Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Japan's government has finally ditched floppy disks in all its systems, marking a key milestone in its long-awaited modernisation campaign.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Japan's ruling party votes for new leader who will almost certainly be next PM
Running for the top post are popular vaccine minister Taro Kono, 58, a U.S.-educated former defence and foreign minister seen as a maverick.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM
The winner of the Sept. 29 contest to lead the conservative Liberal Democratic Party is almost certain to succeed Suga as premier.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Japan's vaccines minister Kono favoured as next PM in opinion polls
The winner of the LDP leadership election set for Sept. 29 is all but assured to be prime minister.
Mon Sep 13 2021
FACTBOX - Key economic policy stances of Japan's next PM candidates
Here are the key economic policy views of candidates to become Japan's next prime minister.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Japan PM Suga is stepping down. What's next for Japan's political calendar?
Suga's announcement on not continuing a second term as leader of LDP, sets the stage for a new PM following a party leadership vote.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Japan's COVID-19 vaccine minister has public support in PM race
23 pct of respondents said Kono, the minister in charge of vaccines, was the most suitable person to take over.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Japan PM Suga to back vaccine minister Kono to succeed him
Suga will back the popular minister in charge of the nation's vaccination rollout, Taro Kono, to succeed him.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Japan's Moderna vaccine contamination woes widen as 1 million more shots withdrawn
The suspension of Moderna supplies, more than 2.6 million doses in total, comes as Japan battles its worst wave of COVID-19 yet.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Japan begins COVID-19 shots for over 65s as fourth infection wave looms
Shots for people aged 65 and above began using Pfizer Inc's vaccine made in Europe and delivered to the regions in the past week.
Mon Apr 12 2021
Dry ice, containers and overworked doctors: The hurdles for Japan's vaccine roll-out
Japan will need to deliver about 870,000 injections a day to inoculate half its population prior to the Olympics Games.
Wed Jan 27 2021
New appointment by Japan's Suga on vaccinations may boost support, neutralise rival
Public opinion on the appointment was divided, with some on social media hailing the move but a majority more cynical.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Party election to pick PM Abe's successor around September 15, media say
LDP leadership to determine the schedule of the party election but that Abe believes his health will hold up until a successor is chosen.
Sat Aug 29 2020
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024