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Commercial Code text of Japan to become colloquial or modernized in line with the six basic laws. 70 years after the enforcement of the Constitution, all codes will be modernized.

The highest court of Japan has ruled that the controversial surname law is not unconstitutional and does not discrimante against women.

The Japanese and Philippine leaders will agree this week on a deal paving the way for Tokyo to supply Manila with used military equipment, possibly including aircraft that could be deployed to patrol the disputed South China Sea, sources said.