Torrential rains from Typhoon Vamco lashed provinces in the Philippines’ main Luzon island on Thursday, killing at least one person and paralysing parts of the capital Manila as some residents awaited …
Japan’s machinery orders fall, clouding outlook for capital spending recovery
Japan’s core machinery orders fell for the first time in three months in September and at faster than expected pace, denting hopes that a quick pickup in business spending could help the economy stage …
Japan’s Prime Minister Suga speaks with Biden, confirms importance of Japan-U.S. ties
China’s growing military and economic assertiveness serves as a backdrop for Japan’s hopes to see Biden’s presidency restore a strong U.S.-Japan alliance.
Japan’s Suga to host Australian PM in first visit by foreign leader
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to Tokyo next week to meet his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga against the backdrop of increasing tensions with China.
Biden Reassures U.S. Allies in Calls With Leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia
In their first calls with Joe Biden since the U.S. election, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia on Thursday reaffirmed plans to form close ties with the president-elect to tackle issues …
U.S. President-elect Biden holds phone calls with Australia, Japan, South Korea leaders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has held separate congratulatory phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea, his transition office said on Wednesday. All …
Bangladesh: Free Rohingya Refugees Detained On Isolated Island
The Government of Bangladesh should free more than 300 Rohingya refugees detained on Bhasan Char island and cease plans for further relocations to the island until after independent appraisals that …
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan Apologizes for Retweeting Election Post
The American diplomatic mission in Islamabad said its account had been used “without authorization” to forward a message citing the presidential election result as a blow to demagogues and dictators.
Indonesia signs $1B loan with Australia for help with pandemic
Indonesia signed a more than $1 billion loan with Australia Thursday local time in order to help the Southeast Asian country respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Indonesia’s finance minister Sri …
Indonesia signs $1 billion loan deal with Australia for COVID-19 relief
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia has signed a A$1.5 billion ($1.09 billion) loan deal with Australia’s government to be used to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in the Southeast Asian country, …