Japan asks overseas to block online casino sites targeting nation

In Japan, a law is expected to be enacted soon to tighten regulations on illegal online gambling by prohibiting websites from directing traffic to casino sites. The government plans to reiterate its request to the eight nations and regions after the bill is passed.

Jakarta floats stricter rules on smoking in public

The governor is fully behind the draft rule, which includes two types of smoke-free zones and contains a raft of clearly defined sanctions that can go up to 50 million (US$3,000) depending on the severity of the offence.

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