The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan gov't to impose tougher requirements for permanent residencyTOKYO - The government plans to raise the bar for granting permanent residency to foreigners by requiring incomes higher than the average for Japanese households and a certain level of projected pension benefits, a source familiar with the matter said Saturday.The move comes as the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for tougher measures to address illegal activities and other concerns involving foreign nationals.----------M…READ FULL ARTICLE