Fukushima nuclear disaster: UN watchdog approves plan for water release
Japan's plan to drain radioactive water into the Pacific has been opposed by China and South Korea.
2023-07-04 16:50
'You can never become a Westerner:' China's top diplomat urges Japan and South Korea to align with Beijing and 'revitalize Asia'
China's top diplomat has urged Japan and South Korea to foster a sense of "strategic autonomy" from the West and cooperate with Beijing to "revitalize Asia," amid rising tensions between Beijing and the two neighboring American allies.
2023-07-04 13:54
HK Police Put HK$1M Bounties on 8 Wanted Democracy Activists
Hong Kong police are offering HK$1,000,000 ($127,650) rewards for information leading to the arrest of eight pro-democracy activists
2023-07-04 02:59
China’s Stubborn Manufacturing Slump Drags Down Rest of Asia
Manufacturing across most of Asia deteriorated further in June as a weak Chinese economy sapped demand for the
2023-07-03 11:28
Global Funds Have Another Window to Buy Asia’s Favorite Bonds
South Korean bonds have been the standout pick in Asia for foreign investors this year and their recent
2023-07-03 07:47
Japan Set to Pour Fukushima Water Into Pacific, Irking China
Japan is set to win approval to discharge more than a million cubic meters of treated water from
2023-07-03 06:15
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
2023-07-02 06:17
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
TOKYO Japan's defence ministry said late on Friday it had spotted two Russian Navy ships in the waters
2023-07-01 13:25
Sri Lanka Seeks to Restructure $19.8 Billion of Local Debt
Sri Lanka is seeking to restructure about $19.8 billion of local bills and bonds, equivalent to half of
2023-06-30 15:26
Yen Weakens to 145, Approaches Last Year’s Intervention Level
The yen fell through 145 per dollar for the first time since November, nearing a level where Japan
2023-06-30 10:24
Japan, S.Korea to discuss FX swap deal in first finance talks since 2016
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan and South Korea will hold their first bilateral finance dialogue in seven years on
2023-06-29 11:54
Ueda Says More Confidence in 2024 Prices Needed For BOJ Shift
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda suggested it’s possible to start normalizing monetary policy if the BOJ becomes
2023-06-29 10:19