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Southeast Asia news — September 8, 2026

Publications tagged with Southeast Asia published on September 8, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. WorldSoutheast Asia

    Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward Bans Short-Term Rentals in Residential Areas

    Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, home to the highest number of short-term rentals (minpaku) in Japan, has decided to ban their operation in residential areas and near schools. This decision comes in response to a surge in complaints from local residents about noise, litter, and other inconveniences caused by tourists. The ban will affect more than half of the current facilities, with around 2,000 lodgings expected to close. The ward plans to enforce the new rules by summer 2027, following a public opinion gathering process.
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    Japan Sold Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention

    Japan likely sold a portion of its holdings of foreign securities, including US Treasuries, to finance its record currency intervention over the past month. Tokyo’s holdings of foreign securities fell by a record $87.8 billion at the end of August, close to the scale of Japan’s recent intervention to support the yen. The intervention, which included cooperation with the US, raised concerns about the impact on long-term yields.
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