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LDP-Led ruling bloc regains Lower House majority
LDP-Led ruling bloc regains Lower House majority
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Japan's ruling bloc regained its majority in the House of Representatives as three independent lawmakers agreed Friday to join the Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary group in the lower chamber.Tensions highlight lack of Japan lawmakers with China connections
Tensions highlight lack of Japan lawmakers with China connections
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
The recent flare-up of tensions between Tokyo and Beijing, reflecting remarks over Taiwan by Japan's new leader, has highlighted the lack of Japanese government officials and ruling party lawmakers with deep connections with China.Uncontested wins for over 30 Myanmar candidates
Uncontested wins for over 30 Myanmar candidates
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
According to reports, more than 30 parliamentary candidates will be automatically elected as MPs in Part I of Myanmar’s multi-party democratic general election scheduled for December 2025, as no opponents are contesting against them in certain constituencies.Japanese Lawmakers Urge Govt to Recognize Palestine
Japanese Lawmakers Urge Govt to Recognize Palestine
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
A nonpartisan group of Japanese lawmakers on Thursday urged the government to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state, citing the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.Conservative LDP lawmakers urge govt to skip WWII review
Conservative LDP lawmakers urge govt to skip WWII review
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
A group of conservative lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party urged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday to forgo an expert review of World War II.Lawmakers demand probe into Trump tariff pause over insider trading
Lawmakers demand probe into Trump tariff pause over insider trading
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025
Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation into whether US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs may have involved insider trading.Ishiba admits handing out gift vouchers deviates from social norms
Ishiba admits handing out gift vouchers deviates from social norms
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday admitted that there was a "gap" between him giving out gift certificates to lawmakers and social norms.Thailand on course to legalise casinos by year-end
Thailand on course to legalise casinos by year-end
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Govt’s legal advisors set to complete review of Entertainment Complex bill on March 6 amid public opposition to legalised gambling