Tsunami waves observed in Japan after powerful quake off Philippines
Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) Tsunami waves of several centimetres to around 20 cm have been observed along Japan’s Pacific coast as well as other parts of the country after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The weather agency issued tsunami advisories for coastal areas stretching from […]
South Korea discusses bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: Defence Minister
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) South Korea has discussed a Japan-proposed bilateral military logistics support pact with Tokyo, although Seoul maintained its reservations over the matter, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Sunday. Ahn made the remarks to the press at a defence forum in Singapore, a day after he had bilateral talks with Japanese Defence […]
South Korea, Japan to resume joint maritime search drills early next month
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) South Korea and Japan will resume their joint maritime search and rescue exercises (SAREX) starting early next month, Seoul’s defence chief said Saturday, calling it a “symbolic” move that reflects improving bilateral relations. South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back unveiled the plan in bilateral talks with Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, […]
South Korea and Japan agree to boost cooperation in supply chains
Seoul, May 19 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to further enhance cooperation on supply chains amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, as well as in securing crude oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies. Lee made the remarks as he and […]
India, Japan agree to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India and Japan held the second round of Economic Security Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, agreeing to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors for increasing supply chain resilience. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi co-chaired the meeting. “Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri […]
Japan provides $12m through World Bank to support Palestinian health, education
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Japan has contributed about $12 million to support fiscal stability and public health in the Palestinian territories through World Bank projects. The Representative Office of Japan to Palestine said that the funds will support essential sectors impacted by the fiscal deficit resulting from the Gaza conflict and amid tightening Israeli restrictions on the Palestinian […]
South Korea not considering military logistics support pact with Japan: Defence ministry
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea is not considering signing a bilateral military logistics support agreement with Japan, a South Korean defence ministry official said Friday, following a report suggesting Tokyo seeks to push for such a deal. Japan aims to make progress in future talks with South Korea for an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement […]
Japan, Philippines to launch destroyer export talks
Manila, May 5 (IANS) Japan and the Philippines agreed to establish a framework for working-level talks on the export of used destroyers to the Philippines, on Tuesday, reported Local media. The agreement was done between Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila. Minister Koizumi is currently visiting the Philippines […]
India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held here on Tuesday, with both sides committing to deepen cooperation for stronger healthcare systems, resilient medical supply chains and enhanced collaboration in digital health, medical innovation and workforce development. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister […]
Japan buys Russian oil amid Strait of Hormuz supply concerns
Tokyo, May 1 (IANS) Japan purchased a shipment of Russian oil on Friday, which is the first purchase since February 2022. Japan relies on West Asia for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports, the majority of which pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and has been releasing its national oil reserves to […]
