Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 TOKYO: Japan plans a state funeral on Sept. 27 for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot to death at a... Published 20 Jul, 2022 11:31am
World The 2.5 seconds that sealed Shinzo Abe’s fatal security lapses NARA: Bodyguards could have saved Shinzo Abe if they shielded him or removed him from the line of fire in the 2.5... Published 19 Jul, 2022 12:36pm
Opinion Britain, Japan aim to merge Tempest and F-X fighter programmes Britain and Japan are close to an agreement to merge their next-generation Tempest and F-X fighter jet programmes,... Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am
World Mourning Abe, Japan’s ruling party secures sombre election win TOKYO/NARA: With flags at half-mast, Japan mourned the killing of former premier Shinzo Abe on Monday even as the... Published 11 Jul, 2022 01:53pm
Pakistan PM extends condolences to Japan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday extended condolences to the government and people of Japan on the... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz offers condolence for death of Japan’s Shinzo Abe The Japanese PM was shot on Friday while campaigning for a national election Updated 08 Jul, 2022 03:49pm
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yields flat despite firm auction demand TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year bond yields were flat on Tuesday, even as an auction for the bonds with the same maturity... Published 05 Jul, 2022 10:55am
Business & Finance Japan’s worst factory output slump in two years heaps pressure on economy TOKYO: Japan’s factory output posted the biggest monthly drop in two years in May as China’s COVID-19 lockdowns and... Published 30 Jun, 2022 09:52am
World Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain TOKYO: Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday, as the capital’s heat broke... Published 28 Jun, 2022 11:10am
World Crisis-hit Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will call China, India and Japan to a donor conference to drum up more foreign assistance to find... Published 22 Jun, 2022 01:25pm
World Japan to attend NATO summit for first time TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will attend this month’s NATO summit in Madrid,... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am
Sports Mayweather to face MMA fighter in Japan exhibition TOKYO: Newly enshrined Hall of Fame boxer Floyd Mayweather will fight Japanese mixed martial arts star Mikuru... Published 14 Jun, 2022 10:30am
World South Korea says it will boost defence capacity to counter North Korean threat SINGAPORE: South Korean Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defence... Published 12 Jun, 2022 10:44am
Business & Finance Japan PM to visit Toyota headquarters ahead of election, sources say TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit Toyota Motor Corp’s headquarters as early as next... Published 10 Jun, 2022 12:31pm
Life & Style Beloved Japanese manga 'One Piece' heads into final chapter TOKYO: After 25 years and 490 million copies sold worldwide, the beloved Japanese manga 'One Piece' is entering its... Published 08 Jun, 2022 03:08pm
Life & Style Dancing 'old heart-throbs' become TikTok sensation in Japan TOKYO: Showing off their awkward moves in shirts, ties and brightly coloured belly warmers, four men in their 50s ... Published 06 Jun, 2022 03:00pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz welcomes continuous Japanese support Says Japan is among the largest donors for Pakistan and it offers aid without any political strings Updated 06 Jun, 2022 02:38pm
Business & Finance Toyota misses April global production target due to COVID, parts shortage TOKYO: Japan's Toyota Motor Corp on Monday said it missed its global production target for April as COVID-19... Updated 30 May, 2022 01:50pm
Business & Finance Japan Q2, full-year growth to be weaker than previously estimated TOKYO: Japan’s economy will grow at a weaker rate than previously thought this quarter despite hopes for a strong... Published 30 May, 2022 10:24am
World Australian PM says goals aligned with Quad, wants group to lead on climate TOKYO: New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his goals were aligned with the priorities of... Published 24 May, 2022 10:13am
World U.S. President Biden supports Japan becoming permanent member of the U.N. Security Council TOKYO: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he supports Japan becoming a permanent member of the U.N.... Published 23 May, 2022 11:59am
World Biden hails ‘good friend’ Kishida, says US fully committed to Japan’s defence TOKYO: President Joe Biden assured his “good friend” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Monday that the United... Published 23 May, 2022 10:01am
Markets Japan to keep calendar-based JGB sales to market unchanged after extra budget TOKYO: Japan is set to keep its annual calendar-based government bond (JGB) sales to the market steady at initial... Published 16 May, 2022 11:20am
Business & Finance Asian economic powers warn of risks from war, monetary policy normalisation TOKYO: East Asian economic leaders warned on Thursday of risks to the region’s outlook and pledged to remain... Published 12 May, 2022 02:56pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei pulled lower by weakness in US stocks; Uniqlo owner tumbles TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock average slid on Monday, taking cues from weakness in US shares which fell on Friday amid... Published 09 May, 2022 10:25am
World UK to provide 1.3 billion pounds of further military support to Ukraine LONDON: Britain said it would provide a further 1.3 billion pounds ($1.60 billion) in military support and aid to... Updated 08 May, 2022 11:07am
World North Korea fires likely submarine-launched ballistic missile, South Korea, Japan say SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, three days before the... Published 07 May, 2022 05:29pm
World Biden to discuss North Korea on Asia trip: White House WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs with his counterparts... Published 06 May, 2022 10:28am
Business & Finance Tokyo consumer prices rise at fastest pace in 7 years TOKYO: Core consumer prices in Tokyo, considered a leading indicator of Japanese price trends, rose 1.9% in April... Published 06 May, 2022 10:26am
World Japan PM agrees defence deal with Thailand BANGKOK: The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defence agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade... Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am
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