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Pepper spray likely used on Tokyo train during dispute over priority seats
Published on 21/10/2025
» A woman was arrested after allegedly releasing pepper spray inside a train in central Tokyo on Monday during a quarrel over priority seating, injuring two men, police said.
Central Pinklao Unveils Landmark Transformation This November
Published on 01/10/2025
» Central Pinklao, Central Pattana’s third shopping centre and a fixture in Bangkok for more than 30 years, is set to redefine retail in western Bangkok with its most significant transformation in three decades. Backed by an investment of over 1.7 billion baht, the redevelopment introduces the concept of the “New Soul of the District,” positioning the complex as the area’s premier lifestyle landmark across 360,000 square metres of space.
New express trains from Narita airport to Tokyo Skytree planned for FY 2028
Published on 01/09/2025
» New express trains linking Narita airport outside Tokyo with the Tokyo Skytree broadcasting tower in just over 30 minutes are slated to begin service in fiscal 2028 at the earliest, the operator's president said in a Kyodo News interview.
JR East gets OK to raise fares for Tokyo's popular loop line, other routes in March
Published on 04/08/2025
» East Japan Railway Co has said it has received government approval to raise fares by an average 7.1% from March, the company's first blanket hike since 1987 when it was created from the privatisation of the national railway company.
ONE Championship: Chihiro Sawada targets Denice Zamboanga title shot in Japan after submission win
Published on 18/07/2025
» Chihiro Sawada has her sights set on a ONE Championship world title shot – and she wants it in her home country.
Hong Kong Airlines to expand pet-in-cabin service, with bookings full till November
Published on 02/06/2025
» Hong Kong Airlines is looking to expand a newly launched service that allows passengers to bring their pets into cabins to more destinations, as strong demand has led to bookings being filled until mid-November.
Japan cult widow speaks 30 years after subway attack
AFP, Published on 17/03/2025
» OSAKA (JAPAN) - Only seven years into her marriage did Yuki Niimi first touch her husband -- at a morgue where she collected his body after he was executed and kissed him in a coffin.
Facial recognition gates set to debut for Japan express trains
Kyodo News, Published on 23/01/2025
» TOKYO — Facial recognition ticket gates will be introduced Friday for some Keisei Electric Railway Co. express trains linking downtown Tokyo and Narita airport, aiming to reduce congestion caused by rising foreign tourists to Japan.
Coming in hot in 2025
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/12/2024
» To welcome 2025, here’s a round-up of what to look forward to in and out of the country we call home.
Hong Kong hoteliers brace for 'worrying' trends
Published on 09/12/2024
» Hong Kong's hotel industry is likely to face more headwinds next year.