Fueled by tech stocks, investor optimism, and a weak yen, the Nikkei closed at 40,109 — nearly 11 years after Japan implemented its monetary-easing policy.
In his apology for the political funds scandal before a lower house ethics committee, Kishida curiously quoted a notable figure of the late Edo period.
The National People's Congress in China is holding its annual political conference from March 4. Join us to follow its expected key themes and priorities.
The Strategic Initiative for a Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment is targeting the younger generation to raise awareness of excessive sodium intake.
Power harassment played a role in a member's death, but Takarazuka is more concerned with reaching a settlement than considering the bereaved family's feelings.
The Chinese army has begun its annual drills with an almost exclusive focus on boosting its presence and capabilities in the South China Sea and Taiwan...
Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga scored a game-high 18 points, including 10 straight in the second half, in an emotional win over Big Ten foe Rutgers.
China continues to bully its neighbors through lawfare. The most recent example is when a Chinese speedboat crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line in February.
Calls mount for airlines to allow pets in the cabin after a January collision at Haneda Airport. But deep-rooted opposition means airlines remain hesitant.
Komeito has agreed to the joint Japan-UK-Italy fighter jet development program, so why is it stonewalling a change to allow sales of the jets to other...
The mass killings in China may be a precursor to further social unrest, fueled by growing distrust in the judiciary and frustration with the status quo.
In earning a runner-up finish at the World Junior Championships, 15-year-old Nakata was nearly flawless after an early miscue in Taipei.