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Two US B-1B Lancer bombers flew from Guam over the South China Sea last month, while a US warship carried out a manoeuvring drill within 12 nautical miles of one of China's artificial islands in the waterway in late May. (Photo: AP)

US bombers fly over South China Sea, challenge disputed region

The flight on Thursday came as President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping prepare for a likely meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

07 Jul 2017 4:28 PM

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike places a green rosette on the name of an elected candidate of her new party, Tomin First no Kai, or Tokyoites First Party, written in green above, as she waits for the result of Sunday's city assembly election in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

Japan PM's party on track for huge defeat in Tokyo election

The broadcaster projected that a coalition under Koike would win 73 to 85 seats in the chamber.

02 Jul 2017 6:49 PM

Tokyo-based firm is facing lawsuits and huge costs over the problems that are linked to at least 16 deaths and scores of injuries globally.

Japan's airbag giant Takata files for bankruptcy

The airbag division has accounted for more than a third of total annual revenue around 663 billion yen.

26 Jun 2017 1:52 PM

Damaged USS Fitzgerald is seen at the US Naval base in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo Sunday. (Photo: AP)

US Navy identifies 7 missing sailors after collision off Japan

Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, the commander of Navy, also described a harrowing scene as other sailors fought to keep the ship from sinking.

19 Jun 2017 10:40 AM

Damaged USS Fitzgerald is seen at the US Naval base in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo Sunday. Navy divers found a number of sailors' bodies Sunday aboard the stricken USS Fitzgerald that collided with a container ship in the busy sea off Japan. (Photo: AP)

US Navy stop search operation after bodies of 7 missing sailors found on ship

Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin paid tribute to the crew's efforts to save their ship, saying they prevented it from sinking.

18 Jun 2017 12:57 PM

Sexual assault victims for the first time will also include men, with the definition of "rape" dramatically widened. (Representational/File)

Lawmakers in Japan hike minimum jail term for rape in sex law overhaul

Lawmakers decided unanimously to update the 1907 statute to impose tougher penalties on sex attackers and make prosecutions easier.

16 Jun 2017 6:43 PM

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (Photo: AP)

Japan's 1st abdication: Parliament passes law for emperor Akihito to step down

Citing health issues, the 83-yr-old monarch had expressed his desire to take a back seat in '16 after 30 yrs on the Chrysanthemum Throne.

09 Jun 2017 9:45 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

Ready to deploy new missile capable of reaching Japan, US military bases: North Korea

The missile tested on Sunday is believed to be capable of reaching Japan and several major US military bases in the country.

22 May 2017 10:58 AM

The North also announced last week that it thwarted what it claims was a CIA-backed attempt to assassinate Kim. (Photo: AP)

North Korea sends letter of protest against tougher US sanctions

North Korea and the United States have no diplomatic relations and virtually no official channels of communication.

12 May 2017 1:16 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

No plan to tax agriculture income; rich farmer very rare: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said NPA resolution will take time but the process has to be expeditiously started now by the banks.

09 May 2017 2:05 PM

Remonetisation to expand tax base: Arun Jaitley

Finance minister said that the move brought about a far greater movement towards digitisation.

08 May 2017 1:31 PM

GST scheduled for July 1 rollout: Arun Jaitley

GST will replace an array of central and state levies with a national sales tax.

08 May 2017 12:58 PM

Nonnon, a 47-year-old Myanmar refugee and nail artist, working at a nail salon in Tokyo. (Photo: AFP)

No welcome mat: Japan is tough to crack for refugees

Officials defend the low number, saying applicants are mainly from Asian countries seeking access to Japan solely for economic reasons.

06 May 2017 1:20 AM

Revenue is expected to grow 5.2 per cent to eight trillion yen.

Sony sees net profit more than tripling in current year

Sony's annual operating profit was on track to hit 500 billion yen.

28 Apr 2017 12:23 PM

The initial capital expenditure will be 20 billion Japanese yen.

Suzuki, partners to set up lithium ion plant in India

Joint venture company will be capitalised at 2 billion Japanese yen, with the planned participation ratio of Suzuki.

14 Apr 2017 2:19 PM

Before and during World War II, Japan forced many Korean and other women in Asia to work in brothels for the Japanese military in what was known as the 'comfort women' system. (Photo: AP)

Japan envoy recalled over statue row to return to South Korea

Japan felt the need to develop ties with a new govt succeeding ousted South Korean President Park amid North Korea's missile threat.

03 Apr 2017 1:26 PM

An official said the number of teachers among the victims is still unknown. (Photo: AFP)

Avalanche in Japan kills 8 students, injures over 30

A group of 52 students and 11 teachers from seven high schools were on a 3-day mountaineering outing when the disaster struck.

27 Mar 2017 2:10 PM

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will hold talks with European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker and freshly re-elected EU President Donald Tusk in Brussels. (Photo: AP)

Japan PM heads to Europe to discuss security, trade

Abe will visit technology show CeBIT in Hanover followed by a summit with Angela Merkel and a meeting with Francois Hollande in Paris.

19 Mar 2017 1:37 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (Photo: File)

N Korea tests powerful new high-thrust rocket engine

Kim Jong Un calls it a great event of historic significance for the country's indigenous rocket industry.

19 Mar 2017 10:31 AM

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Top US envoy begins Asia tour amid North Korea crisis

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has promised to take a tough line on Kim Jong-un's isolated regime.

15 Mar 2017 1:32 PM

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