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Annual Cobra Gold joint exercise said postponed
Kyodo News, Published on 12/01/2021
» Cobra Gold, one of the Asia-Pacific region's biggest multinational military exercises, has been postponed to August due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to sources.
Asean defence chiefs, partners agree to promote peace
Kyodo News, Published on 10/12/2020
» Defence ministers from Asean and its eight partners, including the United States and China, wrapped up their one-day virtual meeting on Thursday, with all members reaffirming "the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, security, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight" in the region.
Japan to support Asean in virus response, security
Kyodo News, Published on 12/11/2020
» Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday pledged to support Asean in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and enhancing security amid China's growing influence in the region.
Japan lowers travel advisories for Thailand, other countries
Kyodo News, Published on 30/10/2020
» TOKYO: Japan lowered travel advisories issued for eight countries on Friday, including Thailand, plus Taiwan, as the pace of new coronavirus infections is slowing, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said.
US toughens stance against China's claims in S. China Sea
Kyodo News, Published on 14/07/2020
» The US government said Monday that it is taking a tougher stance against China's maritime assertiveness in the South China Sea, calling Beijing's claims to offshore resources across most of the disputed waters "completely unlawful".
Hong Kong passes anthem bill amid protests
Kyodo News, Published on 04/06/2020
» Hong Kong's legislature passed a contentious bill that outlaws disrespecting the Chinese national anthem amid a wave of protests by pro-democracy lawmakers who claimed it will encroach on people's rights and freedoms.
Japan emperor proclaims enthronement
Kyodo News, Published on 22/10/2019
» Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially proclaimed Tuesday his enthronement before roughly 2,000 guests, including some 420 dignitaries from about 190 countries and international organisations, in a ceremony at the Imperial Palace featuring elements of ancient protocol.
Japan emperor enthroned in ancient-style ceremony
Kyodo News, Published on 22/10/2019
» Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially proclaimed Tuesday his enthronement before roughly 2,000 guests, including dignitaries from about 190 countries and international organisations, in a ceremony at the Imperial Palace featuring elements of ancient protocol.
Kim oversees launch of new type of rocket
Kyodo News, Published on 01/08/2019
» BEIJING/BANGKOK: North Korea confirmed Thursday that it fired projectiles the previous day, with state-run media reporting that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test firing of a "newly developed large-caliber multiple launch guided rocket system."
Trump doesn't condemn N. Korea over missile launches
Kyodo News, Published on 26/07/2019
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday did not condemn North Korea for launching two new short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan.