Zelenskyy calls for eradication of war while in Hiroshima for G7 summit
Touching upon what he expected of Japan, the president said, “[Ukraine] needs both immediate reconstruction plans and long-term projects.”
Geopolitics
Bangladesh needs to be more cost-competitive to boost exports to Japan: Experts
To promote Japanese investment, a dedicated economic zone is being constructed outside the capital with tax exemptions, income tax immunity.
‘India can’t suppress Kashmiri voices’: FM Bilawal on upcoming G20 moot
Pakistan has expressed strong indignation at New Delhi’s decision to hold the meeting in occupied Kashmir and called it a “self-serving move”.
Timor Leste heads to the polls in parliamentary election
The upcoming poll is the country's fifth parliamentary election since gaining its independence in 2002.
G7 leaders seek to decarbonise existing cars
“It’s a fragile agreement, like glasswork,” a senior official of Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said. “It requires careful handling.”
China to enhance practical cooperation with Malaysia: Top Chinese legislator
Chinese legislator Zhao Leji said China and Malaysia have developed sound and stable relations, and achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation.
Move Forward Party leader sees a stronger role for Thailand regionally and on the global stage
Party leader Pita Limjaroenra also said that the next Move Forward-led government will revive Thailand’s leading role in Asean and work to lessen the violence in Myanmar.
Yoon, Kishida pay respects to Korean victims of Hiroshima atomic bomb
It was the first such visit for a South Korean leader and the second for a Japanese prime minister.
South Korean water inspection team departs for Fukushima
The inspection team reiterated that it would affirm the safety of the facilities in Japan based on "scientific grounds and standards".
Seoul vows more non-lethal support for Ukraine
President Yoon told President Zelenskyy that Korean companies will participate in postwar reconstruction projects, but did not mention Seoul's support of lethal aid to Ukraine.