The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday reported 3,483 additional novel coronavirus infections and 39 more deaths. ( read original story ...)
Philippines logs 3,483 new COVID-19 cases, total soars to 224,264
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tally of the Philippines leapt to 224,264 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 3,483 new infections, marking the seventh straight day in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says won’t stop projects with China firms blacklisted by US
The Philippines will not halt infrastructure projects involving Chinese firms blacklisted by ally the United States and will act in its ... ( read original story ...)
Suga seen top contender in Japan PM race as ruling party plans slimmed-down vote
Japan's chief government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, moved a step closer to becoming the next premier when the ruling party decided on Tuesday on a slimmed-down leadership vote that favours the ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s Departure Throws Wrench Into U.S.-Japan Ties
The loss of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a driving force in U.S.-Japan relations for almost eight years, puts the allies on less steady footing as they confront China and prepare to negotiate over the ... ( read original story ...)
Will Japan’s Next Prime Minister Manage the U.S. Relationship Well? | Opinion
While a trade deal more favorable to the U.S. was negotiated, Trump didn't make any major moves to withdraw U.S. forces from Japan. But that may have been a function of Abe's bear hug of the president ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga emerging as favourite to become Japan’s prime minister
Chief cabinet secretary to confirm rumours he will join race to succeed Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
You’re Going to Want to Join this Odyssey Through Postwar Japan
Asha Lemmie’s sprawling, thought-provoking debut novel, “Fifty Words for Rain” will give you 50 reasons to cancel the rest of your day. ( read original story ...)
Who’s next? Abe’s party maneuvers to pick Japan’s next PM
With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will ultimately decide his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Mr. Fixit,’ Yoshihide Suga, set to succeed Shinzo Abe as leader
The Liberal Democratic Party is poised to choose continuity over popularity, as it opts for Abe’s right-hand man as its next leader. ( read original story ...)