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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi will dissolve Parliament on Jan 23, election to be held on Feb 8

Her Cabinet is riding high in the polls, despite her party’s flagging popularity.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was appointed prime minister in October.

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Grab-operated autonomous vehicles will continue to run by-invitation rides in Punggol.

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