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Singapore PM's surgery 'successful'
Kyodo News, Published on 16/02/2015
» Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong underwent "successful" surgery to remove his cancerous prostate gland on Monday, his office said in a brief statement.
Drone cameras banned in Phnom Penh
Kyodo News, Published on 16/02/2015
» Cambodian authorities on Monday banned the use of drone cameras to capture footage in the country's capital over concern that it violates people's privacy and public security.
Japan, Mekong states forum on Thurs
Kyodo News, Published on 17/02/2015
» TOKYO - Government officials, businesspeople and experts from Japan and five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River will hold a forum on Thursday in Tokyo to promote economic cooperation amid moves to launch a more integrated Asean Economic Community at the end of this year.
AirAsia, ANA bid to bail out Skymark
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2015
» ANA Holdings Inc and Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd have notified bankrupt Skymark Airlines Inc of their plans to take part in the struggling airline's restructuring as the company ended accepting applications for sponsorship on Monday.
Foreign eco-activist arrested in P'Penh
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2015
» A foreign environmental activist critical of the government was arrested Monday for overstaying his visa, a local rights group and police sources said.
Northern Japan braces for blizzard
Kyodo News, Published on 02/03/2015
» TOKYO — A blizzard is expected to hit northern Japan later Monday, with dozens of train services already cancelled on the island of Hokkaido.
Philippines suspends gas, oil exploration in S. China Sea
Kyodo News, Published on 03/03/2015
» The Philippines has suspended indefinitely all offshore oil and natural gas drilling activities at the Reed Bank off Palawan island in the South China Sea, London-listed Forum Energy Plc said in a statement.
Japan to mint Laos commemorative coin
Kyodo News, Published on 03/03/2015
» Japan will produce up to 10,000 silver coins for Laos’ central bank to commemorate the 60th anniversary this year of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Finance Ministry and Japan Mint said Tuesday.
Laos PM in Japan to expand ties
Kyodo News, Published on 04/03/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Japan and expand political and economic ties between the two countries.
Lao PM urges Japan to invest more
Kyodo News, Published on 05/03/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong on Thursday asked Japanese firms to invest more in his country and help enhance growth, boasting its appeal as a base for manufacturers.