Nikkei hits near 7-1/2-year high

Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 09:49

Japanese stocks jumped to a near 7-1/2-year high on Thursday as a weak yen drove exporter shares, while the mood was also supported by data showing U.S. economic resilience and expectations of more stimulus from the European Central Bank.

South Korea criticises Japanese PM over islets issue

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 03:00

South Korea denounced Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for saying that Tokyo is considering to bring the territorial dispute over the islets off South Korea`s east coast to the International Court of Justice.

China steps up Abe attacks

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 02:30

China returned to the offensive over Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s visit to a contested war shrine warning the UN Security Council that such acts threaten peace.

China downplays Japanese PM`s visit to India

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:12

China on Monday downplayed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s visit to India as a bilateral issue, even as the state-media termed the trip as a failure for not succeeding in pinning down Beijing.

China ships in disputed waters after Shinzo Abe`s World War one claim: Japan

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:48

Chinese ships sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands on Monday, days after Japan`s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe caused an international stir by comparing Sino-Japanese relations with the run-up to World War One.

Japan`s Abe says China`s prosperity rests on trust, not tensions

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 01:06

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said China`s continued economic growth will require building trust, not tensions, with other countries, according to an interview broadcast on Sunday.

Abe`s visit will strengthen Indo-Japan ties: Japanese at Republic Day

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 01:06

Japanese nationals attending parade felt that India`s invitation to Premier Shinzo Abe to the 65th Republic Day will "strengthen the bonds" of friendship between 2 countries and boost bilateral ties.

Differences with India on nuke pact narrowed down: Japan

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 21:34

Japan said differences with India on civil nuclear pact have been "narrowed down" and focus on China`s military build up through the new mechanism of National Security Advisor-level dialogue was on.

India showcases military acumen, cultural kaleidoscope on 65th Republic Day

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 05:16

As India celebrates 65th Republic Day, the true essence of Indian pride came alive on the 8km stretch from Raisina Hills to Red Fort as the marching contingents presented a brilliant display of the country`s military prowess and a kaleidoscope of cultural richness.

India, Japan for continuing efforts to simplify visa procedure

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 23:56

Seeking to further enhance economic ties, India and Japan on Saturday stressed to continue efforts to simplify visa procedures for smooth movement of people.

India, Japan coming together can do wonders: Shinzo Abe

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 20:58

Pitching for closer cooperation between India and Japan, visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Saturday said the two countries coming together has great transformational potential.

China defends air defence zone over disputed islands

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 18:54

China on Saturday defended its establishment of an air defence zone over islands diputed with Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe remarks that Beijing was forcibly changing the status quo in the East China Sea.