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Four arrested for smuggling 8kg of gold in underwear into Japan
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Four people have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle about 8kg of gold worth around ¥98.7 million (US$650,000) from Hong Kong to Japan by concealing gold powder in underwear, sources familiar with the matter revealed on Tuesday.
Japan faces political upheaval as LDP coalition loses majority
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/10/2024
» TOKYO - Japan faces a period of political instability after the ruling coalition failed to win a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009, setting up a race among two main blocs to form a government.
Japanese election to test ruling party
Reuters, Published on 26/10/2024
» TOKYO - Voters in Japan could end more than a decade of Liberal Democratic Party dominance on Sunday, forcing the ruling party into power-sharing deals that could undermine the country’s leadership.
Three Japanese ministers resign over kickbacks scandal
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» TOKYO - Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the ruling party.
Fukushima operator says released water samples within safe limits
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» TOKYO - Seawater samples taken following the release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear reactor showed radioactivity levels well within safe limits, operator TEPCO said on Friday.
Japan to release test results after Fukushima release
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» TOKYO - Japan was due Friday to publish preliminary sample results, a day after it began releasing wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant, in an attempt to reassure critics that the operation was safe.
Japan extends life of nuclear plants
AFP and Kyodo News, Published on 31/05/2023
» TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday passed a law allowing nuclear reactors to operate beyond 60 years, as it tries to reinvigorate the sector to meet energy challenges and climate targets.
Japan unveils export control plans for chip equipment
AFP, Published on 31/03/2023
» TOKYO - Japan on Friday unveiled plans to control exports of 23 items used to make semiconductors, following US pressure for countries to impose restrictions to contain China.
Japan PM extends Covid emergency to Sept 30
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/09/2021
» Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga extended the virus emergency for Tokyo and large parts of the country to Sept 30 as high levels of delta-variant infections strain the medical system.
Japan to expand virus emergency to battle surge
AFP, Published on 17/08/2021
» TOKYO: Japan's government said Tuesday it will expand a coronavirus state of emergency to seven new regions as it battles a record wave of infections a week before the Paralympic Games.