The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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Japan PM Kishida seeks ASEAN cooperation in addressing North Korean threats
PHNOM PENH - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday sought stronger cooperation from ASEAN members in dealing with North Korea's missile and nuclear threats, as he kicked off his eight-day Southeast Asia tour for a series of leaders' meetings.
At a summit of "ASEAN-plus-three" -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Japan, China and South Korea -- in Phnom Penh, Kishida told his counterparts that Pyongyang's recent barrage of ballistic missile launches are a "clear and serious challenge to the international community and can never be overlooked," according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
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Japan. South Korea to hold 1st leaders' talks in 3 years on Nov. 13
PHNOM PENH - Japan and South Korea will hold the first official talks in about three years between their leaders on Sunday in Cambodia, officials said, as both countries have shown willingness to improve bilateral ties after they worsened significantly over wartime labor issues.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations-related summits running through Sunday in Phnom Penh, the two governments said.
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U.S., ASEAN to upgrade ties amid China rise, eye maritime initiative
PHNOM PENH - U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are set to announce later Saturday that they will elevate their ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," underscoring Washington's deeper commitment to the region amid China's growing clout.
During the annual U.S.-ASEAN summit in Cambodia, the two sides also plan to unveil new initiatives ranging from those concerning economic investment to maritime cooperation aimed at tackling illegal fishing, according to White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
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Japan, ASEAN agree to hold summit in Tokyo around Dec. 2023
PHNOM PENH - The leaders of Japan and 10-member ASEAN on Saturday agreed to hold a summit in Tokyo in or around December next year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their relationship, a Japanese official said.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations also pledged to deepen their cooperative ties when they met in Phnom Penh, according to the official.
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Nintendo praised for new rules against customers who harass staff
OSAKA - Nintendo Co. has come in for praise after updating its customer service terms and conditions to allow it to refuse repairs and replacements to clients who are abusive to or make unreasonable requests of its staff.
Users on social media lauded the gaming giant's move to protect consumer-facing employees from harassment by customers. One expert said it had "improved awareness and called for societal understanding" and that the company's example would "have a good effect on other businesses, too."
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Biden to urge Xi to call on North Korea to restrain provocations
BALI, Indonesia - U.S. President Joe Biden plans to urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to work to restrain North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations when they meet in Indonesia next week, a senior U.S. official said Saturday.
North Korea will also be a key topic when Biden meets with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts as part of a flurry of diplomacy taking place on the fringes of international meetings in Southeast Asia, according to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
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Basketball: Japan beats Bahrain in men's World Cup qualifying
TOKYO - Japan defeated Bahrain 87-74 on Friday in the second round of Asian qualifying for next year's Basketball World Cup.
World No. 38 Japan, which has automatically qualified for the tournament as co-host, sank 10 three-pointers in the first half to lead 50-33 at the main break in the Bahraini capital of Manama.
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Tennis: Ukraine defeats Japan in Billie Jean King Cup playoff
TOKYO - Marta Kostyuk sealed Ukraine's win over host Japan in their best-of-five playoff tie of the Billie Jean King Cup women's tennis team competition Saturday by defeating Moyuka Uchijima 6-0, 6-3.
Ukraine advanced to the qualifiers, where teams will have a shot at competing for a place in the cup finals. Japan lost the first three matches without winning a set in the two-day tie at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum.
