FOCUS: Taiwan president celebrates controversial 1952 treaty with Japan+
TAIPEI, April 28 Kyodo -
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou celebrated Tuesday a controversial 1952 treaty
Japan unveils 11-point initiative to push global disarmament
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
Japan unveiled an 11-point initiative Monday to achieve a nuclear-free world,
Aso vows to protect people against swine flu
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
Prime Minister Taro Aso vowed Monday to protect people in Japan against a
possible swine flu pandemic, calling the situation ''an emergency,'' as the
Chipmakers Renesas, NEC Electronics to merge by next April
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
Struggling Japanese chipmakers Renesas Technology Corp. and NEC Electronics
H.K. screens visitors for swine flu, fever requires mandatory check
HONG KONG, April 27 Kyodo -
Hong Kong will screen arriving foreign visitors for swine flu symptoms and
Panel drafts space development plan including study on missile sensor
TOKYO, April 27 Kyodo -
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A group of private-sector experts advising the government on space development
Aso orders measures to block swine flu from entering Japan+
TOKYO, April 26 Kyodo - Prime Minister Taro Aso ordered the Cabinet's crisis management officer Sunday to come up with measures to prevent swine flu from entering Japan, government officials said.<
Asian ministers urge investment, supervision for oil price stability+
TOKYO, April 26 Kyodo - Ministers from major oil producers and consumers in Asia and the Middle East called for efforts Sunday to stop falling investments in the energy sector while urging enhanced
Gov't eyes opening 50 Japanese language classes for Brazilians+
TOKYO, April 26 Kyodo - The education ministry has decided to set up about 50 Japanese language classes across the nation in an attempt to assist Japanese Brazilians who find it difficult to enroll
