TOKYO -- The Japanese government is making arrangements to possibly postpone the enthronement parade for Emperor Naruhito that was scheduled to take place in Tokyo next Tuesday, local media said Thursday.

Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne on May 1. (Japan-Emperor)

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YANGON -- Myanmar Vice President U Henry Van Thio has called for working towards the production of food safe for consumption and the development of living standard in rural areas to properly feed the growing population and nurture the future generation into healthy and able-bodied citizens.

The vice president made the call at a function in Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday to mark the World Food Day, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Thursday. (Myanmar-Food)

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SINGAPORE -- Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) to Chinese mainland grew 20.8 percent year on year in September, following the 38.4 percent increase in August, according to a media release issued by Enterprise Singapore on Thursday.

In a breakdown of Singapore's total NODX, Singapore's electronic exports declined by 24.8 percent year on year in September, following the 25.9 percent decrease in the previous month. Meanwhile, the non-electronic exports decreased by 2.3 percent year on year, following the 2.3 percent decline in August. (Singapore-Export)

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MANILA -- The death toll from the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck North Cotabato province in southern Philippines on Wednesday has climbed to five people, local officials said on Thursday.

Mayor Reuel Limbungan of Tulunan town in North Cotabato said a seven-year-old child died in a house after a wall collapsed onto her in Datu Paglas town. (Philippines-Earthquake-Toll) Enditem

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