TOKYO -- Japan's ruling coalition on Friday submitted a proposal to revise the operational guidelines of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, the country's framework governing arms exports, local media reported.
The proposal was submitted by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, seeking to ease arms export controls and allow the transfer of lethal weapons such as fighter jets and destroyers, Jiji Press reported. (Japan-Export-Arms)
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JAKARTA -- Indonesia will begin enforcing new online safety rules for users under 16 on social media platforms, Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said on Friday.
Under the regulation, users under 16 will face restrictions on access to a number of social media platforms, with implementation to begin in stages starting March 28. (Indonesia-Social Media-Restrictions)
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BANGKOK -- The Thailand-China Investment Forum was held here on Thursday, aiming to promote high-quality investments in advanced technologies and showcase opportunities in target industries.
The forum, hosted by Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI), convened over 800 Chinese investors across various sectors, serving as a platform for mutual growth and sustainable economic development while providing information on business regulations and best practices. (Thailand-China-Investment)
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NEW DELHI -- Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed when the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet they were flying crashed in the country's northeastern state of Assam on Thursday night, the IAF confirmed on Friday.
The two-seater fighter jet had crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district while on a training mission. (India-Fighter Jet Crash-Pilots) Enditem
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