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Policy Matters

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Japan’s immigration agency to tighten visa requirements for foreign entrepreneurs

A possible impact on public safety and the business environment has been pointed out in the Diet, as the visa has become an “easy route to obtain permanent residency,” said…

  • Published: June 11, 202512:38 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Ramyeon, reality and reform: The Korea Herald

The rising price of everyday goods tests the public's trust in President Lee Jae-myung’s ability to manage the economy.

  • Published: June 11, 202510:31 am
  • Author The Korea Herald
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Earlier school start times in Indonesia’s West Java ‘may hurt children’s brain development’

Educators and experts warn the policy could impair students’ brain development due to disrupted sleep patterns and inadequate rest.

  • Published: June 11, 20259:29 am
  • Author Maretha Uli
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Industry concerns over Malaysia’s expanded Sales and Service Tax

The expanded SST will also put a dent in the thinning profits of building contractors who are struggling with higher operating costs, and could also affect the smooth flow of…

  • Published: June 11, 20258:40 am
  • Author Charles Ramendran and Khoo Gek San
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Japan’s ruling coalition officials agree to issue cash handouts as measure against skyrocketing prices

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito intend to discuss details including the size of the handouts, when the provision should be started and whether to…

  • Published: June 11, 20258:34 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Mob booked for blocking railway tracks busy Delhi-Mumbai route

The police have around 200-300 videos documenting the mob action, which stopped a local train for almost two hours and loosened some fish plates on the track. This temporarily…

  • Published: June 10, 202512:36 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Vietnam’s constitutional amendments receive over 280 million opinions

According to the Government, the consultation has been conducted seriously, transparently and democratically across ministries, sectors and localities.

  • Published: June 10, 202512:25 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Japan government outlines plan to revitalise bookstores

A major feature of the plan is that it includes efforts to support the operational efficiency of bookstores. The publishing industry is characterized by the fact that it involves…

  • Published: June 10, 202512:06 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Social media and elections: Efforts needed to discern reliable information- The Japan News

A situation must be avoided in which false information influences people’s voting behavior. To that end, the ruling and opposition parties should accelerate efforts to put…

  • Published: June 10, 202511:00 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Economic gunboat diplomacy: The Jakarta Post

Indonesia must avoid premature concessions, because the US trade policy remains in flux, with legal challenges ongoing.

  • Published: June 10, 202510:59 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post

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