Kishida stresses ‘dialogue,’ distinguishes self from Abe, Suga
The new PM vowed to reflect the needs of the people in public administration by instructing all his Cabinet ministers to hold dialogues with the public.
A thousand cheers for Maria Ressa & Muratov
The Nobel peace prize draws attention to the critical role that independent journalism plays in world order.
Government appeals Jakarta air pollution verdict against Jokowi
The ruling found the President and other top government officials guilty of negligence for failing to tackle Jakarta’s chronic air pollution.
Taiwan question will be resolved as national rejuvenation becomes reality, says Xi
Socialism with Chinese characteristics has proven to be the only correct path to realise national rejuvenation, the Chinese President said.
India has adequate coal stock , says coal ministry
The country faces an energy crisis with coal stocks set to dwindle to an all time low.
China to bolster power, coal supplies
China to bolster power, coal supplies
Journalists Maria Ressa from Philippines and Russia’s Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
The two were given the award for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo calls for cooperation amid US-China rivalry
His main priorities for Indonesia remain the development of human resources and infrastructure, he said.
Strong quake jolts Tokyo area, hurting 17, disrupting traffic
No tsunami was caused by the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Fuel prices soar across Asia as global energy crunch deepens
Asian buyers are paying top dollar for a variety of fuels as they seek alternatives to increasingly pricey natural gas.