thomas
Dec 1, 2002, 04:52
MOFA (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is making headlines. Once again.
Japan punishes 39 diplomats for misusing taxpayer funds
"The disciplinary action came after a Board of Audit's inspection revealed diplomats had spent a total of 403 million yen (US$3.3 million) in public funds for private purposes — twice the amount the ministry's own investigation showed a year ago."
=> http://forum.japanreference.com/newthread.php?s=&action=newthread&forumid=49
Has anyone heard about the new Japanese embassy in Moscow? That palace stirred some irritation too.
Japan Reveals Plans for New $90M Embassy
"Japan will build a five-story, $90 million embassy in Moscow by 2005, the Japanese Embassy has announced. The move will provide five times as much floor space as the current premises."
=> http://www.aecasia.com/news/december2001/feature/JapanEmbassy.htm
"The new Japanese Embassy, designed by Nikken Construction Bureau, will feature 120 rooms, tennis courts and a swimming pool."
MOFA explained that the swimming pool will mainly serve for emergencies (water supply for fire fighters). Tax payers' sweat.
Japan punishes 39 diplomats for misusing taxpayer funds
"The disciplinary action came after a Board of Audit's inspection revealed diplomats had spent a total of 403 million yen (US$3.3 million) in public funds for private purposes — twice the amount the ministry's own investigation showed a year ago."
=> http://forum.japanreference.com/newthread.php?s=&action=newthread&forumid=49
Has anyone heard about the new Japanese embassy in Moscow? That palace stirred some irritation too.
Japan Reveals Plans for New $90M Embassy
"Japan will build a five-story, $90 million embassy in Moscow by 2005, the Japanese Embassy has announced. The move will provide five times as much floor space as the current premises."
=> http://www.aecasia.com/news/december2001/feature/JapanEmbassy.htm
"The new Japanese Embassy, designed by Nikken Construction Bureau, will feature 120 rooms, tennis courts and a swimming pool."
MOFA explained that the swimming pool will mainly serve for emergencies (water supply for fire fighters). Tax payers' sweat.