia, the group's rotating chair for this year.
Japan not to send senior officials to Beijing Olympics
Kyodo News, Published on 24/12/2021
» Japan will not send a government delegation to the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, the top government spokesman said Friday, a decision seen as in line with a US-led diplomatic boycott of the sporting spectacle over China's human rights record.
Philippine presidential candidate Domagoso eyes naval buildup
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2021
» Philippine presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso has said he wants to beef up the country's naval forces amid China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea.
US mulls summit with Asean leaders in Washington in Jan - sources
Kyodo News, Published on 28/11/2021
» The United States is planning to host an in-person summit of President Joe Biden and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Washington in January, Asean sources have said.
Myanmar to be absent from ASEM summit: sources
Kyodo News, Published on 24/11/2021
» Myanmar's military government has informed host country Cambodia that it will not participate in a two-day summit involving leaders of Asia and Europe to be held virtually from Thursday, Asean sources said Wednesday.
Subaru unveils first EV to be sold globally
Kyodo News, Published on 11/11/2021
» Subaru Corp unveiled on Thursday its first all-electric vehicle to be sold globally, with it set to be launched in Japan, the United States, Europe and China by mid-2022.
Asean ministers to hold emergency meeting on Myanmar
Kyodo News, Published on 14/10/2021
» Asean foreign ministers will hold an emergency online meeting Friday to discuss military-ruled Myanmar, including the member country's representation at a summit meeting late this month, Asean sources have said.