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Minimum wages to top Japanese govt recommendation in 22 prefectures

The national weighted average of minimum wages stands at ¥961, up ¥31 from the previous year. The new minimum wages will take effect on or after Oct. 1.

  • Published: August 25, 20229:30 am
  • Author May
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China to unveil more policies to cement economic recovery

A State Council executive meeting chaired by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also planned to send work teams to urge and serve local pro-economy efforts and beef up support for drought…

  • Published: August 25, 20229:29 am
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Court suspends Prayut from duty pending ruling on tenure

The judges voted 5:4 to accept the petition, which was forwarded to the court by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives.

  • Published: August 25, 20229:21 am
  • Author The Nation
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Umno to redouble efforts for upcoming elections, after Najib’s arrest

Supreme council member Datuk Arman Azha Abu Hanifah said the fighting spirit of party members and the leadership was not dampened despite the trial outcome.

  • Published: August 25, 20229:02 am
  • Author The Star
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South Korea’s ruling party, government agree on more subsidies in 2023 budget

The ruling party and the government also agreed to include budget for planning storm drains in urban areas in light of recent rains, to direct more funds into supporting disabled…

  • Published: August 25, 20229:01 am
  • Author Im Eun-byel
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Japan eyes restart of 7 nuclear reactors

The ministry aims to have a total of 17 nuclear reactors online to better prepare for possible electricity supply shortages.

  • Published: August 25, 20229:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Jokowi urges calm following detection of country’s first monkeypox case

He also played down the severity of the disease and made assurances that the necessary treatments were coming.

  • Published: August 25, 20228:50 am
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Facing raging fires, young man jumps into action

When seeing a mountain fire break out in the Chongqing's Fuling district, Yu Qiupeng, a student from Chongqing Industry and Trade Polytechnic, said: "I just felt a 'boom' in my…

  • Published: August 25, 20228:49 am
  • Author Zhou Qianyu and Ma Chi
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Motorbikes not meeting emissions standards to be restricted in Hanoi from 2024

For the vehicles that do not meet emission standards and/or too old and worn out, the city will offer vehicle owners financial aid to buy new ones or change their jobs.

  • Published: August 25, 20228:48 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Najib supporters’ push for royal pardon draws opposition from civil society groups

The move for a pardon came less than 24 hours after Najib's graft conviction was upheld by Malaysia's apex court.

  • Published: August 25, 20227:58 am
  • Author May

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