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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
last updated:
29 November, 2024
South Korea
Will South Korea draw closer to China if ties with US worsen under Trump?
Beijing may also see a potential new administration in Seoul as an avenue to improve ties between both sides, analysts say.
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Banking & finance
Banks, insurers rush for gold in Hong Kong’s ‘silver-hair economy’
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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)
Hong Kong’s pension nest egg is on course for best return in 4 years
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China stock market
China’s stocks edge up as traders await clarity on stimulus amid holidays
Chinese stocks stuck in a narrow range over the past two months as investors gear up for effective implementation of stimulus policies.
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Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines restores systems after cyberattack delayed flights
Problems with the carrier’s baggage check-in system caused delays at several Japanese airports.
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Yasukuni Shrine
Chinese national gets 8 months in prison for Yasukuni Shrine graffiti case
Jiang Zhuojun and two others are accused of vandalising a pillar at the controversial landmark by spray-painting the word ‘toilet’ on it.
26 Dec 2024 - 3:23AM
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Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for December 27-29
This weekend, say farewell to a popular speakeasy, make the rounds of Hong Kong’s brightest new bars, and welcome the new year with booze-free tipples.
25 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
China-Japan relations
Japan offers to ease visa rules for Chinese tourists during foreign minister’s visit
Takeshi Iwaya made the announcement a month after Beijing added Japan to its own scheme to allow visa-free travel.
25 Dec 2024 - 9:49PM
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Cambodia
Cambodia’s approval of Japanese naval visits signals ‘balanced’ foreign policy
The move comes as Cambodia-China ties might have stalled due to Beijing holding up funding for Phnom Penh and concerns about scam centres.
25 Dec 2024 - 10:06PM
China-South Korea relations
Chinese, South Korean foreign ministers in first call since martial law crisis
Foreign ministry says China won’t interfere because ‘South Korean people have the wisdom and ability to properly handle domestic issues’.
25 Dec 2024 - 4:50PM
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Aviation accidents
Coastguard plane in Japan airport crash mistook taxi order for runway clearance
Japan Transport Safety Board releases recordings from the aircraft that collided with a JAL jetliner at Haneda airport in January.
26 Dec 2024 - 4:49AM
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Defence
‘Japan’s neighbourhood more dangerous’? Fears over Chinese land purchases
New study shows Chinese nationals or entities bought 203 of 371 properties or land close to sensitive sites in Japan in the past year.
25 Dec 2024 - 1:57PM
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Jobs
‘Very worrying’: record 78% of people in Japan feel anxious, survey shows
Economy, rising prices, uncertain job prospects and the state of the world among reasons for concern, as more feel standard of living declining.
25 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
Diaoyu Islands
Will a firm US stance on Diaoyu Islands be too ‘provocative’ for Japan?
US analyst urges Trump to resume military exercises on disputed islands to send message of deterrence to China, reinforce sovereignty stance.
25 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Education
‘Baby hatch’ boy, now grown up, teaches kids to love life
Koichi Miyatsu, whose mother died when he was a baby, runs an education programme in Japan based on his being raised by foster parents.
25 Dec 2024 - 8:18AM
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Who is Jolin Zhu? Chinese woman, sixth wife of elderly Oracle founder
33-year-old studied at prestigious language school in northeastern China, has been dubbed ‘the next Wendi Deng’ by online observers.
26 Dec 2024 - 10:21AM
United States
Fate of Nippon Steel’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands
Joe Biden has 15 days to decide on the US$15 billion sale, amid opposition from key stakeholders, and president-elect Trump, who says it is a national security risk.
24 Dec 2024 - 5:59PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Japan’s Honda, Nissan aim to merge
The carmakers cited increased competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers as one reason behind the merger
24 Dec 2024 - 5:02PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hang Seng Index closes above 20,000 on mainland Chinese buying
The benchmark gained 1.1 per cent, the most in nearly two weeks, while the turnover on the exchange was 14 per cent below average.
25 Dec 2024 - 9:19AM
North Korea
Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia
From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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Robotics
China’s industrial robot sales shrink on ‘tightening demand’
Total industrial robot deliveries this year are estimated to reach 300,000 units, down 5 per cent from 2023.
23 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Japan’s Honda and Nissan join forces to create world’s third-largest carmaker
This move comes as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels and towards electric vehicles, where Japanese companies have lagged behind their rivals.
24 Dec 2024 - 5:09PM
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Tourism
Japan’s picturesque Ginzan Onsen starts limiting day trippers during winter
New rules aim to ease crowding, traffic congestion, improve safety, and preserve the charm of a town known for its snowy scenes.
23 Dec 2024 - 12:57PM
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Population
Can nuclear waste save this Japanese town?
The mayor of Suttsu volunteered the northern town as a potential storage site for nuclear waste generated by Japan’s atomic energy grid
22 Dec 2024 - 9:01AM
Food and Drinks
Japan brewery aims to make world’s first space sake, sell it for US$640,000
Asahi Shuzo said the ingredients would be sent to the International Space Station in late 2025.
21 Dec 2024 - 3:52PM
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Environment
Name and shame rule: Fukushima raises a stink over improper waste disposal
Errant individuals will be given a verbal warning but repeat offenders may see their names appearing on Fukishima’s official website.
21 Dec 2024 - 10:10AM
Asia travel
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Unmissable Japan, from Fukuoka’s yatai feasts to luxury ryokans and a samurai’s trek
Looking for a reason to visit Japan? Well, here are five, from a culinary adventure along a historical samurai trek and Okinawa’s gems, to the best Mount Fuji has to offer.
20 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
Malaysia
Malaysian influencer behind South Korea tour mess denies fleeing to Japan
The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000.
20 Dec 2024 - 12:47PM
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