Asia

Most victims of the January 1 earthquake died when old buildings collapsed, but autopsies showed about 30 survived only to die of the extreme cold while awaiting rescue.

Japan deployed airborne early warning aircraft and at least one marine destroyer in response to Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islands in the East China Sea.

The same survey also suggested Kishida remains far from regaining the public’s trust, as most respondents do not accept his efforts on party reforms.

A South Korean minister warned Russia’s decision to criticise President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Pyongyang policy was corrosive to bilateral relations.

While some welcome the use of AI as a new writing tool, those managing Japan’s book contests question how the technology is influencing authors’ creativity.

The number of teachers who took leave due to mental illness at public schools in Japan climbed to a record high in 2022.

Reuters spoke to 20 people, including 15 in the eyelash industry, who described a system in which China-based firms import semi-finished products from Kim Jong-un’s closed-off nation, giving it vital currency.

The embassy said despite the 12-hour flight, if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her show, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the game begins.

China’s export surge in solar modules has helped push down prices of such equipment and boost Asia’s renewable sector.

Remote workers will be able to live in Japan for up to six months by obtaining the designated activities visa, a rise from the current 90 days.

Reasons cited by respondents included a lack of interest after a child was born, work exhaustion and that sex was ‘bothersome’.

Tokyo is worried that if Trump returns to power he may seek some kind of trade or security pact with Beijing, undermining years of efforts to rein in the Asian giant.

The damage inflicted by the magnitude-7.6 earthquake that hit central Japan one month ago is estimated at several hundred billion yen, according to local government officials.