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U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction

The disclosure came a day after an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said that a peace ‌deal hinged ‌on the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets frozen by the United States.

Former Canadian diplomat detained in China says Japan needs to help constrain Beijing

Countries like Japan, South Korea and Australia cannot counter China on their own, but with the U.S. and India, they could constrain Beijing's influence, Michael Kovrig says.

Housing industry hit by shortage of naphtha-derived materials

It is unclear when the situation will improve, and it could also have an impact on consumers in the form of higher housing prices or delayed construction.

Crested ibises released into wild in quake-hit Ishikawa

The prefectural government hopes the effort will be a symbol of reconstruction from the powerful January 2024 earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula.

China is building launchpads near its nuclear missile silos

The scale of the construction points to a sweeping expansion of hardened infrastructure ​designed to protect and operate China's land-based nuclear forces.

Kansai airport expands international area in 1st major renewal

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Kansai International Airport in western Japan unveiled its expanded international area to the media Friday after five years of constr

Deeply entrenched gender roles a key factor in Japan’s low birthrate

A survey has found that many women in rural areas feel constrained by social norms, which could lead to a demographic crisis if left unaddressed.

Japan's Chiyoda to fully resume construction on Qatari LNG plant

Japan's Chiyoda to resume construction on Qatari LNG plant

Malaysia-Japan hydrogen project scales back due to funding constraints

Japan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September

During an envisaged two-day visit, the emperor and the empress are expected to inspect progress in reconstruction programs in areas devastated by earthquakes in 2016.

Dozens feared trapped after building collapses in Philippines

Around 30 to 40 people ⁠are feared trapped after a nine-story building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital, a city official said Sunday.

Japan antitrust watchdog raids firms in Hokkaido Shinkansen bid-rigging probe

The probes targeted nine construction companies and a government-linked railway infrastructure agency.