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Leaders of South Korea, Japan agree to work towards improving partnerships

The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed to accelerate efforts to mend ties frayed over Japan's past colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula as they held their countries' first summit talks in nearly three years on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, both governments announced Thursday. The meeting occurred after Tokyo denied Seoul's earlier announcement they had agreed on the summit, in a sign of the delicate nature of their current relations. During their 30-minute meeting in New York on Wednesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shared the need to improve bilateral ties and agreed to instruct their respective diplomats to step up talks for that, Yoon's office said in a statement. Kishida's office confirmed the hotel meeting. A separate Japanese Foreign Ministry statement said the two leaders agreed to promote cooperation between the two countries as well as with the United States. It said the leaders shared the need to restore

Man sets himself on fire to oppose Shinzo Abe's state funeral in Japan

A man set himself on fire on the street near Japan Prime Minister's office in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo to oppose the state funeral for the former PM Shinzo Abe, a local media reported

Storm that killed 2 damages space centre in Japan, 130K still lack power

A tropical storm that dumped heavy rain as it cut across Japan moved into the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday after killing two and injuring more than 100, paralyzing traffic and leaving thousands of homes without power. New damage was reported in southern Japan, where Typhoon Nanmadol hit over the weekend before weakening as it moved north. On Tanegashima island, south of Kyushu island, a wall was damaged at a Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency's space center, the Economy and Industry Ministry said. The extent of damage to the building used for rocket assembly was being assessed. Two deaths were reported in Miyazaki prefecture on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu on Monday, when the storm was more powerful, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. One was a man was found in a car sunk in a flooded farm in Miyakonojo town, and another was found underneath a landslide in Mimata. One person was missing in the western prefecture of Hiroshima, and 115 others were injured across

S Korean President arrives in NY to attend UNGA; set to meet Japanese PM

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has arrived in New York to attend the UN General Assembly and hold a series of summits, including a highly anticipated meeting with Japanese Prime Minister

Typhoon floods parts of Japan, wipes out power, some 60 hurt

A powerful typhoon slammed southwestern Japan with fierce rainfall and winds on Monday, injuring dozens of people, as it swerved north toward Tokyo. Residential streets were flooded with muddy water from rivers, and swathes of homes lost power after Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in the Kyushu region Sunday. The typhoon was packing sustained winds of 108 kilometers per hour (67 mph) and gusts up to 162 kilometers (100 miles) per hour, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Tens of thousands of people spent the night at gymnasiums and other facilities in a precautionary evacuation of vulnerable homes. More than 60 people have been injured, including those who fell down in the rain or were hit by shards of glass, according to Japanese media reports. Torrential winds smashed signboards. A construction crane snapped and a window at a pachinko parlour was shattered in Kagoshima city, southwestern Japan. Bullet trains and airlines suspended service. Warnings were issued about ..

India, Japan concludes week-long 6th edition of maritime exercise 'JIMEX'

The sixth edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022, JIMEX 22 hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other

Powerful typhoon Nanmadol pounds southern Japan; thousands evacuated

The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Nanmadol was heading north after making landfall in Kagoshima city on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu

Super typhoon Nanmadol bears down on Japan's Kyushu island

The 14th typhoon of the season, which has weakened as it approaches Kyushu, is bringing record rainfall, the JMA said, warning of the risk of overflowing rivers.

Japan to issue special typhoon warning for Kyushu region ahead of storm

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Saturday that it is ready to issue a special typhoon warning for some areas in the Kyushu region as an "unprecedented" storm is expected to approach.

Japan sees record trade deficit in August on weak yen, costly oil imports

Japan posted a record trade deficit in August as costs for imports of oil and gas soared, the government reported on Thursday. The 2.82 trillion yen (USD 19.6 billion) deficit, the 13th in a row, was triple the deficit logged in the same month a year earlier. Customs-data showed exports rose 22 per cent from a year earlier as regional economies recovered from pandemic-related disruptions while imports soared 50 per cent. Energy-related imports from the Middle East accounted for about half of the deficit. Japan's currency, the yen, has weakened sharply against the US dollar as the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to counter inflation. Surging prices for many commodities and other products are also pushing Japan's imports higher.

India, Japan agree to strengthen defence cooperation during Tokyo meet

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met their Japanese counterparts Hamada Yasukazu and Hayashi Yoshimasa

Asian countries spend big on fuel oil amid global gas shortage concerns

Japanese imports of the fuel, which can be used instead of natural gas to produce electricity, surged to a four-year high in August, and are set to stay high in the coming months

Industry choosing US over China, Japan to manufacture chips: Joe Biden

Global chips manufacturing industry is opting for the United States over countries like China and Japan to set up their plants, President Joe Biden said as he announced two major investments by these companies here. China, Japan, South Korea, the European Union -- all these places are investing tens of billions of dollars to attract chip manufacturers to their countries. But industry leaders are choosing us, the United States, because they see America is back and America is leading the way, Biden said at the Intel Groundbreaking Site in New Albany, Ohio on Friday. Intel is going to build a workforce of the future right here in Ohio, he said in his speech to mark the groundbreaking of Intel's new semiconductor manufacturing facility. America invented this chip, he said. America invented it. It powered NASA's moon mission. Federal investment helped bring down the cost of making these chips, creating a market and an entire industry. As a result, over 30 years ago, America had more th

S Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh call on Japan PM to discuss bilateral relations

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called on Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and underlined the importance of closer coordination of policies and interests of the two nations to ensure peace and stability in the region. Singh and Jaishankar attended the 2+2 Dialogue along with their counterparts from Japan -- Foreign Affairs Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Defence Minister Hamada Yasukazu -- on Thursday. "Pleased to call on PM Fumio Kishida at the conclusion of our 2+2 meeting. Underlined the importance of closer coordination of policies and interests of India and Japan at this time," Jaishankar tweeted. "Expressed confidence that the vision which he and PM @narendramodi have articulated will be realised early," he said. Singh in his tweet said the India-Japan partnership will have a defining role to play in ensuring peace and stability in the region. Singh during the meeting also extended his heartfelt condolences on the "sad .

India-Japan partnership good for Indo-Pacific region: EAM Jaishankar

A stronger India-Japan partnership is good for each other as well as for the Indo-Pacific region and the global order, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the 2+2 Dialogue along with their counterparts from Japan -- Foreign Affairs Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Defence Minister Hamada Yasukazu -- on Thursday. "Noted the progress in various facets of bilateral cooperation. Discussed current regional and global issues. Agreed to expand and intensify our consultations," Jaishankar tweeted Thursday after concluding a "strategic dialogue" with his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa. "A stronger India-Japan partnership is good for each other, for Indo-Pacific and the global order," he added. Japan and India are members of the Quad - which includes the US and Australia - a strategic grouping considered by some as a counter to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. China claims nearly all of the disputed South

India, Japan to enhance defence ties to bolster their strategic partnership

India and Japan on Thursday agreed to step up bilateral defence cooperation and engage in more military exercises, including holding the first joint fighter jet drills, as they emphasised that their special strategic ties played a crucial role in ensuring a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific, amidst China's aggressive behaviour in the region. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada here on the first day of his official visit to Japan and the two leaders reviewed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation and regional affairs. During the 90-minute-long meeting, the two ministers also agreed to hold military drills aimed at boosting co-ordination between the air forces of the two nations. "Reviewed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation and regional affairs during the bilateral meeting with Japan's Minister of Defence, Mr Yasukazu Hamada in Tokyo today. This year marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries,"

Apple lovers in some Asian countries to pay more for iPhone 14

Buyers of the basic iPhone 14 in Japan - where the yen has slumped 24% since September - will pay 20% more than they did for the iPhone 13 when it was launched a year ago at 99,800 yen ($692.81)

India to seek review of trade agreement with Japan, says Piyush Goyal

India will seek review of its free trade agreement with Japan during a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Japanese counterpart in Los Angeles on Thursday. Nishimura Yasutoshi is the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. In such reviews, normally two countries seek more market access for their respective domestic products and resolve issues which are hindering trade. "I think that's quite long overdue and I am going to raise that issue with my counterpart from Japan. He has just taken over some time back as a new minister. So I will be taking up that issue," Goyal told reporters here when asked if a review of the free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan is on the cards. India and Japan had implemented the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in August 2011. The review assumes significance as domestic steel producers have time and again complained of surge in imports of steel products like hot-rolled steel and other variants f

Japan's JFE to decide on joint venture with JSW in India by 2022-end

Japan's second-biggest steelmaker, which is under JFE Holdings, aims to tap growth in the Indian market by offering advanced steel products to boost efficiency in power generation

India, Japan to enhance military exercises and defence co-operation

India and Japan on Thursday agreed to enhance military exercises and defence cooperation as the two countries emphasised that the bilateral special strategic and global partnership plays a crucial role in ensuring a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific, amidst China's aggressive behaviour in the region. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada here on the first day of his official visit to Japan and the two leaders reviewed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation and regional affairs. They also agreed to hold military drills aimed at boosting co-ordination between the air forces of the two nations. "Reviewed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation and regional affairs during the bilateral meeting with Japan's Minister of Defence, Mr Yasukazu Hamada in Tokyo today. This year marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries," Singh tweeted. Noting that India and Japan pursue a Special Strategic and Global ...