YOMIURI SHIMBUN
Former Trump defence official warns against Chinese surprise attack on Taiwan
Former US President Donald Trump's administration official Elbridge Colby has served as deputy assistant secretary of defence for strategy and force development in 2017-2018. In an interview with Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun conducted in Washington DC, Colby said that the military needed to be strengthened so it could deliver any immediate response against Chinese aggression.
Anxiety grips China as Japan strengthens defence capabilities & outreach
China expresses grave concerns over Japan's advanced fighter jets developed with Italy and the UK. Japan strengthens defence ties with Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, holding a trilateral summit in Washington DC to bolster security arrangements in the Indo-Pacific region.
Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers sign highest contract in North American sports history, Japan celebrate
Los Angeles Dodgers have inked the richest deal in North American sports history even as Japanese crowd have celebrated.
India stands for respecting sovereignty, adherence to international law: PM on China's maritime assertiveness
In an interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, Modi, during his visit to Hiroshima to attend the G7 summit, said the G7 and G20 summits are crucial platforms for global cooperation. "As the G20 chair, I will represent the perspectives and priorities of the Global South at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. Strengthening collaboration between the G7 and G20 is vital in addressing global challenges like climate change, supply chain disruptions, economic recovery, energy instability, healthcare, food security, and peace and security," Modi said.
Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida to meet with top chip firms as market share dips to 10%
The meeting would occur at a time when the United States is increasingly urging allies to work together to counter China's chips and advanced technology development.
Mitsubishi Motors to electrify 100% of its fleet by 2035
Mitsubishi had previously said it would have 50% of its fleet electrified by 2030, a goal the Yomiuri said would remain unchanged, with emphasis then being on pushing forward with electrification over the next five years.
Japan and Australia PMs to focus on closer military ties
Kishida will make the first visit to Australia by a Japanese prime minister since Shinzo Abe in 2018 when he arrives Friday in the west coast city of Perth, officials said. "Prime Minister Kishida and I will discuss ways to strengthen our cooperation and achieve our shared vision for a peaceful, stable, climate resilient and prosperous Indo Pacific," Albanese said in a statement.
China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe
China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe. China will not be allowed to use the southern port of Hambantota for military purposes, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, apparently attempting to allay fears in India and the US about China's increasing maritime presence in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Mourns as Shinzo Abe's body arrives in Tokyo
The murder of Japan's best-known politician rattled the country and sent shockwaves around the world, particularly given the nation's low levels of violent crime and strict gun laws.
Japan an 'indispensable partner' in India's continuing transformation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun.
India-Japan key pillars of stable, secure Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi says in op-ed in Japanese newspaper
"Besides security, together and with like-minded partners in the region and beyond, in institutions and arrangements like Quad, we are promoting initiatives for development, infrastructure, connectivity, sustainability, health, vaccines, capacity building and humanitarian disaster response in the region," Prime Minister Modi said.
Pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics in numbers
The latest budget for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics of 1.6 trillion yen ($15 billion) is up 22% from the previous one compiled before the postponement, and more than twice as big as the estimated budget of 800 billion yen at the time of the bidding for holding the Games.
Fake cheers, empty seats: Tokyo gives glimpse of Covid-era Olympics
The atmosphere could be similar at this summer's coronavirus-delayed Games, with overseas fans already barred and organisers set to decide in June how many domestic spectators can attend, if any at all.
View: The sad way Japan picked a Prime Minister highlights its systemic problems
The constitution of the ruling party, Jiminto, or the LDP, commits it to being a liberal political organisation which advocates democracy and basic human rights. It will “strive to make positive contributions to world peace and the prosperity of mankind.”
Olympics delay could help organisers beat the Tokyo heat
The historic decision to delay the Games due to the coronavirus pandemic gave Tokyo a wide range of options when rescheduling: the Games will be held "beyond 2020, but not later than summer 2021." This leaves open the possibility of a spring Olympics when the weather in Tokyo is at its finest
2,887 days: Abe becomes Japan's longest-serving premier
The 65-year-old is also the second-longest-serving leader of the Group of Seven major economies behind only German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been in office since 2005. Abe's grip on power remains firm as he passes the landmark, with his tenure likely to last until at least September 2021 and no clear successor yet on the horizon.
Pressure grows on Japan PM Shinzo Abe over scandal as support melts
Abe and his finance minister Taro Aso have been on the ropes in recent days following revelations that key documents relating to a controversial land sale were doctored before being sent to MPs.
North Korean leaders used Brazilian passports to apply for western visas
While North Korea’s ruling family is known to have used travel documents obtained under false pretences, there are few specific examples.
US deepening its ties with India, China, Indonesia: Barack Obama
The United States, he said, seeks prosperity, where trade and investment leads to broad-based economic growth and nations play by the same rules.
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