Japan opposes Russia’s plan for tariff-free zone on disputed isles
NEW YORK, Sep 24, 2021, Kyodo. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Thursday he told…
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[Analytics] LDP dominance still cripples Japanese democracy
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has long dominated Japanese politics, losing power on only two…
China officially applies to join mega regional trade pact
BEIJING, Sep 17, 2021, Bloomberg/Reuters. Beijing has applied to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact once…
[Analytics] Why Australia bet the house on lasting American power in Asia
Less than three years ago, Australia’s leader said his country need not choose between the…
Both North and South Korea fire ballistic missiles
SEOUL, Sep 15, 2021, CNN. Both North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles on Wednesday,…
Deadly rape of Indian woman has ‘shaken the nation once again’
NEW DELHI, Sep 14, 2021, CNN. An Indian woman allegedly assaulted and raped in Mumbai…
Japan, US, S. Korea discuss N. Korea day after missile launch
TOKYO, Sep 14, 2021, AP. Senior diplomats from Japan, the United States and South Korea…
Indebted developer China Evergrande says property sales continue to drop
SHENZHEN, Sep 14, 2021, CNBC. Embattled developer China Evergrande on Tuesday said its property sales…
India’s PM to attend Quad summit in Washington
NEW DELHI, Sep 14, 2021, HT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to…
Taiwan’s war games begin with response to simulated PLA biochemical attack
TAIPEI, Sep 13, 2021, SCMP. Taiwan has launched its most important annual war games to…
Japan warns citizens of possible attack in Southeast Asia
TOKYO, Sep 13, 2021, AP. Japan’s Foreign Ministry urged its citizens on Monday to stay…
As Ford takes the exit route from India, dealers urge govt to step in
NEW DELHI, Sep 12, 2021, Indian Express. Days after Ford announced its decision to stop…