The Latest Breaking News from KYODO

Filipino sailor injured in South China Sea encounter with China coast guard

KYODO — A Filipino serviceman was injured in an encounter between the Philippine Navy and the Chinese coast guard near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine military said Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20

Pilot for Japan airline ANA gets 20 months for groping flight attendant

KYODO — A pilot of the major Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) was sentenced to 20 months in prison Tuesday for abusing his power to grope a female flight attendant after work.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15

Japan city restricts mosque prayer, sparking multicultural debate

KYODO — A decision by a city near Tokyo to bar a mosque from holding a longstanding outdoor prayer session in one of its parks has triggered debate over multicultural coexistence in Japan, with questions raised over whether officials had sufficient grounds for the move.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Smartphone catches fire on flight leaving Japan airport

KYODO — A smartphone caught fire on a British Airways flight on Thursday as it was taxiing for take-off at Tokyo's Haneda airport, but there were no injuries among the 211 passengers and crew onboard, Japan's transport ministry said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

Japan underlines stance on copyright works after Trump anime video post

KYODO — A Japanese minister on Friday underlined the government's stance on unauthorised use of copyrighted works, after United States President Donald Trump posted a video on social media appearing to depict him as the hero of anime series "Naruto."

Bangkok Post · Jun 12

Japanese intolerance of Muslims up as population doubles

KYODO — Discrimination toward foreign residents in Japan has expanded from Koreans and Kurds to Muslims as their population has estimated to have nearly doubled in recent years, according to observers and community members.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2

Japan stations, facilities using AI system to prevent suicide by jumping

KYODO — About 40 stations and commercial buildings in Japan have introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) system to prevent suicide that has helped to save the lives of at least 2 people, according to its developer.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1

Mitsubishi Motors to revive flagship Pajero SUV after 7 years

KYODO — Mitsubishi Motors Corp said Friday it will revive its flagship Pajero sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Japan for the first time in seven years, with a plan to unveil the new model this fall.

Bangkok Post · May 29