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New Singapore booze law targets late-night public drinking
Kyodo News, Published on 01/04/2015
» Singapore on Wednesday began imposing a new law to curb late-night drinking in public places in a move aimed at averting public disorder caused by drunkenness.
Indonesia gets $74b business commitments
Kyodo News, Published on 29/03/2015
» Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has brought back business commitments worth a total of US$74.34 billion in various planned projects and investments from his weeklong state visits to Japan and China through Saturday, a senior government official said.
Mahathir pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Published on 28/03/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has written a sentimental tribute to Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew, his one-time political sparring partner.
Jokowi calls for more Japan investment
Published on 24/03/2015
» TOKYO — Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo called on Japanese companies Tuesday to boost investment in his country, with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations eager to bolster its infrastructure to advance regional connectivity.
US, Japan first ladies partner for girls' education
Kyodo News, Published on 19/03/2015
» US first lady Michelle Obama and her Japanese counterpart Akie Abe on Thursday announced a new partnership to help girls around the world to complete their education and fulfil their potential.
Hun Sen, Abe to meet at UN summit Sunday
Kyodo News, Published on 11/03/2015
» Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe this weekend in Sendai, where both will be attending an international conference on disaster prevention.
Taiwan mulls allowing in-flight phone use
Published on 10/03/2015
» TAIPEI — Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) said Tuesday it is considering following in Japan's footsteps by allowing the use of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones on Taiwan-operated flights.
Indonesia completes land acquisition for Japan project
Published on 05/03/2015
» JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has completed land acquisition for the construction of a controversial thermal power plant project funded by Japan, Indonesian media reports said Thursday.
Laos PM in Japan to expand ties
Kyodo News, Published on 04/03/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Japan and expand political and economic ties between the two countries.
China's Xi to make first US state visit
Kyodo News, Published on 11/02/2015
» Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Washington in September for his first state visit with US President Barack Obama, China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, a summit that is likely to include discussions on a range of issues from cyber security to climate change.