The top diplomats of Japan, China and South Korea have had a three-way meeting for the first time in three years and confirmed they will work closely over North Korea.
More than 2,300 endangered tigers have been killed and illegally trafficked since the turn of the century, according to a report published Tuesday, urging more action to protect the giant cats.
An official from Japan's Consulate General in Hong Kong has urged Japanese firms in the region to be alert to ongoing protests against a controversial extradition bill.