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Japan ministry unveils measures to prevent death from overwork
Kyodo News, Published on 26/12/2016
» TOKYO - The Labor Ministry unveiled emergency measures Monday aimed at preventing workers from dying or committing suicide due to overwork, following the suicide of a female worker at Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Inc last winter.
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TPP leaders vow efforts to implement pact
Published on 20/11/2016
» LIMA, PERU - The leaders of the 12 member states of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreed Saturday to step up efforts to implement the free trade agreement in a veiled counter to US president-elect Donald Trump over his protectionist stance.
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Vietnam to scrap nuclear plant construction plans
Published on 09/11/2016
» HANOI - The Vietnamese government has decided to scrap plans to build nuclear power plants with Japanese and Russian assistance, a Vietnam Electricity official said on Wednesday.
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Hun Sen comes out as Trump supporter
Published on 03/11/2016
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Thursday that he supports Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump becoming the next US president, reasoning that a Trump presidency will lead to a better world.
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi to visit Japan Nov 1-5
Kyodo News, Published on 21/10/2016
» TOKYO - Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi will make a five-day visit to Japan from Nov 1, the Japanese government announced on Friday.
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Suu Kyi thanks India for helping Myanmar
Published on 19/10/2016
» NEW DELHI - Myanmar de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi voiced gratitude to India on Wednesday for helping her country "make up for lost time" through democratising, boosting development, strengthening rule of law and achieving peace and unity.
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Blackout temporarily hits parts of Tokyo due to cable fire
Published on 12/10/2016
» TOKYO - A temporary blackout occurred in some areas of Tokyo following a fire involving underground power cables Wednesday afternoon, affecting ministry buildings and disrupting train operation, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco) said.
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Cambodian garment workers' minimum wage to increase
Published on 29/09/2016
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodian garment workers will be paid a monthly minimum wage of $153 per month starting from next year, an increase of $8, a senior government official said Thursday.
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36 countries concerned at Cambodia's political tension
Published on 15/09/2016
» PHNOM PENH - A group of 36 countries, including the United States and Japan, has issued a statement expressing their concern about the current escalation of political tensions in Cambodia.
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Abe: Government likely to consult experts on abdication
Kyodo News, Published on 08/09/2016
» VIENTIANE - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested Thursday the government is likely to seek the opinion of experts in discussing its response after 82-year-old Emperor Akihito indicated his readiness to abdicate, amid speculation special legislation is being envisioned to enable the move.
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