Nice attack overshadows Europe-Asia summit
The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), held every two years and which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is supposed to be a venue for increasing cooperation across the Eurasian region and exploring ways to strengthen the global system of agreements that govern everything from trade to civil aviation.
Jul 15, 2016, 10:50 AM IST
China attacks Japanese judge who appointed SCS tribunal
China today launched a blistering attack on the jurists of a UN-backed international tribunal that struck down its claims over the strategic South China Sea, saying a Japanese judge who appointed the arbitrators "manipulated" the judgement against Beijing.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:23 PM IST
Japan court upholds reactor shutdown in new blow to nuclear industry
A Japanese court on Tuesday upheld an order to keep two reactors operated by Kansai Electric Power closed, the utility said, helping keep efforts to get the country`s struggling nuclear industry up and running in limbo.
Jul 12, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
After win, Abe calls for debate on Japan constitution
An emboldened Shinzo Abe called on Monday for debate on Japan's pacifist constitution, which he said it was his "duty" to revise after scoring a strong win in weekend elections.
Jul 11, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
Japan ruling bloc election win threatens regional stability: Xinhua
China`s official news agency said on Monday a win for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s ruling bloc in upper house elections posed a danger to regional stability, with lawmakers who favour revising the pacifist constitution holding a "super majority".
Jul 11, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
Economy, security key issues as Japan votes for upper house
Japanese are voting in a nationwide election for the upper house that may cement the Prime Minister's grip on power, as he forges ahead with policies to encourage exports and easy lending to keep a shaky economic growth going.
Jul 10, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
Japan votes in upper house election
The vote outcome is expected to become clear shortly after the polls close at 8:00 AM.
Jul 10, 2016, 05:07 AM IST
Abe pledges to boost economy as upper house poll campaign begins
Abe is casting the July 10 election for half the seats in the 242-member chamber as a referendum on his decision to delay a planned hike in an unpopular sales tax.
Jun 22, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Japan`s Abe says N. Korea missile launch `cannot be tolerated`
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned a North Korean missile test on Wednesday, according to media, as reports emerged of a possible second test by Pyongyang.
Jun 22, 2016, 05:56 AM IST
Japan says ageing nuclear reactors can stay on line
Japanese regulators said today that two ageing nuclear reactors can stay on line for up to 20 more years -- the first such exception under tighter safety rules imposed after the 2011 Fukushima crisis.
Jun 20, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
62% of Japanese doubt PM Shinzo Abe's ''Abenomics''
At least 62 per cent of Japanese public showed their doubt about the effectiveness of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s economic policy mix dubbed "Abenomics", said the latest nationwide poll released on Monday.
Jun 13, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
Jaitley to 'take India story forward' with Japanese investors
Tokyo: Eyeing investments from Asia's second-biggest economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said his visit to Japan is aimed at taking India growth story forward with investors so as to make them invest in a host of sectors, including infrastructure.
May 30, 2016, 12:15 PM IST
Japan PM may face no-confidence motion over tax issue
Finance Minister Taro Aso said that if the tax hike is postponed, the Prime Minister should dissolve the Lower House to seek a public mandate in a general election.
May 30, 2016, 10:53 AM IST
Japan's Shinzo Abe may leave tax hike to next PM: Reports
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to push back his debt-loaded country's next tax hike for two and a half years, when he will likely have left office, reports said Sunday.
May 29, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
Japan shares G-7 push for inclusive growth with Asia, Africa
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is sharing a push by the Group of Seven advanced industrial nations to promote inclusive growth across the globe in meetings with leaders of seven developing countries.
May 28, 2016, 09:38 AM IST
Barack Obama lays wreath at Hiroshima Memorial, says death fell from the sky and the world changed
“In the image of a mushroom cloud that rose in these skies we are starkly reminded of humanity's core contradictions."
May 27, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
G7 says 'concerned' by situation in East, South China seas
The G7 -- the US, Japan, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Canada -- said settlement of disputes should be "peaceful" and "freedom of navigation and overflight" should be respected.
May 27, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Atomic bomb survivors to attend Hiroshima event for Obama visit
Obama has said he will not apologise for the Aug 6, 1945 bombing.
May 26, 2016, 13:49 PM IST
Japan's Shinzo Abe takes G7 leaders to shrine as economy tops summit agenda
Abe greeted US President Barack Obama and other G7 partners one-by-one at Ise Grand Shrine in central Japan, dedicated to sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami.
May 26, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Obama looks to Hiroshima visit; Abe won't go to Pearl Harbor
President Barack Obama said today he plans to use his historic visit to Hiroshima with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to reflect on the suffering of war and the need to take steps to prevent it.
May 25, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
