South Korea’s Moon expresses pride in overcoming Japan’s ‘unfair’ export restrictions
The remarks are thought to be an attempt to laud his own economic policies by citing Japan’s tightening export control measures against South Korea.
Region
Japanese PM Kishida Fumio’s Vietnam visit helps advance bilateral ties: Ambassador
The ambassador also held that the Vietnamese and Japanese economies had become increasingly reciprocal.
Vietnamese PM to visit United States, United Nations from May 11-17
The two sides are expected to review the partnership progress of the past 45 years and set out development orientations for the future.
US may influence Asean to press Myanmar take back Rohingyas: Bangladesh minister
The foreign minister also thanked the US Agency for International Development for their support for displaced Myanmar people.
Japan expects launch of US Indo-Pacific economic plan during Biden visit
Asian countries are keen to boost ties with the US, but have been frustrated by its delay in detailing plans for economic engagement with the region.
Will Korea, Japan be able to reset fraught ties?
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's visit to attend President Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration will be the first visit by a Japanese foreign minister to Seoul in four years.
Strategic perspectives on Indonesia-Japan ties under Kishida
The writer says the two nations have sufficient resources to build a stronger global economy together, as major economies in the Indo-Pacific.
Cambodia eyes key role in electronics, auto hubs in South-east Asia
Cambodia hopes to complement its neighbours Thailand and Vietnam by plugging into the regional supply chain.
Ushering stronger Indonesia-US post-pandemic ties
Indonesia-US proximity highlights Washington’s recognition of the critical role Jakarta plays in the global economic growth.
Japan, Palau vow to ensure free Indo-Pacific
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi also said both Fiji and Palau leaders echoed Japan’s concern about China’s growing regional influence.