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TPP leaders 'to seek accord without US'
Kyodo News, Published on 10/11/2017
» DANANG: The leaders of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal will try to clinch a clear agreement Friday to implement it without the US, Japanese officials said.
Apec pre-summit talks stall on trade
Kyodo News, Published on 09/11/2017
» DANANG: Ministers from 21 Pacific Rim economies who were discussing free trade and regional economic cooperation failed Wednesday to agree on a joint statement and have decided to extend talks to Thursday, the Japanese government said.
30,000 elderly drivers in Japan may have dementia
Kyodo News, Published on 02/11/2017
» TOKYO: The results of stricter screenings of drivers aged 75 or older in Japan showed that about 30,000 of them may be suffering dementia, the National Police Agency said Thursday.
Dole Japan to recall 9,000 bunches of Philippine bananas
Kyodo News, Published on 01/11/2017
» Dole Japan Inc., a producer of fruits and vegetables, said Wednesday it will recall approximately 9,000 bunches of packaged Philippine bananas due to concerns they have been tampered with.
Taiwanese, Japanese firms sign vacation rental tie-up pact
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2017
» TAIPEI: AsiaYo, Taiwan's largest vacation rental service, and Rakuten Lifull Stay signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday.
East Timor bids to join Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2017
» DILI: East Timor's Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri said Thursday his country is "doing our best" to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but Asean members Myanmar and Singapore are still withholding their support.
Duterte to make 3-day visit to Japan from Oct 29
Kyodo News, Published on 25/10/2017
» TOKYO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan from Oct 29 to 31 for a summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Japanese government said Wednesday.
Asean defence ministers start two-day talks in Philippines
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» CLARK, Philippines: Southeast Asian defence ministers began two-day talks in the Philippines on Monday, with combating terrorism high on the agenda.
Asean defence chiefs to discuss terrorism, N.Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» CLARK, Philippines: Southeast Asian defence ministers are expected to discuss terrorism, South China Sea territorial disputes, and North Korea missile and nuclear threats when they meet Monday in Pampanga province, north Manila, according to a meeting document.
Abe's ruling bloc wins, Japan set to amend constitution
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is certain to retain a two-thirds majority in Sunday's House of Representatives election, according to early returns, providing it with the impetus to press ahead with debate on a first-ever amendment to the Japanese constitution.