Japan, China in new spat after talks
WNAM REPORT: The discussions in Tokyo were billed as a chance to improve historically frosty relations against a backdrop of...
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Japanese premier seeks to build ‘future-oriented cooperative relationship’ with China, South Korea
WNAM MONITORING: Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba sought on Friday to build a “future-oriented cooperative relationship” with China and South Korea,...
Japan and China set for economic talks as U.S. tariff pressure rises
WNAM REPORT: Japan and China are set to hold their first economic dialogue in six years on Saturday, an event...
Japan begins dismantling a commercial nuclear reactor for 1st time
WNAM MONITORING: Japanese power company on Monday began dismantling a nuclear reactor in Japan’s central Shizuoka Prefecture, local media reported....
Ishiba mulls visit to Iwo Jima, site of fierce WWII battle
WNAM REPORT: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting the island of Ioto, also known as Iwo Jima, a fierce...
Japanese civil servants receive $67,000 in compensation for arriving at work five minutes early
WNAM REPORT: Public servants in the Japanese city of Ginan have won $67,000 in compensation after being forced to arrive...
Japan marks 14th anniversary of quake-tsunami, nuclear disasters
WNAM REPORT: Japan on Tuesday marked 14 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country's northeast and triggered...
Japan credit investors seek shield from M&A risks as deals boom
WNAM REPORT: Investors in Japanese corporate bonds are increasingly seeking protection against possible credit deterioration when an issuer becomes a...
Japanese TV channel airs documentary series on Aral Sea crisis
WNAM REPORT: The television program ANN News of Japan’s leading broadcasting company Asahi TV has aired a series of documentary...
Japan prioritises support for ASEAN integration
WNAM REPORT: Japan is committed to supporting ASEAN integration and further strengthening relations with ASEAN member countries, as a top...