Asia-Pacific
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Chinese Cargo Ship Travels to U.K. via Arctic Sea in 1st, as Beijing Looks to Lower Shipping Costs
BEIJING — A Chinese cargo ship arrived at a British port on Monday using an Arctic Sea route for ...
October 16, 2025
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Head of U.S. Delegation: China Wants More Productive Conversation, Following Meeting in Beijing
WASHINGTON — China has requested “more productive conversation” with the United States, the head ...
October 8, 2025
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S. Korea PM Urges Solidarity in Face of Economic Uncertainty, Hails Ftas for Trade Stability
SEOUL — South Korea’s prime minister emphasized the importance of international solidarity and co...
October 3, 2025
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PM Ishiba Secures Stable Ties, Paving Way for Successor in Farewell Visit to South Korea’s Lee
BUSAN, South Korea /SEOUL — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s final overseas trip to South Korea wa...
October 1, 2025
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China-Led Indonesian High-Speed Rail in Red as Costs Swell, May Serve as ‘Bad Precedent’
BANGKOK — Indonesia’s high-speed rail line is already facing a financial downturn after opening i...
September 29, 2025
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80 Years After The War / Remaking ‘Death Railway’ into ‘Route of Peace and Prosperity’
During the Pacific War, the Japanese military constructed the Thai-Burma Railway connecting Thail...
September 22, 2025
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Research Center Honoring Late PM Shinzo Abe Launched in Taiwan University
TAIPEI — National Chengchi University in Taiwan launched a research center named after the late f...
September 22, 2025
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Taiwan Authorities Increase Efforts to Cull Invasive Green Iguanas as Their Population Has Exploded
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — A surging population of green iguanas in Taiwan, an invasive species, is wrea...
September 20, 2025
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ROK Special Counsel Seek Arrest Warrant for Unification Church Leader over Alleged Bribery
SEOUL — A South Korean special counsel team on Thursday sought a warrant to arrest Unification Ch...
September 18, 2025
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Taiwan, China Clashed at Japan Envoy’s Residence in Denmark
Taipei, Sept. 16 (Jiji Press)—Guests from China and Taiwan have reportedly clashed at a reception...
September 17, 2025
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S. Korea’s Lee Eager to Enhance Ties with Japan More
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday showed his eagerness to fur...
September 12, 2025
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Outgoing Indian Ambassador to Japan Expects Bilateral Ties to Expand Further, Views Country as a Reliable Partner
Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George expressed his expectations for the future of Japan-India r...
September 9, 2025
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South Korea to Not Attend Japan’s Memorial Ceremony for Miners of Historic Gold Mine for 2nd Consecutive Year
SEOUL — South Korea told Japan on Thursday it will not attend the Sept. 13 memorial ceremony for ...
September 5, 2025
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Taiwan to Fully Lift Import Restrictions on Japanese Foods for First Time Since 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Accident
TAIPEI — Taiwan authorities said Monday they plan to fully lift import restrictions on such Japan...
September 2, 2025
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E10 Shinkansen Trains to Be Introduced to India in Early 2030s, Ishiba, Modi Confirm at Joint Summit
A plan for Japan to introduce E10 Series Shinkansen trains as part of a high-speed rail project i...
August 31, 2025
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