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The map connects the Line of Control with China’s border to assert Islamabad’s claim to Siachen Glacier. New Delhi has slammed the move as ‘an exercise in political absurdity’.
The map connects the Line of Control with China’s border to assert Islamabad’s claim to Siachen Glacier. New Delhi has slammed the move as ‘an exercise in political absurdity’.
The deal aimed at easing the cross-border flow of services and investment took effect for Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand. The other five Asean member states are set to join at a later date.
The deal aimed at easing the cross-border flow of services and investment took effect for Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand. The other five Asean member states are set to join at a later date.
The US has meanwhile offered to help monitor activities of Chinese ships around islands in the East China Sea, known as the Senkakus by Japan.
The US has meanwhile offered to help monitor activities of Chinese ships around islands in the East China Sea, known as the Senkakus by Japan.
There were 830 new Covid-19 infections reported on Thursday, as Japanese set out on trips subsidised through the ‘Go To Travel’ campaign.
There were 830 new Covid-19 infections reported on Thursday, as Japanese set out on trips subsidised through the ‘Go To Travel’ campaign.
Prefectural governors have been calling for more power to be given to local governments in their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prefectural governors have been calling for more power to be given to local governments in their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
As karaoke bars reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new setting can amplify mid-range to high-range pitches which are muffled through a mask.
As karaoke bars reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new setting can amplify mid-range to high-range pitches which are muffled through a mask.
The arrangement will permit cross-border travel for essential business and official purposes only and remains subject to Covid-19 preventive guidelines.
The arrangement will permit cross-border travel for essential business and official purposes only and remains subject to Covid-19 preventive guidelines.
There are ‘strong doubts’ the US military has taken adequate measures to prevent the Covid-19 disease from spreading, Governor Denny Tamaki says.
There are ‘strong doubts’ the US military has taken adequate measures to prevent the Covid-19 disease from spreading, Governor Denny Tamaki says.
The fishing vessels – Lu Huang Yuan Yu 117 and Lu Huang Yuan Yu 118 – were ‘dragged to a military base’ on Batam Island for further investigation.
The fishing vessels – Lu Huang Yuan Yu 117 and Lu Huang Yuan Yu 118 – were ‘dragged to a military base’ on Batam Island for further investigation.
Police arrested Saki Kakehashi, 24, on suspicion of leaving her daughter unattended for eight days while spending time with her boyfriend.
Police arrested Saki Kakehashi, 24, on suspicion of leaving her daughter unattended for eight days while spending time with her boyfriend.
Japanese administrators and engineers helped transform water quality in the early 20th century, raising life expectancy of Taiwanese by over 50 per cent.
Japanese administrators and engineers helped transform water quality in the early 20th century, raising life expectancy of Taiwanese by over 50 per cent.
The man from Kanagawa Prefecture was detained by Chinese authorities in May 2015 when he visited Dandong close to the border with North Korea.
The man from Kanagawa Prefecture was detained by Chinese authorities in May 2015 when he visited Dandong close to the border with North Korea.
Koko the cat in central Japan’s Toyama city honoured by local police for helping lead to the rescue of an elderly man who had fallen into an irrigation channel.
Koko the cat in central Japan’s Toyama city honoured by local police for helping lead to the rescue of an elderly man who had fallen into an irrigation channel.
Companies in Japan are testing AI to help hire talent, from résumé screening to analysing candidates’ word choices and speech patterns. Some use chatbots to interview applicants.
Companies in Japan are testing AI to help hire talent, from résumé screening to analysing candidates’ word choices and speech patterns. Some use chatbots to interview applicants.
Former US national security adviser John Bolton said Donald Trump used his relationship with Shinzo Abe to push for a boost in farm exports to Japan.
Former US national security adviser John Bolton said Donald Trump used his relationship with Shinzo Abe to push for a boost in farm exports to Japan.
The Ishigaki city assembly changed the name of the area from ‘Tonoshiro’ to ‘Tonoshiro Senkaku’ – inserting the Japanese name for the disputed islands, which are known as Diaoyu in China.
The Ishigaki city assembly changed the name of the area from ‘Tonoshiro’ to ‘Tonoshiro Senkaku’ – inserting the Japanese name for the disputed islands, which are known as Diaoyu in China.
Restrictions were eased despite the capital still recording double-digit daily new infections.
Restrictions were eased despite the capital still recording double-digit daily new infections.
With an ageing population and a shortage of nursing care, Japan is turning to the internet of things and artificial intelligence to supplement human help.
With an ageing population and a shortage of nursing care, Japan is turning to the internet of things and artificial intelligence to supplement human help.
The Japanese capital saw 47 new Covid-19 cases, with 18 linked to nightlife establishments, as authorities work to prevent a second wave of infections.
The Japanese capital saw 47 new Covid-19 cases, with 18 linked to nightlife establishments, as authorities work to prevent a second wave of infections.
Bilateral ties complicated by Beijing’s tightening grip on Hong Kong and tensions with Washington – Tokyo’s key ally.
Bilateral ties complicated by Beijing’s tightening grip on Hong Kong and tensions with Washington – Tokyo’s key ally.
An application has been lodged by an individual in Shenzhen to trademark ‘Ainu’ for products such as smartphone cases and computer mouses.
An application has been lodged by an individual in Shenzhen to trademark ‘Ainu’ for products such as smartphone cases and computer mouses.
More than two dozen North Koreans also charged for facilitating over US$2.5 billion in payments in largest such sanctions violations case.
More than two dozen North Koreans also charged for facilitating over US$2.5 billion in payments in largest such sanctions violations case.
Shinji Aoba is charged with murder and other offences for the attack on Kyoto Animation which killed 36 people.
Shinji Aoba is charged with murder and other offences for the attack on Kyoto Animation which killed 36 people.
Kurokawa, an ally of PM Shinzo Abe, admitted to playing mahjong for money with reporters, defying social distancing guidelines to fight coronavirus.
Kurokawa, an ally of PM Shinzo Abe, admitted to playing mahjong for money with reporters, defying social distancing guidelines to fight coronavirus.
Tokyo had refrained from claiming ownership of the islands last year amid hopes Shinzo Abe and Vladimir Putin would break the deadlock in the territorial dispute.
Tokyo had refrained from claiming ownership of the islands last year amid hopes Shinzo Abe and Vladimir Putin would break the deadlock in the territorial dispute.
Pharmaceutical firms and health institutes in countries including the US, China and Germany have led the development to treat coronavirus patients.
Pharmaceutical firms and health institutes in countries including the US, China and Germany have led the development to treat coronavirus patients.
The WHO has been accused by the US and some of its allies of turning a blind eye while China withheld data that could have helped limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The WHO has been accused by the US and some of its allies of turning a blind eye while China withheld data that could have helped limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Some patients see the pandemic as the perfect time for cosmetic surgery, knowing their face masks will cover the swelling following an operation.
Some patients see the pandemic as the perfect time for cosmetic surgery, knowing their face masks will cover the swelling following an operation.
Indonesian crew of Chinese-flagged Long Xing 629 tuna longliner told South Korean media crewmates were denied medical treatment and subjected to physical abuse.
Indonesian crew of Chinese-flagged Long Xing 629 tuna longliner told South Korean media crewmates were denied medical treatment and subjected to physical abuse.
PM Shinzo Abe planned to amend four elements of Japan’s constitution to give more power to the cabinet in an emergency, and to describe the Self-Defence forces as the nation’s legitimate military.
PM Shinzo Abe planned to amend four elements of Japan’s constitution to give more power to the cabinet in an emergency, and to describe the Self-Defence forces as the nation’s legitimate military.