Nation's debt, twice the size of its economy, highest among developed nations with debt-funding costs over quarter of total government spending

Uneasy truce between Japanese national bank, PM will keep bond market jittery as investors focus on what Governor Ueda will say about pace of further rate hikes

Wang Yi accuses PM Takaichi of attempting military intervention in Taiwan

Beijing to take measures required, all consequences shall be borne by Tokyo, says Foreign Ministry spokesman

Local news report reveal flames also spread to nearby forested slopes

Embassy in Beijing reminds Japanese citizens to respect local customs, be careful when interacting with Chinese people

Tokyo seeks to calm escalating dispute with Beijing following PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks which drew heated reaction

Document calls for "bold and strategic" investment in crisis management, growth areas

In return, Takaichi says she will nominate the president for the Nobel Peace Prize

New PM Takaichi seeks to strengthen Tokyo-Washington alliance, dubs it her "top priority"

Bloc anticipates closer ties with Tokyo to advance shared vision of innovation, clean energy, resilient growth, says Anwar

US President determined to stick to trade, export controls, Russian oil purchase issues in Xi meeting

Myanmar’s acting president also withdraws, amid pressure on his govt to obey the five-point consensus

Takaichi remains noncommittal to new defence spending despite Washington's urging

Takaichi's promises of stimulative spending, tax breaks, and low interest rates are courting inflows

New PM mum on whether govt-central bank joint agreement to pull country out of economic stagnation will be revised

LDP head suceeds in becoming Japan's first female premier

She will replace Shigeru Ishiba to become the country's first female leader

Fiscal liberal, security hardliner will still require support from other opposition groups over upcoming supplementary budget

Nation's potential first female premier faces calls from other quarters to rally behind alternative candidate