Asia-Pacific
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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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Japan Hopes to Draw India Toward Democratic Group, as U.S. Tariffs Allow China to Take Advantage
The agreement reached between Japan and India on Friday is believed to reflect Tokyo’s aim to str...
August 31, 2025
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Ishiba, Modi Issue ‘Joint Vision’ Setting New Target of ¥10 Trillion for Japan’s Investment in India
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Friday issued a “joint ...
August 30, 2025
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Modi Says India Will Work More Closely with Japan on Defense, in Interview with Yomiuri Shimbun
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated he would improve defense cooperation wi...
August 29, 2025
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Written Interview Responses
The following is the full written response from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to questions ...
August 29, 2025
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