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Number of short-term foreign visitors involved in scams in Japan triples

According to a tally by the National Police Agency, the breakdown of the 59 individuals by country and region are: 34 were from Malaysia, 22 from China and Taiwan, and one each…

  • Published: January 9, 20268:24 am
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Cane scammers, Malaysian government urged

However, experts said stricter penalties must also be paired with stronger financial controls, institutional accountability, and cross- border enforcement to curb fraud…

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Nepal must create 6.5m jobs by 2050 to reap demographic dividend

A World Bank report says Nepal’s prospects hinge on creating quality jobs and harnessing the skills of women and returning migrants.

  • Published: January 9, 20268:07 am
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Luxury hotels hit by Nepal’s Gen Z protests face more pressure from spring elections

With most 5-star properties already reporting losses, March polls could also deter visitors.

  • Published: January 8, 20268:29 am
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Japan’s business leaders praise PM Takaichi’s economic policies

At a New Year’s celebration held by three major economic organisations in Tokyo on Tuesday, many participants expressed a positive outlook on the administration’s push for…

  • Published: January 8, 20268:28 am
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Detained protester’s death raises prison neglect concerns in Indonesia

Alfarisi, a 21-year-old protester who was arrested following nationwide protests against economic hardship in August 2025, died at a detention center reportedly after suffering…

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India’s GDP growth seen at 6.8% in FY27, says Goldman Sachs

The global investment bank expects private consumption to strengthen further in FY27.

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Number of registered Nanjing Massacre survivors falls to 23

The Nanjing Massacre refers to a period in history that started when Japanese troops captured the then-Chinese capital on Dec 13, 1937. In the space of six weeks, the Japanese…

  • Published: January 8, 20268:14 am
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China studying better benefits for gig workers, with inspiration from Singapore

In December, top lawmakers deliberated ways to offer better legal protection for the country’s workers in flexible employment, based on a report that pointed out that “issues…

  • Published: January 8, 20267:10 am
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Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly Vietnamese citizens from 2026

Health insurance cardholders from near-poor households will have their payment rate increased from 95 percent to 100 percent of covered medical expenses, effective January 1.

  • Published: January 8, 20267:05 am
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