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Japan approves 2018 tax reform package
Kyodo News, Published on 14/12/2017
» TOKYO: Japan's ruling coalition Thursday unveiled a tax reform package for fiscal 2018, which would raise income taxes on salaried workers earning over 8.5 million yen ($75,000) and taxes on tobacco products, as well as introduce a new departure tax on anyone leaving Japan.
East Timor bids to join Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2017
» DILI: East Timor's Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri said Thursday his country is "doing our best" to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but Asean members Myanmar and Singapore are still withholding their support.
Abe's ruling bloc wins, Japan set to amend constitution
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is certain to retain a two-thirds majority in Sunday's House of Representatives election, according to early returns, providing it with the impetus to press ahead with debate on a first-ever amendment to the Japanese constitution.
Vanuatu volcanic activity forces thousands to evacuate
Kyodo News, Published on 26/09/2017
» Heightened volcanic activity has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes on an island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, regional media reported Tuesday.
Japan most pessimistic among 4 Asian democracies - poll
Kyodo News, Published on 04/09/2017
» Japanese are the most pessimistic about the future of their country among people in four Asian democratic countries also including India, Indonesia and Malaysia, a joint survey by think tanks in the four countries showed Monday.
Struggling Japanese ski resort faces final closure
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2017
» MIYAZAKI, Kyushu - Japan's southernmost ski resort is on the verge of shutting down, struggling to attract visitors amid declining numbers of skiers and snowboarders.
Ex-army officer 'ordered Myanmar assassination' of Suu Kyi aide
Kyodo News, Published on 16/02/2017
» YANGON - Myanmar's presidential office Wednesday issued a statement accusing a former military officer of ordering the assassination of a prominent Muslim lawyer in Yangon International Airport last month.