South Korea to create dedicated crypto watchdog in world first

South Korea aims to form a digital asset watchdog by June, to oversee things like cryptocurrency, according to local media.

This would make the country among the first to have a dedicated regulatory body for virtual property.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan expands daily arrivals cap as it prepares to welcome back tourists

Japan has expanded its cap on daily arrivals from overseas as the country prepares to accept overseas tourists. The country is moving to relax its border restrictions as concerns over Covid-19 wane.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Japan’s factory output plummets amid supply chain troubles

Japan's factories recorded a sharp fall in output in April, threatening the trade-reliant economy.

China's COVID-19 lockdowns and the war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the nation's manufacturing industry.

However domestic sales are picking up as the government is lifting pandemic restrictions.

Nora Weinek reports.

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China, Russia veto new UN Security Council sanctions on North Korea

China and Russia have vetoed a U.S.-led U.N. Security Council resolution to strengthen sanctions on North Korea over its launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

On Thursday, all other members of the council including France, the UK, India, Brazil, Mexico and more supported the resolution.

Despite this, the new measures failed to pass.

Dave Yin reports

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Japan reaffirms plans to cut coal

Japan reiterated its aim to reduce its reliance on coal as much as possible, amid growing criticism. 

The country is the only G-7 nation that has not pledged to phase out coal-fired power plants entirely.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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North Korea silent on missile launches as nuclear test fears grow

North Korean state-run media made no mention Thursday of the country's recent missile launches, despite its custom of reporting them to the public.

Its silence comes amid growing fears that the country may carry out a nuclear test in the near future.

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles after Biden ends Asia trip

North Korea fired three missiles on Wednesday, just a day after U.S. President Joe Biden ended his Asia trip.

At least two of the missiles have been reported to be ballistic.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Quad Summit asserts "free and open Indo-Pacific"

The leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are meeting in Tokyo to reaffirm their commitment to what they're calling a  "free and open Indo-Pacific."

It's only the second time the so-called Quad summit has met in-person.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Japan-US to boost alliance amid China concerns

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are holding their first face-to-face meeting in Tokyo, where they are set to boost the US-Japan alliance.

Their talks come amid concerns over China's military assertiveness in the region in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Japan consumer prices post biggest jump in over 7 years

Japan's consumer prices rocketed in April, posting the biggest jump in over seven years … and exceeding the central bank's target.

 
But policymakers are warning it's not sustainable.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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North Korea preparing to test missile during Biden's Asia visit: Officials

Despite dealing with a major outbreak of COVID-19, North Korean saber rattling is not letting up.

Having launched numerous missile tests ahead of last week's inauguration of South Korea's new president, Pyongyang now looks to unsettle a visit by the US head of state.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan’s GDP shrinks on Covid curbs and rising prices

Japan's economy shrank for the first time in two quarters as Covid-19 curbs hit the service sector and rising prices weighed on businesses.

The weak reading is raising concerns about a longer term downturn.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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North Korea COVID infections near 1.5 million

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the army to help distribute medicine as cases of COVID-19 jump amid the country's first acknowledged outbreak.

More than a million people have now been sickened by so-called "fevers" with nearly 270,000 more infections reported on Monday alone.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan to approve supplementary budget plan as prices soar

Japan is drawing up plans for a 21-billion dollar supplementary budget for emergency measures to tackle soaring prices.

The government is set to approve the draft budget on Tuesday evening. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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North Korea orders military to 'stabilise' drug supply as COVID cases surge

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the military to "stabilise" the supply of medicines as Covid-19 cases surge. 

The country acknowledged for the first time last week that it is battling an "explosive" outbreak. 

Phoebe Amoroso has more.

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North Korea reports first Covid-19 death

North Korea has confirmed that at least one person has died of  COVID-19 on Friday  -
Another 350,000 people are reported to have fever symptoms.
It's the first time the country has announced an outbreak since the start of the pandemic.

Nora Weinek reports.

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Japan, EU leaders discuss Russia sanctions, agree to step up cooperation

The leaders of Japan and the European Union met on Thursday to discuss deepening their cooperation in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine. 

Both sides also expressed their determination to work together to ensure security in the Indo-Pacific… amid growing concerns over China.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Passenger Jet Veers Off Runway in Chongqing, China

Reports say a plane taking off from the Chinese city of Chongqing has skidded off a runway and caught fire.

The passenger jet was bound for Lhasa, capital of Tibet.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan to allow up to 20,000 daily foreign arrivals

Japan is set to double its allowance of foreign arrivals to 20,000 people per day in June.

Japan had closed its borders to foreigners in 2020 during the height of the pandemic.

Now businesses depending on foreign travelers are finally seeing a ray of hope.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Yoon Suk-yeol inaugurated as South Korea's President

Yoon Suk-yeol has been inaugurated as South Korea's president… bringing a conservative party to power for the first time in five years.  

He now faces the challenge of an increasingly belligerent North Korea… but says the door is open for dialogue.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Xi Tells Scholz All Efforts Must Be Made To Avoid Ukraine Escalation

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has urged European nations to make every effort to prevent the war in Ukraine from escalating and reaching a point of no return.

In a video call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz he also invited Germany to join in on what's been coined the Global Security Initiative.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Philippines Vote: Opinion Polls Point Towards Marcos Revival

 Voting is underway in the Philippines in a polarising race for the country's presidency.

Vice President Leni Robredo is pitted against congressman Ferdinand Marcos Jr,

namesake son of the late dictator who was toppled in a "people power" uprising nearly four decades ago.

Nora Weinek reports.


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Japan commits to Russian oil ban, calling it a “tough decision”

Japan has joined other G7 countries in declaring that it'll phase out imports of Russian oil.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the move a "very tough decision" for the country, but that international unity was very important.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Japanese consumer prices rising fast

Consumer prices in Tokyo are rising at the fastest annual pace in seven years.

But the government is sticking to its ultra loose monetary policy even as inflation piles pressure on people.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Seoul, Washington, Beijing fear potential North Korea Nuclear Weapons Test

North Korea's brinkmanship is taking a turn towards major escalation with possible plans of a nuclear weapons test.

It is sparking fears not only in Seoul and Washington, but also in Beijing.

Dave Yin reports.

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S.Korea, US to Hold Drills in Response to Pyeongyang Threat

South Korea and the United States plan to kick off regular combined military drills next week, according to local media.

This comes as North Korea continues to dial up the pressure on the Korean Peninsula with regular missile tests.

Dave Yin reports.

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