Indonesia govt dishes out incentives to make headway on new capital
The government is also waiving fees and levies for land right applications and transfers for a certain period of time.
Policy Matters
Japanese regulator casts doubt on TEPCO nuclear plant restart
Operations at the seven-reactor plant in Niigata Prefecture have been suspended due to deficiencies in Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s antiterrorism measures.
Japanese businesses call for security clearance system
Under the system, the government will screen individuals and authorize those who qualify to access sensitive information, such as that related to national security.
South Korea, IAEA discuss Japan’s disposal of contaminated water
Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister stressed that Japan should be forthright about the way it makes public information regarding the ocean release.
Blast after blast in Dhaka
The paper urges the authorities to take the matter of building safety seriously, and improve disaster preparedness and responsiveness.
Malaysia to invest $222 million to upgrade Johor checkpoints to ease congestion
The Causeway is one of the world’s busiest land crossings, with more than 300,000 users daily.
Urging Indonesia to lead care economy in Asean
With a rapidly growing economy and a population of over 270 million people, Indonesia has the scale and resources to make a significant impact on care work in Southeast Asia.
Chinese e-vehicle makers look to expand across world
New confidence in overseas markets comes in the wake of favorable government policies.
Japan to set up permanent routes for test flights of flying cars in Fukushima
The government hopes that by attracting startup companies in the industry, the initiative will help in the ongoing reconstruction and revitalization of the disaster-hit prefecture.
Amending Digital Security Act: Govt to sit with stakeholders, says law minister
"It is regrettable that many are abusing and misusing the law after it was made", he said at a seminar.