25 years on, fears of alcohol-linked accidents in Japan linger despite rail safety upgrades

The 2001 tragedy, where two men died trying to rescue a drunk passenger, spurred a series of upgrades, including installation ...
CNA

Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

TOKYO: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with ⁠the United States would collapse if Tokyo were to ...
The Business Times

Bond wipeout threatens Japan property fundraising as Reits slump

It is hard to raise cash by new issuance when there are uncertainties over financing costs amid higher interest rates Read ...
China Daily

China blasts Japan PM's TV comment on Taiwan

During a debate at a nationally broadcast TV programme late on Monday, Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the US ...
AFP on MSN

Japan's beloved last pandas leave for China as ties fray

Hundreds gathered to say farewell to two popular pandas departing Tokyo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the beloved bears for the first time in 50 years as ties between the Asian ...
AsiaOne

Singapore appoints new ambassador to Cambodia, high commissioner to Brunei

Steven Pang Chee Wee and Yip Wei Kiat have been appointed Singapore's ambassador to Cambodia and high commissioner to Brunei ...