Japan

Anwar formally welcomes Japan’s PM Ishiba with ceremony at Perdana Putra

Programme saw both countries’ national anthems being played followed by the Japanese leader inspecting a guard of honour

Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8mil lawsuits in Japan over fake ads

OSAKA – Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms Inc. faced fresh lawsuits in Japan on Tuesday over advertisements that fraudulently solicited investments with fake celebrity endorsements, with 30 plaintiffs seeking a total...

Japan PM Kishida stepping down in September after bribery scandal

He was keen to secure re-election but pressured to resign amid fears over fate of his political party in next general election, says political experts

Japan issues first-ever ‘megaquake’ advisory after eight hurt in 7.1 magnitude tremor

Due to this, PM Fumio Kishida cancels overseas trip, will stay in country for at least a week to oversee crisis management

7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Southwestern Japan, tsunami advisories issued

Miyazaki Prefecture sees 50 cm tsunami waves; bullet train services halted, no nuclear abnormalities reported

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Right-wing commentator Ian Miles Cheong under police scrutiny

According to authorities, investigation focuses on alleged social media posts that could incite public unrest