The United Kingdom announced Wednesday it would pursue accession to a revamped version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. "Today we’re announcing our intent to pursue accession to CPTPP, one of the world’s largest free trading areas," Trade Secretary Liz Truss said. The British government said joining CPTPP ...

A Chinese human rights lawyer detained in Beijing two years ago after calling for multi-candidate elections was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday, his wife said. Yu Wensheng was charged with "inciting subversion of state power" after penning an open letter calling for ...

Japan received an estimated 1,700 foreign travelers in May, an all-time low for the second consecutive month, amid the coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Wednesday. The number, down 99.9 percent from a year earlier and compared with 2,900 in April, is the lowest since 1964, ...

North Korea is literally blowing up its relationship with the South. But its bark looks bigger than its bite — at least for now.

The industry faces an intensifying public backlash after reports emerged that a recent spike in cases stemmed largely from nighttime entertainment districts.

With candidates taking every chance they could to target incumbent Gov. Yuriko Koike, the initial debate may foreshadow how the election campaigns will proceed.

Anri Kawai will lose her seat representing Hiroshima once her aid's term is finalized, and the court has recognized a request for application of guilt by association.

The plan to raise the retirement age sparked an uproar, with many observers worried it would threaten the independence of the judiciary.

Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui stressed the importance of developing a vaccine in Japan.

The uptick in tensions comes amid a rising din of nationalism stoked by both governments as the two powers jostle for regional influence.

The use of air conditioners can lead to tiny droplets that contain the novel coronavirus being carried on the flow of air.

The decline in infection cases has instead led to an increase in consultations regarding prevention measures.

The Kawais' smartphones were seized in March this year during a raid of a Tokyo hotel where they were staying.

Officials struggle to give answers as Twitter asks, 'Is it a UFO?'

Experts will offer opinions on possible effects from the pandemic on policies of countries across the globe, the international order and global supply chains.

The Taylors’ lawyers argue that bail jumping isn’t a crime in Japan and have asked the judge to toss out the warrant.

Last week, the government stopped receiving applications for back-office work for the entire project due to criticism over high costs.

Tokyo-based Abeja offers support for the introduction of artificial intelligence, while CureApp develops apps for prescription digital therapeutics.

With more than $160 billion in debt, AT&T has one of the largest debt loads of any nonfinancial company.

Residents and activists worry that proposed national security legislation will further encroach on civil liberties in the former British colony.

Facebook on Tuesday removed almost 900 accounts associated with the far-right Proud Boys and American Guard, including those belonging to Proud Boys supporters who marched into a protest zone in Seattle Monday and confronted anti-racist demonstrators. Facebook said the takedowns of more than 500 Facebook ...

Experts warned the high-altitude clash along the Himalayan frontier was a worrying development which could escalate.

The decision should galvanize bilateral cooperation, promoting still greater integration of the two countries’ defense systems.

Petitions became protests, and demands became demonstrations.

The safety nets that operated in both countries to prevent irretrievable damage to the relationship have rotted away.

The BayStars' Yasuaki Yamasaki is excited to finally get the 2020 season underway.

Putting a sport in front of the eyeballs of the younger generation guarantees much higher rates of engagement and participation at all levels.