How Japan plans to release Fukushima water into the ocean

23 Sept 05:30 Key points summarised by AI

Japan is set to release over a million tonnes of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean, a process expected to take decades.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) filters the contaminated water to remove isotopes, diluting the remaining tritium to levels below regulatory limits before discharge.
While regulatory authorities support this method, citing routine tritium releases from nuclear plants globally, concerns persist regarding tritium's potential health risks if ingested.
The plan faces significant opposition from local fishing communities, who fear reputational harm, and from neighboring countries, notably China, which labels the action as irresponsible.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.