Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows
Even as local retail spending remains resilient, Hong Kong consumers are shopping more across the border in mainland…
Japan’s disaster recovery workers face growing mental health concerns
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications sign is seen…
Despite Tokyo’s push for a 4-day week, Japan’s prime minister sleeps just ‘zero to three’ hours
As workers push for better work-life balance and four-day workweeks, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving in…
Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
A customer visits a store at Togoshi Ginza shopping street in Tokyo on January 23, 2025. Philip Fong…
Japan’s debt is twice the size of its economy—but economists warn U.S.’s $39 trillion sum is worse
Statistics don’t always tell the full story, and the U.S. national debt is evidence as to why. Despite…
Japan exports and imports grow at fastest pace in June since November 2022
The NYK Venus container ship, operated by Nippon Yusen KK, moored at the Oi Container Terminal in Tokyo,…
Exclusive | Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology?
The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the…
What’s at stake as Beijing beats global peers with first approval of novel therapy
China’s drug regulator has for the first time approved a novel, globally trialled medicine ahead of authorities in…
Takaichi’s new economic blueprint for Japan: 4 things to know
Politics PM is betting that public spending can be turned into lasting productivity gains Japanese Prime Minister Sanae…
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation
TAMPA, Fla. — Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its…
China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented demand for computing, placing photonic chips at the centre of the race…
Pakistan, Japan explore startup, innovation partnerships
July 18, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, Web3 and digital technologies,…