World reacts to North Korea’s missile test

World reacts to North Korea’s missile test

(VOVworld) – The Korean Central News Agency said on Monday that North Korea had successfully test-fired a Pukguksong-2 ballistic missile one day earlier. On Sunday, South Korea’s Ministry of Defense...
Japanese election: Shinzo Abe declares victory

Japanese election: Shinzo Abe declares victory

(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Liberal Democratic party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito party declared victory in Sunday's election with a majority of seats in Japan's upper house...
Japan considers senate election date

Japan considers senate election date

(VOVworld) – Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering setting the House of Councilors election for July 10 and the official campaigning will kick off on June...
China, Japan agree to improve bilateral ties

China, Japan agree to improve bilateral ties

(VOVworld) – Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and General Council Chair of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Toshihiro Nikai held a meeting on Friday in Beijing
Japan reshuffles cabinet

Japan reshuffles cabinet

(VOVworld) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to reshuffle his cabinet for the second time since he took office in December, 2012
Japan kicks off local elections

Japan kicks off local elections

(VOVworld) – Official campaigning kicked off Friday for 41 prefectures' and 17 major cities' assemblies across Japan, part of the quadrennial unified local elections
Campaigning begins for Japan General Election

Campaigning begins for Japan General Election

(VOVworld) – Official campaigning kicked off in Japan on Tuesday ahead of the Dec 14 election that is considered a referendum on the Japanese people’s desire for Prime Minister Shinzo...