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Asean denounces execution of Myanmar democracy leaders
Kyodo News, Published on 26/07/2022
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has condemned the execution by Myanmar's military junta of four people, including an ally of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Abe shooter says his mother bankrupted by donating to religious group
Kyodo News, Published on 09/07/2022
» The man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told police that he initially planned to attack a leader of a religious group who he believed caused his mother to make big donations to the group, investigative sources said Saturday.
Japan defence chief to hold talks with Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 17/06/2022
» Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said Friday he will hold a meeting of defense ministers with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) next week in Cambodia, part of efforts to keep close tabs on China's growing maritime assertiveness in the region.
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.
Thailand, Japan eye bolstering regional ties
Kyodo News, Published on 27/05/2022
» TOKYO: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida began talks in Japan's capital on Thursday in which they are expected to agree on enhancing regional ties through a US-led Indo-Pacific economic framework launched earlier in the week.
Apec trade meet ends without joint statement
Kyodo News, Published on 22/05/2022
» A meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific region ended Sunday without issuing a joint statement due to differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a Japanese minister said.
Missing tourist boat found underwater off Hokkaido
Kyodo News, Published on 29/04/2022
» A tourist boat that went missing six days ago off Hokkaido was found underwater on Friday, the Japan Coast Guard said, as 12 of the 26 people aboard remained unaccounted for.
Kishida to visit Southeast Asia, to discuss response to Russia-Ukraine war
Kyodo News, Published on 28/04/2022
» Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit five nations in Southeast Asia and Europe over the Golden Week holidays for talks with their leaders, seeking to confirm cooperation with the countries in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine, the government said Thursday.
Japan, Philippines hold first 2-plus-2 security talks
Kyodo News, Published on 09/04/2022
» The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and the Philippines are holding their first "two-plus-two" security dialogue Saturday in which they are expected to express "serious concern" over the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Art event featuring "comfort woman" statue in Tokyo
Kyodo News, Published on 02/04/2022
» A controversial art exhibition featuring works such as a statue symbolizing "comfort women" who worked in Japan's wartime military brothels finally kicked off in Tokyo on Saturday, after being postponed for about 10 months due to protests by right-wing activists.