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Asean to discuss Myanmar crisis, South China Sea disputes
Kyodo News, Published on 05/09/2023
» JAKARTA - Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) met in Indonesia's capital on Tuesday, with the prolonged political crisis in Myanmar and disputes in the South China Sea expected to be on the agenda.
Attack on Taiwan will bring "resolute reaction" - US
Kyodo News, Published on 01/09/2023
» United States Congressman Rob Wittman said Friday any unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a "resolute reaction" from the United States, as he and other American lawmakers met with the island's leader Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei.
Renowned Ghibli anime art director dies
Kyodo News, Published on 22/08/2023
» KYODO - Japanese animation art director Nizo Yamamoto, renowned for his background illustrations for numerous Studio Ghibli and other films, died of stomach cancer Saturday at his home, his family said. He was 70.
New ANA budget carrier to debut in Thailand
Kyodo News, Published on 17/08/2023
» KYODO: ANA Holdings expects Southeast Asia to be one of the new growth drivers for the Japanese airline amid the post-pandemic recovery of leisure travel demand, planning to launch a new service to and from Thailand under its low-cost-carrier brand AirJapan.
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, delays polls
Kyodo News, Published on 31/07/2023
» Myanmar's ruling military is expected to extend its state of emergency, due to expire Tuesday, according to local media reports, amid prolonged conflict with those who call for democracy after a February 2021 coup that ousted the country's civilian government.
Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean meeting
Kyodo News, Published on 11/07/2023
» JAKARTA: Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) met in Indonesia Tuesday, with Myanmar's deadlocked political crisis expected to dominate discussions.
Chinese naval ship pays goodwill visit in Manila
Kyodo News, Published on 14/06/2023
» A Chinese naval training ship arrived in Manila on Wednesday for a "goodwill visit," China's ambassador to the Philippines said, making its final stop in a tour of Southeast Asian countries amid high tensions over the South China Sea, which Beijing largely claims as its territory.
Thai WBC champion Panya to fight Japan's Tanaka
Kyodo News, Published on 09/06/2023
» KYODO: Japanese boxer Norihito Tanaka is set to challenge WBC minimumweight champion Panya Pradabsri on June 28 in Rayong, his Misako Gym said Friday.
Japan: Disallowing same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional'
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2023
» A Japanese court ruled on Tuesday that the government's failure to recognise same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the second such verdict among five similar lawsuits brought to district courts in the country.
China's largest EV maker eyes SE Asia dominance
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2023
» BYD Co, China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has begun to penetrate the Southeast Asian market to challenge the stronghold held by Japanese automakers in the region.