U.S., Japan, S Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex

Japan Today— The finance ministers of the United States, Japan and South Korea said Wednesday that they have discussed the Asian countries' "serious concerns" about the recent sharp depreciation of their currencies against the U.S. dollar. As the countries expand the scope of their cooperation beyond security affairs, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet

CNBC—Japan and South Korea could coordinate currency intervention, but they may need U.S. support. The U.S. last week acknowledged Japan and South Korea's "serious concerns" over the recent sharp depreciation in their currencies.

The Washington Times—Serbia's new government to include U.S.-sanctioned ex-intelligence chief with close ties to Russia. Serbia’s new government will include a former intelligence chief who has fostered close ties with Russia and is sanctioned by the United States, the country’s prime minister-designate said Tuesday.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Japan’s cyber-security weakness a concern in U.S. defense alliance. TOKYO >> As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping up as a trusted defense partner, but Tokyo’s cyber and information security vulnerabilities remain a concern, officials and experts say.