TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and three cabinet ministers ate Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting Wednesday, in an apparent effort to show that fish is safe following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that began last week.

TOKYO – A labor union representing workers at Japanese department stores operated by Sogo & Seibu Co said Wednesday that members would go on strike at one of the stores in Tokyo to protest a buyout deal by a U.S.-based investment fund.

MANILA, Philippines — Turning into reality President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign promise to peg the price of rice at only P20 per kilogram remains a far-fetched possibility as agriculture officials cited on Tuesday external factors beyond their control that would make it hard to keep rice prices down in the coming years.

TOKYO – Japan said on Tuesday it will start releasing more than 1.3 million tons of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday, putting into motion a plan that has drawn strong criticism from China.

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden aims to further tighten security and economic ties between Japan and South Korea, two nations that have struggled to stay on speaking terms, as he welcomes their leaders to the rustic Camp David presidential retreat Friday.

TOKYO/KAHULUI, Hawaii – Japan’s government said Wednesday it will extend $2 million as humanitarian aid to Hawaii to help with the damage caused by recent wildfires on the U.S. state’s Maui Island, as the death toll from the disaster has topped 100.

SEOUL – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday called former colonial ruler Japan a “partner” that shares his country’s values and common interests as he aims to strengthen ties with Tokyo in response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threats.

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is not worried about the weakening of the peso against the dollar, which almost touched the 57 level yesterday due to the narrowing interest rate differential between the Philippines and the US.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito on Sunday urged the Senate blue ribbon committee to look into the “midnight gold rush” approval of 22 reclamation projects around Manila Bay.

TOKYO – Typhoon Khanun moved past Japan on Thursday after bringing heavy rainfall to southwestern and western regions, as another typhoon approaching the country is set to hit eastern and western areas early next week, according to the weather agency.