Philippines arrests 25 Koreans over alleged fraud
Twenty-five South Koreans have been arrested in metropolitan Manila on suspicion of internet fraud or illegal online gambling.
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Many rites await Princess Mako and Komuro before their marriage
Princess Mako, the first grandchild of Japanese Emperor Akihito, and her former fellow student Kei Komuro are set to go through a number of procedures before holding their wedding.
Japan’s GDP rises for 5th straight quarter
Japanese governmental officials say the economy has expanded for the 5th straight quarter.
Japan’s potato chip shortage likely to linger until fall
Japan's potato chip shortage likely to linger until fall.
Japan: People delighted at Princess Mako’s engagement
The news that Princess Mako of Japan is getting engaged to a man she met at university has come as a pleasant surprise to those who know them.
Education ministry to send advisers to cut teachers’ overtime
In a bid to help reduce teachers' overtime, Japan's education ministry will launch a program to send advisers to local education boards.
US: Cyberattack hits 150 countries
The cyber-attack, which targets Microsoft Windows machines, was accompanied by ransom demands.
Aoi festival in Kyoto drawing crowds
The procession is part of a traditional festival that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
N.Korea’s missile likely a new type
The projectile flew for an estimated half an hour and reached an altitude of more than 2,000 kilometers.
Factory worker seriously hurt after getting caught in conveyor belt
A female factory worker was seriously injured.
