Ishiba administration’s rise stalled after document disclosure decision and gift-voucher scandal Ishiba administration faced a brief approval spike after disclosing Moritomo-related documents, then plunged into controversy when gift vouchers to …
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Ishiba administration falters after record-fast dissolution amid slush fund scandal
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Philippine economy expands 2.3% in Q2 amid fuel shock and corruption scandal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine economy grows 2.3% in Q2 as fuel costs and spending cuts curb momentum Philippine economy grew 2.3% in the second quarter as high fuel prices linked to the Iran …
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Fukuoka assembly lawmaker Yoshimatsu reveals forensic audio in alleged payment scandal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoFukuoka prefectural assembly cash payments prompt audio-forensic disclosure at July 27 press conference Assemblyman Yoshimatsu will disclose forensic findings of an audio linked to Fukuoka prefectural assembly cash payments at …
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Vietnam exam-cheating scandal sparks nationwide probe into education corruption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam Exam Cheating Scandal: Over 140 Perfect Scores Spur Nationwide Probe Vietnam exam cheating scandal: 140+ perfect scores trigger nationwide probe, exposing pressure on students and teachers and long-standing corruption …
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Mogi Replaced as Chief Cabinet Secretary Aide Over Public Funds Hotel Scandal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment replaces Chief Cabinet Secretary aide Mogi Tadashi after hotel-stay scandal Government names Sasaki Keisuke as successor; Mogi admits staying with acquaintance during official METI trips, personnel change effective June …
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Prime Minister Takaichi forced to correct Diet answers amid secretary video scandal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Corrects Diet Answers as Pressure Builds Over Alleged Smear Videos by Her Secretary Prime Minister Takaichi faced mounting political pressure after acknowledging a correction to her Diet answers regarding …
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Nadiem Makarim faces 18 years as prosecutors demand repayment in Chromebook scandal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiProsecutors Seek 18-Year Sentence for Nadiem Makarim in Chromebook Procurement Case Prosecutors seek 18 years in prison for Nadiem Makarim and demand $275m repayment or nine additional years over a …