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Hatred behind Japan knife attacker's rampage
Kyodo News, Published on 26/07/2016
» SAGAMIHARA, JAPAN - Hatred appears to be what fuelled a young Japanese man who went on a stabbing rampage, killing 19 people Tuesday at a facility for the mentally disabled where he had been fired. Months earlier, he reportedly gave a letter to Parliament outlining the bloody plan.
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.
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.
Taiwan smartcard chief steps down over porn star uproar
Published on 25/09/2015
» TAIPEI — Board members of Taiwan's EasyCard Corp approved the resignation of the company's head, ending weeks of controversy over the company's recent issuance of smartcards featuring Japanese adult video actress Yui Hatano.
Singapore at crossroads as it marks 50th anniversary
Kyodo News, Published on 09/08/2015
» Singapore celebrates its 50th year of independence with a big bash on Sunday, staging its largest-ever National Day parade and a cornucopia of activities that aim to serve as a reminder of how a tiny city state with almost no resources has come a long way to become what it is today.