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Japanese firms slow down on Asean expansion plans

December 28, 2015 - 9:00am

The intention of Japanese companies to expand business in the next one or two years in the 10-member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has declined, but these firms still expect business...

Business

Seoul, Tokyo bickering days before 3-way summit with China

By Foster Klug | October 28, 2015 - 8:23am

South Korea and Japan finally announced Wednesday what has long been rumored — a three-way leaders' meeting with China this weekend in Seoul — but details are still scarce with just days to go.

World

US research: Nuclear NKorea expanding uranium mining

By Matthew Pennington | August 12, 2015 - 4:14pm

North Korea is expanding its capacity to mine and mill uranium ore which could supply its nuclear weapons program or fuel nuclear reactors, according to new US research.

World

UN chief urges Japan, China, South Korea to reconcile

By Mari Yamaguchi | March 17, 2015 - 7:28am

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged the leaders of Japan, China and South Korea on yesterday to work harder for reconciliation over their wartime past to ensure peace and stability in the region.

World

Consumer confidence in AsPac down slightly

February 23, 2015 - 12:00am

Consumers in Asia Pacific’s emerging markets remain optimistic despite a slight decline in overall consumer confidence for the region, according to the MasterCard index of consumer confidence.

Business

Valmayor heads Syngenta NE Asia

November 7, 2013 - 12:00am

Swiss-based global agribusiness leader, Syngenta recently announced its decision to assign the head of its Philippine operations to lead its growth and market expansion strategy for the Northeast Asian market. ...

Business

US offers talks but not on NKorean terms

April 16, 2013 - 1:18pm

After weeks of war cries, North Korea has options to dial down tensions with the U.S. and South Korea, but it's unlikely to be tempted by Washington's offer to restart negotiations on its nuclear program.

World

Japan’s Peace Constitution: Is it time for a change?

By Roberto R. Romulo | January 11, 2013 - 12:00am

The election of a new Japanese prime minister and the speculation of his potential hawkish policy have generated much interest and speculation for us in Asia.

Business

South Korea looks forward to furthering ties with China

December 2, 2012 - 3:02pm

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said he hoped the country's next administration and the new Chinese leadership would make efforts to further friendly relations between the two nations.

Chinese premier calls for patience, goodwill to ease tensions on Korean Peninsula

May 13, 2012 - 1:09pm

Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday urged all sides concerned to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula with wisdom, patience and goodwill.