Latest news with #MichiyoIshida
CNA
7 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
CNA Correspondent - A tale of two rice-growing countries: The quest for grain stability in Japan and South Korea
The price of rice in Japan has more than doubled since 2024, while in neighbouring South Korea the grain is practically being given away for free. Teresa Tang speaks to correspondents Michiyo Ishida and Lim Yun Suk about what's behind the disparity.
CNA
16 hours ago
- Politics
- CNA
Japan says China's military activity a 'grave concern' in annual defence white paper
Japan has released its annual defence white paper, calling China's military activity a "grave concern". It highlighted the increasing presence of the Chinese military around Japan in the past year — such as near the disputed Senkaku Islands, which China also claims and calls Diaoyu. The white paper also raised alarm bells over the speed of North Korea's missile development. Japan's defence budget is expected to rise to 1.8% of its GDP this fiscal year. Michiyo Ishida reports.
CNA
03-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Campaigning begins for Japan's Upper House election
Campaigning began on Jul 3 for Japan's Upper House election. About half of the 248 seats in the chamber are being contested on Jul 20. The ruling coalition is seeking to maintain its majority in what is expected to be a tough fight. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.
CNA
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA Correspondent - High speed rail dreams and realities in China and Japan
CNA Correspondent Play Journeys that once took hours now take only half the time. Bullet trains and high-tech infrastructure have changed the way we think about time and distance. And the evolution continues, as Beijing and Tokyo move forward with their visions of the future. CNA's Tan Si Hui and Michiyo Ishida join Teresa Tang in this episode.
CNA
11-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Japan taking action to tackle shortages and soaring prices of rice
Japan is taking more action to tackle shortages and soaring prices of rice, releasing more from stockpiles into the domestic market. While the public is generally supportive, there are concerns about a potential shortfall in the event of an emergency. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.
