Contract workers must be paid same allowances as salaried staff but need not be given same pensions and bonuses ... ( read original story ...)
LGBT groups in Japan launch petition seeking equality law
Sexual minority groups and human rights activists launched a petition on Thursday calling for an LGBT equality law in Japan in hopes that it can be enacted next year, when the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may conduct satellite research on disputed East China Sea islands – government
The Japanese government is looking into conducting research on the natural environment of East China Sea islets claimed by China, using images captured by satellites, the top government spokesman said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM: to Make It Easier for Men to Take Time off to Take Care Babies
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday he would take measures to make it easier for men to take time off to take care of new-born babies, as the country's population ages and shrinks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to waive up to $120 million in landing fees to prop up airlines: sources
Japan's government will waive airport landing fees worth up to 12.5 billion yen ($120 million) to ease the financial burden on airline operators, two sources familiar with the matter said, as they ... ( read original story ...)
Teen agriculture students’ racehorse fetches $238k at Japan auction
The lucky bidder says he "fell in love with it at first sight," but the 18-year-old students won't see a penny of the windfall. ( read original story ...)
Ex-head of Japan science group urges PM Suga to appoint rejected scholars
In a growing row just weeks into his tenure, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was urged on Thursday by the ex-head of a key academic panel to reverse his decision to deny membership to six ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh sentences five men to death for 2012 gang rape of teen
Court order comes days after government introduced death penalty for rape amid growing anger over sexual violence. ( read original story ...)
The Next Chief Selector of Pakistan Cricket Team Should Be a Woman: Former Cricketer Rashid Latif
The position of the chief selector opened up following Misbah-ul-Haq’s announcement on Wednesday to step down from the position. Misbah had been serving in a dual capacity, as a chief selector as well ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan strongly rejects irresponsible statements by senior Indian leadership: FO Spokesperson
He said it is also another manifestation of the Indian government's incurable obsession with Pakistan. The Spokesperson also condemned the malicious Indian propaganda against the longstanding, close ... ( read original story ...)