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Four arrested for smuggling 8kg of gold in underwear into Japan
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Four people have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle about 8kg of gold worth around ¥98.7 million (US$650,000) from Hong Kong to Japan by concealing gold powder in underwear, sources familiar with the matter revealed on Tuesday.
Rare woman yakuza on path to redemption in Japan
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» GIFU — A missing fingertip offers a clue to Mako Nishimura's criminal past as one of Japan's few women yakuza. But after clawing her way out of the underworld, she now spends her days helping other retired gangsters reintegrate into society.
Lifetime strategy transforms heart valve disease management
Published on 11/09/2025
» Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent an increasingly significant health concern, especially among individuals under the age of 60. Although CVDs have traditionally been prevalent in older populations due to age-related degeneration, modern lifestyle factors are contributing to earlier onset. Notable risk factors include high-fat diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption, all of which promote the development of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, and hypertension at younger ages. Additionally, congenital abnormalities and post-infectious complications play roles in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders. According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular diseases, including heart valve disease, constitute the leading cause of global mortality, accounting for more than 20.5 million deaths annually.
Thai trio off to a hot start in Las Vegas
Sports, Published on 04/04/2025
» Las vegas: Thai stars Jeeno Thitikul, Ariya Jutanugarn and Pajaree Anannarukarn won their opening group matches on Wednesday as the LPGA Match Play got underway in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Japan faces upheaval as LDP bloc loses majority
News, Published on 29/10/2024
» Japan faces a period of political instability after the ruling coalition failed to win a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009, setting up a race among two main blocs to form a government.
Japan faces political upheaval as LDP coalition loses majority
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/10/2024
» TOKYO - Japan faces a period of political instability after the ruling coalition failed to win a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009, setting up a race among two main blocs to form a government.
Japanese election to test ruling party
Published on 26/10/2024
» TOKYO - Voters in Japan could end more than a decade of Liberal Democratic Party dominance on Sunday, forcing the ruling party into power-sharing deals that could undermine the country’s leadership.
Court accepts class-action suit against Stark auditors
Published on 31/07/2024
» A Thai court will allow a class-action lawsuit against the local office of the accounting firm Deloitte over its audit of scandal-hit Stark Corporation, it said in a document on Wednesday.
Three Japanese ministers resign over kickbacks scandal
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» TOKYO - Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the ruling party.
MoU signed to boost human resources development
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/11/2023
» Officials from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHSRI) on Monday met representatives of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to discuss the development of the nation's human resources through Thai-Kosen institutes.