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Japan approves steps to help make life easier for foreign workers
Kyodo News, Published on 25/12/2018
» TOKYO: Japan approved Tuesday a set of measures to ensure that foreign workers entering the country under its new visa system, including those from Thailand, enjoy proper working conditions and access to broad support in their daily lives.
Japan submarine joins South China Sea drill
Kyodo News, Published on 17/09/2018
» BEIJING: A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine joined a drill last week in the South China Sea for the first time, the MSDF said Monday, signalling Tokyo's intention to keep China's muscle-flexing in the area in check and prompting an immediate rebuke from Beijing.
Asean-China joint maritime exercise set for 2018
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2018
» SINGAPORE: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China will hold their first maritime exercise at the end of this year, Singapore's Defence Ministry announced Tuesday.
Indonesia takes Asean lead on S.China Sea dispute
Kyodo News, Published on 10/01/2018
» JAKARTA: The Indonesian government said Tuesday it will push for an effective code of conduct in the South China Sea to defuse tensions in the region as a part of the country's strategic foreign policy this year.
China, Asean agree to 10-year China Sea protection pact
Kyodo News, Published on 14/11/2017
» MANILA: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China set a 10-year period through 2027 to protect the coasts and marine resources in the South China Sea while trying to settle lingering disputes over territories there, a document issued Monday night by their country leaders said.
Dole Japan to recall 9,000 bunches of Philippine bananas
Kyodo News, Published on 01/11/2017
» Dole Japan Inc., a producer of fruits and vegetables, said Wednesday it will recall approximately 9,000 bunches of packaged Philippine bananas due to concerns they have been tampered with.
East Timor bids to join Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2017
» DILI: East Timor's Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri said Thursday his country is "doing our best" to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but Asean members Myanmar and Singapore are still withholding their support.
Duterte to make 3-day visit to Japan from Oct 29
Kyodo News, Published on 25/10/2017
» TOKYO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan from Oct 29 to 31 for a summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Japanese government said Wednesday.
Trump to visit 5 Asian nations, skip Thailand
Kyodo News, Published on 30/09/2017
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will travel to Asia, including Japan, South Korea and China, from Nov 3-14 as the United States steps up coordination with regional allies and partners in curbing the rising nuclear threat posed by North Korea, the White House said Friday.
Taiwan grants visa-free entry to Filipino travellers
Kyodo News, Published on 28/09/2017
» TAIPEI: Tourists from the Philippines will be allowed to visit Taiwan visa-free over a trial period, the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.