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China tightens export leash on Japan as Sanae takes helm
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Conservative surge reshapes Thai politics with outright win
Thailand’s conservatives, led by Anutin Charnvirakul’s Thai Pride Party (BJT), won an outright general election—the first such victory this century—potentially bringing political stability while delaying monarchy and military reforms and leaving key economic policy questions unresolved.
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Japan Strengthens Ties with South-East Asia, Focusing on Security, Trade, and Innovation
Japan has emerged as a trusted partner and a vital hedge against the rival powers of America and China for many South-East Asian countries. With significant foreign direct investment, infrastructure projects, and long-term consistency in aid and development, Japan has built substantial influence in the region. While competition from China and other countries is growing, Japan's soft power, proactive role in regional security, and deepening ties with ASEAN members indicate a shift towards a stronger and more strategic relationship.
Tokyo's Halloween Crackdown: Samurai Trash Collectors Clean Streets
The Shibuya district in Tokyo, known for its vibrant pop culture, has cracked down on Halloween festivities due to concerns over safety and complaints of excessive noise and litter. Last year's Halloween tragedy in Seoul, where over 150 people were crushed to death, heightened officials' fears of a similar disaster in Shibuya's narrow alleys. The ban on Halloween celebrations, along with restrictions on public alcohol consumption, has been seen by some as an overreaction against youthful spirits by heavy-handed and often aged officials.
Arrest of Sikh Separatist Leader Exposes Dangerous Khalistan Ideology and ISI Links.
Amritpal Singh, a self-declared leader of Sikh separatism, has been arrested in Punjab, India, after a month-long manhunt. Singh, who models himself on a former Sikh militant leader, had been charged with attempted murder over an attack on a police station in February. His arrest has not prompted significant protests, but his agenda, which mingles demands for action on social problems in Punjab with Sikh separatism, could yet strike a chord in the Sikh-majority state.