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WORLD

Cambodia's alleged scam group execs suspected of money laundering in Japan

Kyodo News, Published on 09/04/2026

» KYODO — Two senior executives of Prince Holding Group, a Cambodian conglomerate accused of being one of Asia's largest transnational criminal organisations, purchased luxury real estate in and around Tokyo in a possible money-laundering scheme, sources familiar with the matter said and official property records showed Thursday.

WORLD

Malaysia receives Japan equipment for team observing Thai-Cambodia conflict

Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2026

» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia received equipment worth ¥9 million (US$56,800) from Japan on Wednesday as part of its assistance to boost a Southeast Asia peacekeeping team monitoring the conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

LIFE

Experts warn over growing dependence on conversational AI

Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2026

» KYODO — An increasing number of people are forming emotionally close relationships with conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, with some users describing them as friends, counsellors or even family members, according to recent surveys.

WORLD

Overseas student cap raised at Japan universities to attract talent

Kyodo News, Published on 18/02/2026

» KYODO — Japan's education ministry will allow three universities to accept international students above their enrolment caps under its new exemption system to attract global talent amid intensifying global competition.

LIFE

Pokemon card sold at auction for world-record $16.49 million

Kyodo News, Published on 16/02/2026

» KYODO — A rare Pokemon card fetched a record US$16,492,000 including the buyer's premium on Monday in New Jersey, making it the most expensive Pocket Monster trading card ever sold in a public auction.

PROPERTY

Foreigners bought 3,498 properties near Japanese sensitive sites

Kyodo News, Published on 16/12/2025

» KYODO — A total of 3,498 properties around critical security facilities and remote islands in Japan were purchased by foreign individuals or entities in fiscal 2024, with nearly half from China, a government study showed Tuesday.

WORLD

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 55, about 200 unaccounted for

Kyodo News, Published on 27/11/2025

» HONG KONG — The death toll from a massive fire in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong has risen to 55, with about 70 people hospitalised and some 200 still unaccounted for more than a day later, local authorities said Thursday.