Japanese journalist held in Myanmar gets three more years in prison - Asahi
A Myanmar court sentenced Japanese journalist Toru Kubota to an additional three years in prison on charges of violating an immigration law.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe, says poll
Bach hopes the Japanese public will warm to the Games once competition begins and as Japanese athletes begin winning medals.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Tokyo 2020 organisers ban alcohol, defend allowing spectators
Tokyo Olympics organisers decided today against selling alcohol at venues while defending plans to allow thousands of spectators.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Japan PM Suga seen calling snap election after Tokyo Games - Asahi
The Japanese government is considering crafting a new economic stimulus package before the expected snap election.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Japan PM Suga signals chance of calling snap election - Asahi
Suga said there was a chance he could call a snap general election before his current term as head of the ruling ends in September.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Analysis: A sobering strategy for pandemic times: Japan brewers bank on alcohol-free beer boom
Masuda embraces the opportunity to take what in Japan are known as "liver rest days" and try out a range of alcohol-free beer brands.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Japan's Suga in pole position for PM as debate kicks off
Suga already has 58 per cent of total LDP votes - more than the majority required - without even counting the additional 141 votes.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Japan's Suga jumps in popularity, tops favourability poll for next PM
The survey highlights the growing momentum for Suga, the government's chief spokesman, who emerged as the front-runner to replace Abe.
Fri Sep 04 2020
Asahi Aero Malaysia opens RM18 million facility
The aircraft parts surface treatment facility in Klang is the company's first in Southeast Asia.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore
The driver urinated over the rails before departure as he did not want to cause a delay by going to the restroom.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Japan woman beats husband to death over affairs 36 years ago: media
A Japanese woman, who beat her husband to death over his love affairs 36 years ago, has avoided jail time, according to local newspaper Asahi Shimbun.
Fri Jun 26 2015
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024