The Philippines lifted its moratorium on oil and gas exploration in disputed areas of the South China Sea, a move that was welcomed by China and boosted the shares of the Southeast Asian nation’s ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines lifts ban on oil and gas exploration in South China Sea
The Philippines has lifted a moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the disputed South China Sea, which the government said Friday could fast-track talks with Beijing on a joint energy project. "Now ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says it will defend oil search in disputed seas
The Philippines is ready to defend the oil and gas exploration it has decided to resume in its internationally recognized waters in the disputed South China Sea and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to release Fukushima water into Pacific Ocean
Japan is nearing a decision to release more than 1m tonnes of tritium-contaminated water from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific, a move that threatens to provoke domestic ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan’s Chiba, lender picks ‘wings’ alliance over mergers to battle economic woes
As an ageing population and years of ultra-low interest rates prompt Japan to push for consolidation among regional lenders, Chiba Bank is weathering the challenge with a different approach - by ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima: Japan ‘to release contaminated water into sea’
Japan is to release treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, media reports say. It follows years of debate over how to dispose of the liquid, which includes ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s digital gov’t ranked as world’s best; Britain, Japan in top 5
South Korea ranked first among 33 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Digital Government Index, a survey that measures the level and maturity of government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reportedly decides to release treated Fukushima water into the sea
The decision is highly controversial and staunchly opposed by environmentalists and local fishermen and farmers, among others. ( read original story ...)
This floating spaceport in Japan could bring space travel to the city
The spaceport rises from an island that floats in Tokyo Bay, with the skyscrapers of Japan's capital in the background. It's designed to launch tourists on day trips to space, where they will be able ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan cricket body to probe after player reports corruption
A player taking part in the National T20 Cup reports an approach from a suspected bookmaker during the tournament. ( read original story ...)