Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo made the remarks at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, after returning home following his attendance at the second meeting of the South Korea-U.S. Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) in Washington last Friday.
Asia markets take a breather, Bank of Japan decision and China LPR in focus this week
The Bank of Japan will hold its final meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, while China will announce its loan prime rates on Wednesday.
UPDATE 2-North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, condemns U.S. for raising tensions
North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile on Sunday, Japan’s Coast Guard and the South Korean military said, as Pyongyang condemned U.S.-led military shows of force as tantamount to “a …
Philippines, Japan agree to rush talks for mutual defense pact
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter STRONG allies, the Philippines and Japan have agreed to quicken talks on a possible deal that would give Japanese security forces easier access to facilities in the Southeast Asian nation.
Japan companies in Thailand should make quick decisions amid Chinese rise, says PM Srettha
You are not alone in the world’, reminded Srettha Thavisin, who agreed in principle to incentives to help Japanese carmakers produce more electric vehicles in Thailand.
Vietnam and Japan enhance cooperation in high-quality human resources training
Vietnam’s CMC Corporation and the Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) exchanged an agreement on cooperation in education and training, within the framework of the Vietnam-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo on …
Japanese, Philippine firms showcase products for recycling-oriented society
An event in Tokyo has showcased products co-developed by Japanese and Philippine firms with the theme of a recycling-oriented society.
Nissan to export China-developed EVs to global markets, plans R&D tie-up with Tsinghua University
The Japanese carmaker is considering exporting its line-up of conventional and planned pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars manufactured and developed in China.
Brunei and Japan establish energy transition cooperation
Japan and Brunei expressed deep appreciation on the warm and close relations between the Sultanate and Japan, underpinned by long-standing cooperation in areas such as economic, trade and investment, …
Vietnam rethinks scepticism in China’s Belt and Road Initiative as Laos, Cambodia reap benefits
Vietnam’s access to financing by Japan and South Korea, as well as public distrust in China, are factors why it does not host any flagship belt and projects.