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Japan, 5 nations condemn Russian war in Ukraine at Apec meeting
Kyodo News, Published on 21/10/2022
» The United States, Japan and four other nations have condemned Russia's war in Ukraine in a joint release as they wrapped up a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers in Bangkok.
Asean, Japan to boost maritime security cooperation
Kyodo News, Published on 04/08/2022
» Foreign ministers from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Thursday pledged to cooperate in promoting maritime security in the Indo-Pacific in a veiled counter to China's muscle-flexing in regional waters.
Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives
Kyodo News, Published on 13/07/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country on Wednesday, a government official said, just days after protesters stormed the president's official residence as the island country grapples with its worst economic crisis since independence.
Japan, Singapore eye talks on defence equipment transfer deal
Kyodo News, Published on 09/06/2022
» The leaders of Japan and Singapore are expected to agree on the launch of negotiations to reach a deal on the transfer of defence equipment and technology, Japanese government sources said Thursday.
Kim Jong Un: N Korea facing upheaval from Covid
Kyodo News, Published on 14/05/2022
» North Korea on Saturday reported 21 new deaths of people suspected of having been infected with Covid-19, prompting leader Kim Jong Un to say that the country is facing the greatest upheaval since its founding in 1948.
Japan’s Kishida, Cambodia's Hun Sen hold talks over Ukraine, Myanmar
Kyodo News, Published on 20/03/2022
» Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen on Sunday and is expected to seek further cooperation in dealing with Russia's intensifying aggression on Ukraine.
No cakewalk seen for Prayut in next election
Kyodo News, Published on 23/12/2021
» Politicians are gearing up for a possible general election next year, even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists his military-backed coalition government will complete its four-year term in 2023.
Thailand ranks fourth in Covid-19 response
Kyodo News, Published on 28/01/2021
» Thailand ranks fourth in terms of success in containing the coronavirus pandemic in a ranking by an Australian think tank, trailing New Zealand, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Japan to lift emergency outside Tokyo, Osaka
Kyodo News, Published on 14/05/2020
» Japan will lift a state of emergency for 39 of the country's 47 prefectures ahead its planned expiration at the end of the month, as the spread of the novel coronavirus in these areas has been kept in check, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday.
Abe declares nationwide state of emergency
Kyodo News, Published on 16/04/2020
» Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expanded on Thursday the state of emergency beyond seven prefectures to the entire nation in an attempt to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading further and straining the healthcare system.