China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, including carrying out joint scientific and technological research, according to the official Xinhua.

Japan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was greeted by East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday.

SEPANG: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for home Sunday (Oct 26) evening after attending the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi today emphasised Japan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Association of Southeast

Asian shares rallied and U.S. futures jumped Monday, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 topping 50,000 for the first time. Work on trade deals that might alleviate friction between the U.S., China and other major trading partners contributed to upbeat sentiment as U.

Speaking to CNA's Roland Lim at the Singapore International Energy Week, the association’s Director General Sama Bilbao y Leon urged ASEAN countries to learn from Japan, South Korea and China, and tap into the global expertise already available in the industry.

Japan’s recently elected first female premier met the U.S. President on Tuesday to try to set a new tone for U.S.-Japan relations.

US president Donald Trump heaped praise on Japan's first female leader Sanae Takaichi and said the Asian nation will become a U.S. “ally at the strongest level” as he signed deals on rare earths and trade.

TOKYO - Less than a week into her tenure as Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi positioned herself to become President Donald Trump’s top ally in Asia with a charm offensive that catered to Trump’s soft spots: golf,

Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim expresses hopes Takaichi’s leadership will ‘bring new energy’ to ASEAN-Japan ties - Anadolu Ajansı