The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan, New Zealand defense chiefs discuss possible frigate dealKUALA LUMPUR - Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his New Zealand counterpart Judith Collins agreed Sunday to continue close communication regarding Wellington's replacement of its retiring frigates, at a time when Japan seeking to boost defense equipment exports.In their talks on the sidelines of a regional defense ministers' meeting in Malaysia, they welcomed progress in negotiations for the exchange of defense supplies and logistic…READ FULL ARTICLE