Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

Ishiba's visit to Malaysia marks his first overseas trip since he took office, in October, except for a tour to South America to attend international conferences in November. The Japanese government views Malaysia, this year's ASEAN chair, as key to diplomacy with Global South developing and emerging countries.

Japan and Indonesia pledged on Saturday to deepen economic and defense ties during a visit by the Japanese prime minister, seen as promoting regional cooperation as China flexes its muscle and Donald Trump prepares to take over as the next U.

Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, in welcoming the deal reached on Jan 15, described it as a significant step towards alleviating the humanitarian crisis and de-escalating tensions, aligning with Japan’s long-standing calls for peace and stability in the region.

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Japan are set to finalise their collaboration on hydrogen energy by May, marking a significant milestone in their joint effort to advance clean energy technologies.

Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza Malaysia and Japan on Friday agreed to develop carbon capture and hydrogen green energy projects,

Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)--Yoshiko Ishiba, the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, made her diplomatic debut by attending events in Malaysia on Friday. The couple are visiting Malaysia and Indonesia on a tour from Thursday to Sunday.

ASIATODAY.ID, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia and Japan have agreed to chair a ministerial level meeting at the East Asian Nations Cooperation Conference for the Development of Palestine (CEAPAD) in July 2025.

TOKYO, Jan 15 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan sees South Korea as an important neighbour and partner, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday, reaffirming strong bilateral ties despite President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention.

Malaysia has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some exports of flat-rolled iron products or non-alloy steel from China, India, Japan and South Korea, the trade ministry said.

Slackliner Jaan Roose has achieved a new world first in Dubai. At a height of more than 200 meters, the extreme athlete from Estonia crossed the 100-meter distance between the Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The three-time world champion's latest trick is one of his most visually impressive.

The firm is launching a new outfit in Johor Bahru, its second office besides its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.