US Focus on Iran May Impact Asia, Japan’s Ex-Defense Chief Says

A channeling of US resources into the conflict ravaging the Middle East could cause an imbalance in the current security environment surrounding Japan, renewing the need for the country to strengthen its defense capabilities,

South Korea's Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict

The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge.

Explainer-How Trump's Hormuz push tests Japan's pacifist limits

By Tim Kelly TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's call for allies to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has revived questions about how far pacifist Japan can go to support its closest ally in a conflict.
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Singapore-Japan relationship provides firm foundations for navigating changed world: PM Wong

The Singapore-Japan relationship has evolved significantly over the past 60 years and serves as a strong foundation for navigating an uncertain global landscape, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. In a world marked by intense uncertainty,

Japan’s cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities

Cherry blossom spotters from the Japanese government announced Monday the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower in three cities, marking the official st

2 dead, including girl, after boats carrying students capsize off Japan

Coast guard rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a 17-year-old student and the captain of one of the boats were later pronounced dead.

Japan's Idemitsu to invest $500 million in MidOcean to enter LNG business

(Corrects to show MidOcean as London-based, not Australian, in first paragraph, removes reference from headline) TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Idemitsu Kosan, Japan's second-biggest oil refiner, said on Tuesday it will invest $500 million in London-based MidOcean Energy as part of a move towards a full-scale entry into the LNG business.