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Japan to consider increase in import quota for Hom Thong bananas

13 Sept 08:11 Key points summarised by AI

Japan's MAFF will discuss increasing the tariff-exempt import quota for Thai Hom Thong bananas from 8,000 to 100,000 tonnes once the current limit is met.
Thailand extended an invitation to Japan for the 2026 International Horticultural Expo and expressed gratitude for allowing unsteamed mangosteen imports.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.