One can only guess at what went through the mind of Mrs Akie Abe on Friday (July 8) as she endured the long journey by train from halfway across the country to arrive at her husband's side in a Nara ... ( read original story ...)
Abe’s body returns to his home as Japan grieves for slain ex-PM
A motorcade carrying the body of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived at his home in the Japanese capital on Saturday, a day after he was assassinated by a lone gunman in a rare act of political ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam-Japan trade reaches over US$20 billion in first half
VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Japan during the opening six months of the year hit more than US$20 billion, according to the latest figures released by the General Department of ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, defined politics for a generation
Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech Friday in Nara. He was 67. ( read original story ...)
Former King 5 anchor awarded medal from Japanese government
S was in Seattle to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Seattle’s sister city relationship with Kobe. Lori Matsukawa was also awarded one of Japan's highest honors by Japan's ambassador to the United ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe: The legacy of Japan’s longest serving PM
Shinzo Abe, Japan`s longest-serving prime minister, was known for his hawkish foreign policy and a signature economic strategy that ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe dead: Elon Musk, Tim Cook react to assassination of Japan’s former prime minister
Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech on Friday. The 67-year-old was Japan's longest-serving prime minister. ( read original story ...)
“Quite gracious of him”: Little Tokyo business owner meeting, taking photo with Shinzo Abe
The former prime minister of Japan was assassinated in western Japan, shocking the world. Kara Finnstrom reports. ( read original story ...)
US diplomats call on Japan’s crypto exchanges to cut ties to Russia: Report
United States officials reportedly requested several of the 31 crypto exchanges licensed to do business in Japan and certain miners to halt operations in Russia, directly or through subsidiaries. ( read original story ...)
Minister Champagne concludes business visit to Japan
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to Japan, where he met with top business leaders in key sectors to continue promoting ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese living in Pune shocked at former PM Shinzo Abe’s assassination
Shinzo Abe, was shot twice from close range at around 11.15 am Japan time while addressing a public rally in Nara, Kansai, as part of campaigning for his colleague ... ( read original story ...)
Before fatal shooting, Japan’s Abe was up close with the crowd
Moments before he was fatally shot from behind on Friday, Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was doing what he'd done for decades: getting up close to the crowds and stumping for a local ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake tremors felt in Kashmir
An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude and at a depth of 150 km hit Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Friday evening. It sent tremors across the entire Kashmir region. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe, long-serving Japanese leader, slain at 67
Mr. Abe served as Japan's prime minister from 2012 to 2020, but left office with reaching his goals of transforming the economy and giving the military greater roles. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s right-wing militarist former prime minister, assassinated
Shinzo Abe, who ruled Japan as prime minister for a year in 2006 and then again from 2012 to 2020, was shot and killed Friday during a campaign rally in the town of Nara. ( read original story ...)
Turning Japan into a military power could secure Shinzo Abe’s legacy
The former leader’s death could prove the catalyst for the country to fulfil his dream of reforming its pacifist constitution ... ( read original story ...)