Women. An Indonesian National and one with a vietnamese passport. They can be seen in Surveillance Footage recorded at the airport. A local media report says that imams taken the previous day show what appears to be a group rehearsing the attack. It says two women and four men can be seen spraying liquid at each other. The report says Police Suspect they were testing airport security. The detained women have reportedly told police they were asked to appear in a prank video. Malaysian authorities have not released the results of an autopsy on kims body and a Police Official says theres been no request from kims family to hand over his remains. A japanese journalist who knew kim says he was critical of the way power is transferred in north korea. Translator he said the inheritance of power is counter to a socialist system. He also said a chinesestyle reform and opendoor policy is the only way north koreas economy can survive. Gomi says kim was brave enough to risk his life to criticize the north korean regime. To south korea where the countrys biggest business figure has been arrested. A Court Approved the warrant for samsung groups defacto leader, lee jaeyong and kim chan ju joins us to tell us more. In his briefing, the prosecution spokesperson said lee will be sumped for questi s questioning as early as tomorrow. Translator were aiming to indiet him in the future. The court said it recognize the the necessity of lees arrest after it considered new evidence. Hes accused of paying 37 million of bribes to organizations linked to a longtime friend of the suspended president. And its alleged in return lee received political favors. One of those was approval of a merger of two samsung affiliates. Its believed that helped lee cement power inside the conglomera conglomerate. The allegations are tangled up with those of president s park geunhye. How will lees arrest ease the probe into her . Theres no doubt the special prosecutor will try his best to obtain a statement linking the to parks friend choi joongkyung choi soonsil. On that, the spokesperson for the prosecution would only say theres been little progress he cant give any exact date. The special prosecutor is very sensitive to when and how it will be carried out. Because the president ial office has criticized his team. It says its intentionally leaked information to the media. The courts decision must have sent shock waves through the company. How is it reacting . Well theres a deep sense of shock, lee jaeyong has effectively become the first south korean tycoon to be arrested in connection to the political scandal. Hes the first in samsungs 79year history. His father was convicted of tax evasion, but later pardoned. The conglomerate of south koreas economic growth. You about its in crisis with the turmoil and now the absence of leadership. 200 of its executives called an emergency meeting to deal with the situation. Samsung group says it will do its best to try, tell the truth during the eventual trial. Well keep watching the story, but for now ill hand it back to you. As we have been reporting, theres been a Major Development in the Corruption Scandal thats gripped south korea for months. Authorities arrested the head of the countrys largest conglomerate. Hes accused of giving bribes to an associate of park geunhyes the countrys sus spended president. One south korea says the arrest serves as important step. Clearly the decision to call in lee jaeyong, the scion of the family that established samsung is a milestone, it suggests there are no sacred cows here and definitely opens the door to the possibility of a more thorough investigation, inspection of the blue house and perhaps each bringinging in president park, if she refuses to cooperate. That part we have yet to see. But i think theres a certain bridge which, river thats crossed. He also says the arrest could shake up the status quo. There has been traditionally an argument made, even very recently, that to arrest ceos, top figures of major korean corporations would have a negative effect on the korean economy. I think Public Opinion now is such that people feel thehe korn economy itself is sufferinging terribly and any accusations of wrong doing against ceos or heads of corporations is not seen as something that would have a negative impact. It might have a positive impact. Management at a strugglinging Japanese Electronics maker have made a decision to further tighten their belts, gene otani has that and more. Officials at toshiba have notified employees of a plan to cut pay. The move comes as the giant reels from a predicted loss of over 6 billion at its u. S. Nuclear power business. Toshiba managagement plans to reduce the staff overtime rarat. The daily allowance for business trips and cut bonuses. Cuts started last year after the bubusiness was hit by a scandaln 2015. Sources say the labor union has expressed a degree of understanding and will begin talks with management. And its not just ordinary workers losing out. Managers, includinging 34 executives will be takinging pay cuts. Turning to the markets, tokyo stocks fell on a weaker dollar. Uncertainties over the u. S. President Donald Trumps policies are cappinging the bounce on the greenback. Our Business Reporter has more from the tokyo stock exchange. Investors are feeling the Political Risk in the yuan thats dragging down u. S. Treasury yields and the dollar and weighing on japanese exporters, the nikkei 225 finished at 19,234, extending losses for a second session. As for a week, the index fell 0. 7 and the topix ended. 4 . The dollar weakened to a oneweek low after expectations for a march rate hike abated as fed officials are suggestinging gradual rate rises. Toshiba shares fell 9. 2 . The company is reeling from a billioion loss. Toshiba is asking its union for emergency salary cuts. On the flip side. Sharp rose 2. 8 , after the Electronics Maker upgraded profit forecasts for the fiscal year. In all, shares in tokyo marked a weakly loss, many investors became cautious. Reporting from the tokyo stock exchange. Moving to other markets in the asiapacific region in south korea, Samsung Electronic shares fell by a fraction,. 4 , leading the kospi to 2080, after the head of samsung was arrested. As we see the stock prices ended almost flat for the end of the day. Singapore bucking the trend, rose for a third day. Closinging at 3107. After the Fourth Quarter gdp figures were revised up. The shanghai composite slipping. 85 , retreating from a twomonth high and indonesia down by. 5 . Last week leaders of japan and the u. S. Met for the First Time Since president trumps inauguration. They agreed to launch dialogue between these deputies to deepen economic relations. Japans deputy Prime Minister said he hopes to start economic talks with u. S. Vice president mike pence as soon as april. Taro aso said he hopes to conduct discussions in a wide range of areas, including economic policies and infrastructure investment. Translator we plan to talk about areas where we can reach an agreement promptly. And not issues like the tpp. Where agreements take a long time. Aso said he would launch a framework for the dialogue as soon as possible. The head of the United Auto Workers has suggested that the union will be culle upon to boycott ca. Uaw preside made t remks on thursday he said dcussionsre under way for an adampaig to encourage american consumes to buy american cars. The move doesnt seem to be targeted at japanese cars. Donald trump has suggested imposing higher import taxes and has highlighted the trade deficit and is urging americans to buy domestically produced goods. One big concern among investors and businesses as donald trump steps into the or stepped into the white house, is the possibility of a trade war between the u. S. And china. Its been almost a month since his inauguration and analysts continue to wouldnt weather lies ahead for the worlds two biggest economies. My colleleue talalked to the chf chinina economist i in hong g kd she e asked him about the trump policies hes focusing on. I think its quite important to look closely, how large the u. S. Fiscal stimulus could be. And generally speaking, its going to be a positive to u. S. Economic growth as well as to the Global Economic growth. Hence it should be part for the external dmant for china. Demand for china. We need to focus on the border tariffs towards the input of u. S. If they do charge quite harsh tax to other goods going to the u. S. That could hurt significantly the global trade and hen, the global economy. Theres been signs that things might not go so smoothly earlier this week u. S. Agency decided to impose antidumping duties on chinese products, for the third time in the short period that trump has been in office. Some analysts say the president s picks for his key, three key trade officials are china hawks, what do you make of that . I think that just reflects the u. S. Stance to reduce deficit inn trade with china. Overall i think the impact is not an impact to the chinese policy should be limited. Right now the trade surplus is not a major driver for chinas growth. Its below 3 of gdp. The deficit of u. S. From chinas input should be even less than that. So it wont hurt china very much. At the same time im not so sure it can be positive for the economy, u. S. Economy, because testify to reign in the Inflationary Pressure in the u. S. If these reducing deficits from inputs to china, its under policy then may not be a good policy for the u. S. What about a possible trade war with china . As you know, trump did recognize the onechina principle. That made some people think the u. S. President is softening his Foreign Policy a bit. How likely is a trade war between the two countries . I think the risk of a trade war between the two countries is now rising. But it is still not the baseline scenario in our analysis. I mean eventually the two largest economies in the world need to be realistic. From chinas ainge many. I think china will show some friendly gesture to start negotiations, to further the Financial Market and try to increase inputs from other countries. And from the u. S. Angle, i think need to be realistic to negotiate a positive, generally positive contract between the two countries. Struggling Electronics Maker sharp has revised upward its latest earnings outlook for fiscal 2016. The manufacturer has been trying to rehabilitate its business under taiwans honhai precision industry, also called fox con. Sharp executives upgraded the profit forecast to 418 million. Say changes in contracts related to purchases of raw materials. Sharps net loss is expected to shrink to 23 million. Heres a look at some other business stories were following. An event featuring Popular Culture prododucts, including manga comics and anime. At comiccon anime goods are on sale. Entertainment is one of the industries that t the Saudi Arabian government picked for development. The comic convention is being held for the first time as part of the saudis governments measures. Officials at the Japan NationalTourism Organization held an ceremony to c celebrate their new office in moscow. To promote peopletopeople exchanges. Visa requirements were eased, and the number of visitors between japan and russia stands at 150,000 a year. Both governments aim to boost the number to 250,000 by 2019. Japan hopes the new officee in moscow will attract russian tourists to japan. And you can catch our report again online together with a full transcript. Look for nhk world and business wrap. Ill leave you with the markets. Foreign ministers from japan, the u. S. And south korea have condemned north koreas recent missile test. They issued a statement demanding the country stop what they call this provocations. The three are in germany for a g3 meeting. Translator we made a concrete inclusion in the joint statement, t that japapan, the united statetes and south korea will Work Together so ththe security of the asia pacific region. The ministers demand pyongyang abide by the Nuclear Missile agreement. Questions are still swirling over the deal with russia. In the midst of that his cabinet members with taking a guarded approach to the country. The secretary of state told his counterparts to respect the ceasefire in ukraine. He says moscow is violating international law. We are not in a position right now to collaborate on a military level, but our polilitical leaders will engage and try to find Common Ground or a way forward where russia living up to its commitment will return to a partnership of sorts here with nato. Mattis was speakinging to reporters after a nato defense ministers meeting. He said that moscow must prove itself by abiding by international law. The comment comes after president Vladimir Putin suggested russia is ready to work with the u. S. To eradicate terrorist groups like the islamic state. U. S. President donald trump has been overturning the foreign policies of his predecessor, one after another. Among the affected countries is ally, australia. And its Refugee Resettlement deal. And as nhk worlds Kieran Watson reports, that means life is in limbo for hundreds of detained asylum seeeekers. A done d deal is h h trump described the 2016 agreement object twitter. An earlier phone call with his australian counterpart had called it into question. The agreemement was signed by t obobama administraration. And it stipulated the u. S. Would accept more than 1200 people seeking asylum in australia. The country has strict laws governing who enters and is particularly tough on those who attempt to enter the country illegally. Since 2013, operation sovereign borders an initiative that began under the Prime Minister and that ive reinforcrced has stopped the bu and restored integrity to our borders, were working with other countries, including the United States to resettle ththe. Australia s stirred controvey by resing to accept refugees, most o of whom arrrrived by boa from afghahanistan and iraq. Refugees are being held within a Detention Center located within the new guinea base where even locals have limited access. Fences surround this facility that houses more than 800 people who fled conflict in search of freedom. Media are not granted access. But a few refugees did share their stories when they were allowed outside. Gillami had been a studentnt in afghanistan but he escaped the taliban rule for australias shores. And he had been holdinging out hope until trump came into power. As we hear last night from the news, the Homeland Security of amemerica they stopped inteterviewingng every 24 hours news is changing. One d day theyre announcncing the deal is happening and the other they said its canceled. So we dont know any more. Within australia, people are growing more critical of their government. We want a Political Leadership that is willing to stand up to donald trump. But Malcolm Turnbull wont stand up to donald trump. He is so wedded to his disgraceful xenophobic policy. One expert on Foreign Relations is raising an alararn for u. S. ausustralian relations down the liline. Thats no way to treat a close ally such as australia. That has supupported the united statates in e every major war. If he keeps making these kind of mistakes, it will undermine the relationship between washington and canberra. In addition, trumps dumping of the Transpacific Partnership agreement is making some observers worry with the austraralia u. S. Relations goal. Kieran watson, nhk world, sydney. The u. N. Is preparing to draw up a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. The General Assembly is expected to begin negotiations next month. The first preparatory session was attended by representatives from the Nuclear Powers china and india. There was also a delegation from austria, which led talks in december. Paving the way for the treaty. Not attended were the two largest Nuclear Powersrs, rusus and the u. U. S. , as well as japa which relies on u. S. Nuclear deterrence. Costa ricann disarmament envoy elaine white was elected as president of the conference. Were going to work in an open mooner in order to to achieve results everyone can accept. Rules were drafted, including nongovernmental associations to join the party. White will draw up a framework for negotiations beginning in march. Nhk newsline comes to you from our studios here in tokyo. Lets start off with the world weather. We are looking at rainfall to be a big part of the story, for north island and northern portions of south island. It has been very dry, especially over south island so we are seeing the rain coming into the area. Let me show youou some videoeo coming out near christchurch where firefighters are trying to battle blazes, at least it is under control at this point. Bush fires scorched 11 homes and forced n numerous people to evacuatete in parts of new zealand. The fire vspread to the city of port hill, at this point the cause of the fires are still quite unknown. And the i investigation willl continue. And s so well have to wait and see what actually happened. Nevertheless r rain will help i this situation and we will continueoo seeee rainfall takin place near christchurch and areas north. I want to mention whats happening in australia, sydney youve been dealing w with hot