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14 Hong Kong democracy activists convicted in national security case
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2024
» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted 14 pro-democracy activists over their roles in an unofficial primary election held in July 2020, in the city's biggest national security case so far under a law imposed by Beijing the same year.
Japan, Philippines hold first 2-plus-2 security talks
Kyodo News, Published on 09/04/2022
» The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and the Philippines are holding their first "two-plus-two" security dialogue Saturday in which they are expected to express "serious concern" over the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Asean leaders to urge Myanmar to allow envoy visit for mediation
Kyodo News, Published on 24/10/2021
» Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will continue to press Myanmar to allow the group's special envoy to visit the country to try to mediate among the feuding parties, according to a draft of a chairman's statement to be issued at this week's Asean Summit.
Myanmar court allows Suu Kyi's 2-week detention as military beds in
Kyodo News, Published on 03/02/2021
» A Myanmar court has granted a police request to detain ousted leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi until Feb 15 for illegally importing and using communications equipment, members of her National League for Democracy said Wednesday.
Hong Kong passes anthem bill amid protests
Kyodo News, Published on 04/06/2020
» Hong Kong's legislature passed a contentious bill that outlaws disrespecting the Chinese national anthem amid a wave of protests by pro-democracy lawmakers who claimed it will encroach on people's rights and freedoms.
Asean ministers seek 'comprehensive' Rohingya plan
Kyodo News, Published on 09/01/2019
» Foreign ministers from 10 Southeast Asian Nations will call for a "comprehensive and durable" solution to the when they meet informally for their annual retreat in Chiang Mai later this month, according to a draft of a statement to be issued then.
Moon in N.Korea to boost waning de-nuke hopes
Kyodo News, Published on 18/09/2018
» SEOUL/PYONGYANG: South Korean President Moon Jae In was warmly welcomed Tuesday as he became the country's third president to visit Pyongyang, amid drastic changes in the situation surrounding efforts to denuclearise North Korea since the beginning of this year.
Takashimaya store to open in November
Kyodo News, Published on 07/09/2018
» Japanese department store operator Takashimaya Co will open its first outlet in Thailand in November as part of its long-term growth strategy to expand business in Asia.
Japan to celebrate accession in October 2019
Kyodo News, Published on 30/03/2018
» TOKYO: The government decided Friday to stage a ceremony in October next year to mark Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the throne, but said female imperial family members will not attend one of the key enthronement rituals.
At least 5 killed at Kabul hotel attacked by militants
Kyodo News, Published on 21/01/2018
» KABUL: At least five civilians were killed and six others wounded at a hotel in the Afghan capital Kabul that was stormed by an armed group Saturday night, the Afghan Interior Ministry said Sunday.