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China says opposes new US sanctions over North Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 22/11/2017
» China said Wednesday it opposes unilateral sanctions outside the framework of UN Security Council and any country exercising so-called "long-arm jurisdiction" over its entities.
Fake data scandal in Japan spreads
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 24/11/2017
» TOKYO: Mitsubishi Materials Corp said yesterday that three of its subsidiaries have falsified specification data for products supplied to the aerospace, automotive and electric power industries.
Flights cancelled as killer Typhoon Lan slams into central Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» TOKYO: Powerful Typhoon Lan made landfall on the Pacific coast of central Japan early Monday, leaving at least two dead as it battered a wide area with heavy rain and strong winds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nikon ends digital camera production in China
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2017
» Nikon Corp. said Monday it has stopped operation of its Chinese plant for compact digital cameras and components due to declining demand amid widespread ownership of smartphones with inbuilt photographic capability.
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.
Russia urges 'security guarantees' for North Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 26/09/2017
» MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday reiterated its call for North Korea to be given "security guarantees" as part of a solution to the Korean crisis, in remarks that come as a senior North Korean diplomat is due in Moscow for talks.