Shinzo Abe

Diplomacy

Theresa May to 'duck and cover' in Japan if there is North Korean missile launch

The prime minister arrives in the country on Wednesday for trade and security talks.

Aug 30, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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Society

VJ Day in Japan: Treading a fine line between honouring the dead and atoning for atrocities

Every 15 August, Japan upsets its neighbours by holding a memorial service at a shrine honouring its dead, including war criminals.

Aug 15, 2017

By David Sim

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Society

Hiroshima anniversary: Japan vows to create a world free from nuclear weapons

Shinzo Abe commemorates 72nd anniversary since world's first nuclear bomb was dropped, killing over 100,000 people.

Aug 6, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Conflict

Trump ready to take 'all necessary measures' against North Korea

Donald Trump has grown impatient with China over the state of play in North Korea.

Jul 31, 2017

By Jordan Bhatt

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Politics

Japan Defence Minister Tomomi Inada quits after months of scandal allegations

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he apologises to Japanese people 'from the bottom of my heart' over the situation.

Jul 28, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Politics

Did Japan's first lady pretend she can't speak English to avoid talking to Trump at a G20 dinner?

The US president said Abe did not even say "hello" while sitting next to him at the two-hour G20 dinner.

Jul 20, 2017

By Isabelle Gerretsen

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Politics

Donald Trump tried to shake the hand of Poland's first lady but she was having none of it

It is not the first time the US President has been refused a handshake in public.

Jul 6, 2017

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Donald Trump Poland

Politics

Japan's ruling coalition steamrolls contentious anti-conspiracy bill rejecting privacy concerns

The amended law allows prosecutors to arrest people conspiring to commit a crime.

Jun 15, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Conflict

North Korea says latest missile test was successful and 'guided by Kim Jong-Un'

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the test unacceptable.

May 30, 2017

By James Tennent

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Society

Pressure mounts on Japan to make Tokyo smoke-free ahead of Olympics 2020

WHO and IOC urge Shinzo Abe government to introduce anti-smoking measures.

May 2, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Economy

Japan PM Shinzo Abe calls for 'smooth' Brexit process

Abe says overnight changes to regulation could hurt business.

Apr 30, 2017

By Karthick Arvinth

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Conflict

Putin and Abe call for de-escalation of North Korea tensions

Russian and Japanese leaders say 'belligerent rhetoric' must be avoided.

Apr 28, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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Society

Why Japan wants the world to see it as cool

There has been a calculated, long-term propaganda exercise to project Japanese influence as far as possible, and promote the country's uniqueness, diligence and resilience.

Apr 26, 2017

By Taku Tamaki

Japan

Politics

Japanese minister resigns after saying it's good that 2011 tsunami hit Tohoku and not Tokyo

Reconstruction minister Masahiro Imamura said it was better the disaster had hit northern Japan instead of Tokyo.

Apr 26, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Politics

Donald Trump holds telephone talks with Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe on North Korea situation

The Chinese president urges his American counterpart to show 'restraint' in dealing with Pyongyang.

Apr 24, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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Markets

Asia: Nikkei and Sensex surge while most of Asia expresses dismal outlook

The Hang Seng and S&P/ASX hover close to a 1% decline.

Apr 18, 2017

By Pramod Sharma

Politics

North Korea could launch missiles carrying deadly chemical weapons, warns Japan PM

Shinzo Abe is concerned Japan could be a target if Pyongyang mounts sarin nerve agent on warheads.

Apr 14, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

North Korea

Politics

US tells Japan that Washington will launch military strike on North Korea if needed – report

Tokyo officials reportedly told that there will be military intervention if China does not step up pressure on Pyongyang.

Apr 12, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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Politics

Donald Trump assures Shinzo Abe of military support against North Korea threats

Trump and Abe held a 35-minute telephone call over North Korea's missile launch.

Apr 6, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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North Korea nuclear test site’s tunnel entrance has 4-5 vehicles parked, satellite images reveal

Politics

South Korea holds emergency security meeting over North Korea missile launch

Seoul says North Korea's provocative act would 'accelerate its path toward self-destruction'.

Apr 5, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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