Yomiuri survey finds 69 children sexually abused at residential care facilities
Of the entities surveyed, 22 local governments said there had been indecent acts at protective facilities under their jurisdiction.
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Japan’s government to hold women-only talks, starting next month
Former Justice Minister Masako Mori will travel around the country to directly listen to concerns that women have.
More protests held this year in S. Korea, despite spike in Covid-19 cases
Demonstrations particularly spiked in November, after the government eased social distancing rules.
China drafts law to back women’s housework compensation in divorces
The amendment stipulates that husbands and wives should share household responsibilities fairly.
Overseas Filipinos heroes even in time of Covid-19 pandemic
Since 2020, over 1 million Filipinos had already been sent home for various reasons, but mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pardons for ex-presidents unlikely under Moon administration
Moon has maintained that he would not use his amnesty rights for corruption crimes, such as bribery, breach of trust and embezzlement.
S’poreans head to Johor on expanded land VTL to reunite with families
Under the expanded land VTL scheme, vaccinated Singapore citizens can now enter Malaysia via the Causeway without serving quarantine.
Indonesia to raise cigarette excises in 2022
The finance ministry will raise excises by an average of 12 percent for machine-made clove cigarettes and white cigarettes.
Japan mulls age limit for female fertility treatment covered by insurance
No age limit will be proposed for men.
Japan begins work on new Pursat water infrastructure
The project improves access to a safe and stable supply of water for the town, thereby improving the quality of life of the residents.