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Japan seeks early Suu Kyi visit after election win
Published on 27/11/2015
» TOKYO — Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday told a close aide of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party recently scored a landslide election victory, that Tokyo wants Myanmar's democracy to visit Japan soon and will continue supporting the smooth transfer of power in the Southeast Asian country.
Asia-Pacific to wrap RCEP talks 'next year'
Kyodo News, Published on 23/11/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific countries agreed on Sunday to push for the conclusion of a massive regional free trade deal by 2016.
Japan to relax yen-loan terms for infrastructure exports
Kyodo News, Published on 21/11/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Saturday that his country will relax the conditions in carrying out its yen-loan scheme for emerging countries in Asia, as Japan seeks to boost its economy through infrastructure exports to the fast-growing region.
Mt Hakone warning lifted amid lessening volcanic activity
Published on 20/11/2015
» TOKYO — The national weather agency on Friday lifted its volcanic activity warning for Mount Hakone, located in a popular hot spring resort area southwest of Tokyo, as it deemed the risk of eruptions to have reduced after the last small-scale eruption observed in July.
Sam Rainsy accuses CPP of "constitutional coup"
Published on 18/11/2015
» PHNOM PENH — Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy, who the government has threatened to arrest if he returns to Cambodia from abroad, on Wednesday accused the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) of staging a "constitutional coup" to solidify its grip on power.
Apec ministers meet to discuss free trade, terrorism
Kyodo News, Published on 16/11/2015
» Ministers of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum began a two-day meeting Monday to discuss antiterrorism cooperation in the wake of Friday's attacks in Paris and a region-wide free-trade initiative following the deal for a Pacific trade pact.
Japan ups foreign visitor target to 30m
Published on 07/11/2015
» TOKYO — The Japanese government will raise its annual target for the number of foreign visitors to Japan to 30 million, as the current target of 20 million by 2020 is likely to be attained soon, government officials said.
Film set in Kumamoto aims to draw Thai tourists
Published on 06/11/2015
» A romantic comedy filmed in Kumamoto is being screened at theaters in Bangkok with an eye on drawing Thai tourists to the southwestern Japanese prefecture.
Asean sets road map for greater integration
Kyodo News, Published on 25/10/2015
» Southeast Asian countries have charted the course for greater integration over the next 10 years with aims to be the primary force in shaping regional architecture and be more connected economically and socially, according to a draft document set to be adopted by the region's leaders at a summit next month.
People with hearing aids to drive buses, taxis in Japan
Published on 22/10/2015
» TOKYO — The National Police Agency on Thursday released a plan to allow people dependent on hearing aids to obtain licences to drive taxis and buses.