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Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill

The military described the amphibious assault training as a ​more realistic combat scenario with less preparation time.

Editorial: Japan's stricter visa rules could drive away vital supporters of society

Foreign nationals running international restaurants and import food shops in Japan are facing the threat of going out of business. This is due to stri

No change in readiness for 'decisive' action on yen: Japan finance chief

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan remains ready to take "decisive" action against the yen's depreciation, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tuesday, as the

Football: Japan train in front of 5,000 fans after arriving in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Kyodo) -- Japan trained for the first time at their World Cup base in Nashville, Tennessee, after arriving Monday from a pre-tou

Goldman’s Japan chief counts on new leaders to drive growth

Hidehiro Imatsu has helped elevate a new generation of leaders into key positions to make the firm more attractive to younger professionals.

Leery of the press but social media savvy, is Sanae Takaichi Japan's first influencer PM?

TOKYO -- Watching Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves a sense of something missing. There are no sharp exchanges in the Diet, the highest organ of st

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, U.S. judge rules

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin concluded that the fee on the visas for highly skilled foreign workers constituted an unlawful tax Congress never authorized.

Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a cl

Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project

The decision comes as Western military officials have warned of a growing threat from ⁠Russia, while the U.S. is stepping up pressure for Europe to rearm itself.

U.S. says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China’s military

The updated list comes less than a month after President Donald Trump met China's Xi Jinping ‌on a ‌visit to Beijing.

Japan Inc. parks $480bn in time deposits despite shareholder pressure

Baby Decline: Births in Japan Drop for the Tenth Successive Year

There were 670,000 births in Japan in 2025, which is the lowest number since records began in 1899.

Japan-Philippines maritime talks ‘big step,’ expert says

China has criticized the Japan-Philippines negotiations, saying that Beijing's participation is essential and that the talks are completely illegal and invalid.

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

The Swiss population had grown to 9.1 million by the end of 2025, from 7.3 million when free movement of people between Switzerland and the European Union was introduced in 2002.

UN spokesman Dujarric gives voice to a world body under pressure

NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Every weekday at noon, Stephane Dujarric stands before reporters at U.N. headquarters to deliver updates on wars, humanitarian cri

Tiny homes see tiny boost for Los Angeles homeless as World Cup nears

Visitors are frequently struck by the staggering levels of homelessness in a city that also has pockets of astonishing wealth.

Corporate Japan borrows more as deals and outflows pressure ratings

Against the backdrop of tighter governance and the return of inflation, investors are pressing companies to deploy capital more aggressively.

South Korea’s AI impact sparks pressure across government bond market

The nation's government bonds have lost 7.5% this year in local-currency terms, the worst performance among 44 markets.

Japan’s growth holds up despite drop in business investment

The economy grew at a still-solid pace at the start of the year even after the turbulence in Iran prompted businesses to cut spending.

Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

Iran has long said any peace deal with the U.S. would depend on a ceasefire also holding in Lebanon.