Reality behind Trump’s tariffs, AI job losses and Japan’s debt
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Experts sound alarm as weight-loss use of diabetes drug spreads in Japan
A woman holds a Mounjaro injection pen during an interview…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index
Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment |…
Scientists find out what’s driving bear attacks in Japan – and it’s not hunger
Easy food options in the abandoned orchards of Japan’s “ghost villages” are driving encounters with bears, scientists have…
Japan’s wage squeeze undermines Takaichi’s ‘trickle down’ plans
Despite a decisive election victory built on promises to ease Japan’s cost-of-living crisis, fresh government data released this…
U.S. markets rise on tech rebound, while ‘Takaichi trade’ lifts Japanese stocks
Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…
Denizen Works designs Japanese house with “enigmatic quality”
UK studio Denizen Works has exclusively revealed its first house in Japan, which features an almost entirely blank…
Takaichi and the AI trade in focus this week
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a press conference…
What to know about Takaichi’s conservative policies after big election win – Toronto Star
What to know about Takaichi’s conservative policies after big election win Toronto StarPremarket: Global stocks rise as chip sector…
Japan must take ‘professional’ approach in tapping FX reserves, finance minister says
TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Japan must take a “professional” approach in tapping its huge foreign reserves to…
As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance
For those in China’s cross-border trade business, a sweeping tax crackdown is beginning to be felt. Heightened scrutiny…
South Africa admits F1 return still years away
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 South Africa’s long-running push to return Formula 1 to the African continent has hit a…