Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
An empathetic, hard-working pink rabbit dressed in white underpants ends up in humorously unfortunate circumstances after doing a…
The warm weather has driven weekly turnover to record levels
“Sales of greenhouse vegetables to the retail sector are going well this season. The combination of stable…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
Long Liquidation and Elevated ICE Inventories Weigh on Cocoa Prices
Cacao by Allybally4b via Pixabay September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Thursday closed down -56 (-1.10%), and September…
US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contraction
WASHINGTON – US services sector activity dipped in June as some of the boost from businesses rushing to…
Companies stop spending after being ‘taxed out of existence’ – The Times
Companies stop spending after being ‘taxed out of existence’ The Times‘Taxed out of existence’: Business investment falls to lowest…
Home upgraders urged to act now to save thousands in property slump
Buyers are staying on the sideline as markets stall. Picture: Glenn Campbell ANALYSIS In TV’s greatest sitcom Seinfeld,…
Why China took over Zhongbang Bank – and what it says about hidden financial stress
Years of aggressive expansion and flawed corporate governance have laid bare fresh vulnerabilities in China’s banking system, prompting…
China’s Q2 growth set to slow on weak domestic demand: Nikkei survey
Economy Economists flag property slump and energy shocks weighing on activity amid Mideast conflict People walk along a…
How to solve the Neet crisis
Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The Neet crisis has been widely discussed, and with good reason. More than…
Indonesia: Deficit raises external risk questions – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kunal Kundu analyzes Indonesia’s May 2026 trade data, highlighting the first deficit since the pandemic and…
Saudi, UAE business activity set for stronger momentum in Q3: Standard Chartered
RIYADH: Business activity in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is poised for stronger momentum in the third quarter…