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Japan to issue more work visas to Thais, other foreigners
Kyodo News, Published on 01/04/2019
» Japan launched on Monday a new visa system to bring in more foreign workers to the country struggling with an acute labour shortage, marking a major policy shift from its traditionally strict immigration rules.
US presses Thailand, Asean on Iran sanctions
Kyodo News, Published on 15/08/2018
» SINGAPORE: A senior US official is currently touring Southeast Asian capitals to seek their enforcement of newly re-imposed sanctions on Iran.
Bitcoin use on Bali probed
Published on 19/01/2018
» KUTA, Indonesia: Authorities are investigating the use of bitcoin on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, amid warnings by the central bank about the risks posed by virtual currencies.
Pakistani was Islamic State forger, Prawit says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» A Pakistani recently arrested in Bangkok produced fake passports for ISIS members, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said Tuesday.
Injuries at Indonesia bourse after floor collapse
Published on 15/01/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's Stock Exchange reopened for the afternoon session on Monday after about a dozen people were injured in a floor collapse. All staff were safe, it said.
Thai farms warned over coffee trend
News, Asawin Suebsaeng, Published on 14/01/2018
» Despite an increase in coffee consumption and growing interest among southern farmers to convert rubber plantations to grow coffee, competition from neighbouring countries is too fierce, according to a leader of community enterprises.
Ministry's review on toxic pest killers to be finalised
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Agriculture and Cooperative Ministry is expected to complete its review of three hazardous chemicals with a view to drawing up restrictions for their use in three months.
Satun fails again in finding bidder to collect bird's nests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» Satun province has failed to attract bidders for the eighth consecutive time to collect edible bird's nests on its islands.
US to Asean: 'We're here for you'
Kyodo News, Published on 05/06/2017
» SINGAPORE - In his talks with defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, US Defence Secretary Jim "Mad Dog" Mattis on Sunday sought to reassure the group of Washington's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.
Indonesia committed to dealing with haze
Kyodo News, Published on 15/08/2016
» KUALA LUMPUR - Asean members are contemplating how to respond to Indonesian assurances that measures are in place to prevent the recurrence of thick haze that has blanketed the region for years.