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Japan orders Chinese survey ship out of economic zone

Japan said a Chinese survey ship left its exclusive economic zone after Tokyo repeatedly ordered it to stop what it called unauthorized maritime research. The…

7 October 20261 MIN READ

Over 200 Japanese firms eye Luzon corridor

More than 200 Japanese business leaders explored investment opportunities in the Luzon Economic Corridor, as the Philippines promotes the region as a strategic…

7 October 20261 MIN READ

Alcaraz rolls into Japan Open semis

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open semifinals after Denis Shapovalov retired with an upper thigh injury, setting up a clash with fellow Spaniard Jaume…

6 October 20261 MIN READ

Eala settles for bronze in 2026 Asian Games

Alex Eala claimed bronze in women’s singles at the 2026 Asian Games after falling to China’s Wang Xiyu, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, in the semifinals.

1 October 20261 MIN READ

Japanese fugitives deported

Bureau records indicated that both individuals had also overstayed their visitor visas in the Philippines.

30 September 20261 MIN READ

FamilyMart taps Lady Gaga in Japan’s battle for workers

FamilyMart has tapped Lady Gaga for a recruitment campaign as Japan’s labor shortage makes it harder for convenience store operators to hire part-time workers.

29 September 20262 MIN READ

China presses Japan on Taiwan while tensions persist

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi urged Japan to change its position on Taiwan during talks with former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, as both sides seek…

29 September 20261 MIN READ

Gilas Women settle for silver

Gilas Pilipinas Women settled for silver in the Asian Games women’s 3x3 basketball after losing 11-21 to host Japan, while the men finished fourth.

26 September 20262 MIN READ

Filipinas seek to stun Japanese

: The Filipinas face host Japan in the 20th Asian Games quarterfinals as they seek to extend their campaign and prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

25 September 20261 MIN READ

Japanese batters destroy Hataw, 7-0

Hataw Pilipinas missed the Super Round of the 20th Asian Games after a 0-7 loss to host Japan, sending the Philippines to the placement round.

24 September 20261 MIN READ

JTI invests P2.1B in Batangas factory

JTI invests P2.1 billion in its Batangas facility, opening its first Southeast Asian DIET plant and expanding its tobacco treatment capacity.

23 September 20262 MIN READ

Japanese gunners blast Gilas Women

Gilas Pilipinas Women fell to Japan, 67-89, in the 20th Asian Games group phase but still advanced to the quarterfinals despite the loss.

23 September 20262 MIN READ

Filipino batters suffer costly loss

Hataw Pilipinas suffered an 8-15 loss to China at the 20th Asian Games, putting its Super Round hopes in jeopardy ahead of a must-win clash with host Japan.

23 September 20261 MIN READ