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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2019
At Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Japanese defense minister warns that North Korea remains global threat
Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya urges the international community to work closely to achieve denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 30, 2019
China-U.S. tensions loom large as Shangri-La Dialogue addresses Asian security issues
This weekend, Singapore will once again host — under the stewardship of the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD).
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 2, 2018
Modi threads path between rising China and an uncertain U.S. at first Shangri-La Dialogue appearance
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis described India as the "fulcrum" of security in the Indo-Pacific region as he traveled this week to an annual security conference in Singapore, attended for the first time by an Indian leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2018
Trade war would threaten global growth, Japan and China agree in first economic talks since 2010
Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his Chinese counterpart say the two countries are now at a new starting point to develop their bilateral relationship.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 10, 2018
Washington now hails Seoul-Pyongyang talks despite Kim's refusal to discuss its nuclear threat
North and South Korea held their first talks in over two years on Tuesday, and Washington welcomed them as a first step to solving the North Korean nuclear weapons crisis, even though Pyongyang said those were aimed only at the United States and not up for discussion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2017
Mattis dials up U.S. pressure on China over North Korea, South China Sea
Washington respects Beijing's efforts to restrain Pyongyang but won't accept the militarization of islands in the South China Sea, the U.S. defense chief tells the annual Shangri-La Dialogue.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 22, 2016
Kremlin says almost all dialogue with Washington is frozen
The Kremlin said on Wednesday almost all communications channels between Russia and the United States have been frozen but the U.S. State Department disputed that statement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2016
Diplomatic tag teams emerge as countries find new ways to stand up to China
When U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke at a key Asian security summit over the weekend, he used the word "principled" 38 times, floating his vision of a U.S.-backed "security network" of countries in the region.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2015
Japan, Cuba eye first public-private dialogue meeting in November
Japan and Cuba plan to hold the first meeting of a joint public-private conference in early November in Havana as part of efforts to expand bilateral economic ties, a Japanese government source said Sunday.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 29, 2015
U.S. hopes releasing images of Chinese island-building will spur Asian response
By releasing video of Beijing's island reclamation work and considering more assertive maritime actions, the United States is signaling a tougher stance over the South China Sea and trying to spur Asian partners to more action.
WORLD
Mar 27, 2015
Syria's Assad says he's open to dialogue with U.S.: CBS interview
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is open to having a dialogue with the United States, but there can be no "pressuring of the sovereignty" of his country, he said in an excerpt of an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 25, 2014
Chinese vice premier voices hope for resuming economic dialogue with Japan
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang reportedly said Wednesday that a ministerial-level economic dialogue with Japan should resume despite lingering bilateral tensions, referring to talks that have been frozen since August 2010.
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2014
Japan, India eye launch of security dialogue involving foreign, defense chiefs
Japan and India are in the final stages of negotiations to establish a consultative framework involving their foreign and defense ministers with the aim of reaching a formal agreement at upcoming summit talks on Sept. 1, a Japanese government source said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2014
Abe backs up ASEAN on maritime security, prods China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Friday to support Vietnam and the Philippines in their territorial disputes with China, saying the use of force and intimidation to change the status quo cannot be justified.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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