Campaigning begins for Japan’s parliamentary election
TOKYO (AP) — Official campaigning for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary election began Tuesday with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeking a mandate for his policies and for reforms after the…
Vietnamese PM called on Japan to invest more in ASEAN
ASEAN and Australian heads of states at the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit held in Laos on Thursday. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương GiangVIENTIANE — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Thursday…
Việt Nam seeks Japan’s cooperation in hydrogen energy development
The delegation from the National Innovation Center (NIC) takes a group photo with Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vũ Chi Mai. VNA/VNS Photo Xuân GiaoTOKYO — Vietnamese Consul General in…
Japan government, ruling parties relieved by approval rating but concerns remain ahead of lower house election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba leaves the Prime Minister's Office after speaking on the telephone with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday morning. — The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN PhotoTOKYO – The government…
Deputy Minister of Defense hosts President of Japan’s National Defense Academy
Delegation of Vietnamese Central Military Commission and Japanese National Defense Academy pose a photo before the reception in in Hà Nội on September 27. -- VNA/VNS PhotoHÀ NỘI – Member…
New Japan ruling LDP head Ishiba to support wage growth, consumption – The Mainichi
Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba sits in the chair of the LDP president at the Japanese ruling party's headquarters…
Nine ruling party candidates vie to replace Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida
TOKYO (AP) — A record nine candidates are running in Japan's ruling party election Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. A former defense minister who is a longtime…
Japan’s economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, slower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, in the April-June period, boosted by better wages and spending,…
Sale of US Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn’t Steeltown USA anymore
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Generations of Pittsburghers have worked at steel mills, rooted for the Steelers or ridden the rollercoaster at Kennywood amusement park, giving them a bird's eye view of…
Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term as governor Sunday, and one of…