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Japan emperor proclaims enthronement
Kyodo News, Published on 22/10/2019
» Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially proclaimed Tuesday his enthronement before roughly 2,000 guests, including some 420 dignitaries from about 190 countries and international organisations, in a ceremony at the Imperial Palace featuring elements of ancient protocol.
Japan emperor enthroned in ancient-style ceremony
Kyodo News, Published on 22/10/2019
» Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially proclaimed Tuesday his enthronement before roughly 2,000 guests, including dignitaries from about 190 countries and international organisations, in a ceremony at the Imperial Palace featuring elements of ancient protocol.
Death toll in Myanmar landslide rises to 51
Kyodo News, Published on 11/08/2019
» YANGON: The death toll from Friday's landslide triggered by severe rains in southern Myanmar has risen to 51, rescue authorities said on Sunday.
Myanmar rebels hit Rakhine police base, kill 3
Kyodo News, Published on 11/04/2019
» YANGON: Rebels attacked a police outpost in Myanmar's restive western state of Rakhine between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, killing three people and abducting seven others, state media reported Thursday.
Japan to issue more work visas to Thais, other foreigners
Kyodo News, Published on 01/04/2019
» Japan launched on Monday a new visa system to bring in more foreign workers to the country struggling with an acute labour shortage, marking a major policy shift from its traditionally strict immigration rules.
Honda anticipates Thai motorcycle market decline in 2019
Kyodo News, Published on 11/03/2019
» Japanese motorcycle maker Honda Motor Co has projected a decline in the Thai market this year due mainly to lower agricultural product prices.
Japan approves steps to help make life easier for foreign workers
Kyodo News, Published on 25/12/2018
» TOKYO: Japan approved Tuesday a set of measures to ensure that foreign workers entering the country under its new visa system, including those from Thailand, enjoy proper working conditions and access to broad support in their daily lives.
Prince's free speech hot topic in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 01/12/2018
» TOKYO: A remark by a Japanese prince, who will be first in line to the country's throne six months from now, has caused a controversy over how freely imperial family members can speak on contentious matters as the Constitution prohibits the head of the family from being involved in politics.
Indonesian child suicide bombers ‘indoctrinated every Sunday’
Kyodo News, Published on 15/05/2018
» JAKARTA: The seven children from three families who died in suicide bombings in Indonesia over past days were regularly indoctrinated with radical teachings by one of the fathers, who was the regional head of an Islamic State-linked radical group, police said Tuesday.
Orang Asli adapt to new lifestyle in South
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2018
» YALA: The Orang Asli indigenous people have lived in seclusion in the rainforests of southern Thailand since ancient times, but more than a few of them have lately changed the way they live because forest food has gradually grown scarce.