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Abe lifts emergency in Osaka, nearby areas
Kyodo News, Published on 21/05/2020
» TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday lifted the state of emergency in the western Japanese prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo, as the spread of the novel coronavirus has slowed enough to justify the gradual easing of curbs on economic activity.
Japan to lift emergency outside Tokyo, Osaka
Kyodo News, Published on 14/05/2020
» Japan will lift a state of emergency for 39 of the country's 47 prefectures ahead its planned expiration at the end of the month, as the spread of the novel coronavirus in these areas has been kept in check, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday.
Malaysia cuts key interest rate to 10-year low
Kyodo News, Published on 05/05/2020
» Malaysia's central bank on Tuesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage point to 2% as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to plunge the country into a recession.
March against controversial bill held in Hong Kong's New Territories
Kyodo News, Published on 14/07/2019
» HONG KONG: Tens of thousands of people marched Sunday in Hong Kong's New Territories to protest against a controversial but now-suspended extradition bill that would allow the transfer of fugitives to mainland China.
Moon in N.Korea to boost waning de-nuke hopes
Kyodo News, Published on 18/09/2018
» SEOUL/PYONGYANG: South Korean President Moon Jae In was warmly welcomed Tuesday as he became the country's third president to visit Pyongyang, amid drastic changes in the situation surrounding efforts to denuclearise North Korea since the beginning of this year.
Japanese prince vows 'self-improvement'
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2018
» TOKYO: Crown Prince Naruhito, on the occasion of his 58th birthday on Friday, vowed to "pursue self-improvement" ahead of his accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019.
Cambodia shuts down 330 print media outlets
Kyodo News, Published on 18/12/2017
» Cambodia on Monday shut down 330 supposedly "inactive" print media outlets, citing the need to prevent media passes issued to them from being misused.
Japan tightening control over private land on remote islands
Kyodo News, Published on 25/11/2017
» The Japanese government will soon consider steps to enhance control over all privately owned land on remote islands to bolster national security and protect resources within territorial waters, a government source said Saturday.
Indonesia foils plot to attack wedding of president's daughter
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2017
» Indonesian counterterrorism police have arrested a Muslim militant who planned attacks on a Myanmar diplomatic mission and the wedding reception of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's daughter, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
Thai, Malaysian PMs to discuss security issues in Bangkok
Kyodo News, Published on 08/09/2016
» Prime Prayut Chan-o-cha will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak in Bangkok on Friday after he arrives at the start of a six-day visit that will include talks on security and trade, Government House announced on Friday.