Japan pledges US$4.3 million to modernise Laos’ geospatial infrastructure
It will use imagery from Japan’s Earth observation satellite Daichi to assess disaster risks, including landslides, and apply high-precision satellite positioning technology…
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US President Trump’s Asia tour: key takeaways from his visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea
President Donald Trump’s Asia trip covers the ASEAN and APEC summits, with trade talks, peace dialogue, and US-China tensions in focus.
Seoul expects steady ties under Japan’s new PM Takaichi — but braces for late PM Abe’s shadow
Takaichi takes office amid turbulent domestic politics and an increasingly fraught global security environment compounded by intensifying US-China rivalry under the second Trump…
Over 50% of recent bear attacks in Japan occurred in residential, urban areas; 7 deaths recorded so far in 2025
In September, the law was revised to give municipal governments the option to allow hunters to engage in “emergency hunting with guns” as a measure against bears in…
Japan provides US$4.5 million to Laos for UXO clearance
The funds will enable UXO Lao to clear confirmed hazardous areas and utilise modern equipment, such as heavy and light transport vehicles, including trucks with trailers and…
Japanese picture book week begins in Hanoi
This year’s theme, Nurturing Nature Love, showcases more than 100 ehon (picture) books in Japanese and Vietnamese.
Japan’s police develop a new app feature to block suspicious calls from overseas
The newly developed feature will mute the ringtone or vibration of calls from international numbers not contained in the user’s contact list. It can be utilised by downloading…
South Korea to hold its own Sado Island gold mines memorial service in November
The South Korean government had previously decided to skip the memorial service held in Sado by Japan in September, citing a lack of common ground with Japan over the content of…
Toyota Unveils 1st New Land Cruiser Model in 2 Years: FJ Will Launch in Japan in 2026
The name “FJ” means “Freedom & Joy.” The model features a two-row, five-seat configuration and is powered by a 2.7-liter gasoline engine. Its front-view silhouette is…
Aren’t AI risks being downplayed too much?: The Yomiuri Shimbun
If the Japanese government makes light of the risks involved in using AI, it will not be able to gain public understanding, no matter how much it calls on the public to use the…