Standing on the deck of an American destroyer at a naval base here on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris directly challenged China by accusing it of “disturbing behavior” and “provocations” …
Firms look to open doors in Japan for Cambodian goods
The company FIS Co Ltd has expressed interest in importing potentially lucrative agricultural items from Cambodia for distribution to Japan, as cashew nuts and products thereof reportedly gain …
VP Kamala Harris expresses support for Taiwan, torches China while addressing Navy sailors in Japan
During her trip to Asia, VP Harris took aim at China in a speech to U.S. Navy sailors in Japan. She condemned China for “undermining” order by intimidating and provoking Taiwan.
Kamala Harris seeks chip-manufacturing partners in Japan meetings
Armed with a new law that boosts U.S. support for computer chip manufacturing, Vice President Kamala Harris said the administration was looking for …
USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia score: USA limp to scoreless draw in last friendly ahead of November’s World Cup
The expectation was that Christian Pulisic’s return to the lineup would see the attack improve from their 2-0 loss to Japan, and while it did statistically, with seven shots, four on target, it wasn’t …
Abe’s militaristic funeral captures Japan’s tense mood
Sections of Tokyo, still on edge after Abe’s assassination in July, looked more like a police state than the capital of one of the most stable nations in the world. Twenty thousand police officers and …
U.S. VP Harris to Push Against China’s Taiwan Policy in Japan Speech
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to take aim at China’s actions toward Taiwan during a speech on Wednesday to American sailors serving in Japan. Harris’ trip to Asia comes days after …
Japan’s herd immunity for COVID-19 nears 90%
Major population areas in Japan have reached about 90% in COVID-19 herd immunity after the recent Omicron wave. However, that level is expected to diminish soon.
With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to divisive Abe
With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honoured slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years – a ceremony that has become as …
Japan diplomat ‘blindfolded and bound’ over Russian spy claim
The Japanese government has reacted angrily after the Russian authorities bound and blindfolded one of its diplomats for allegedly spying in the eastern city of …