China’s next decade to cement status as hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse: reports
China is expected to solidify its position as a hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse over the next decade as it…
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Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams in 2026 tennis season
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are expected to continue their world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian…
India claims overtaking Japan as world’s 4th-largest economy
India suggests its fast-growing economy has surpassed Japan to become the fourth largest in the world, and officials…
Japan stocks ride AI boom, rate hikes to record high in 2025
Markets Manufacturing and finance resurgent as economy shifts to inflation from deflation The Nikkei Stock Average ended the…
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy – and officials hope to pass Germany within three…
China has logged a US$1 trillion trade surplus. Where is all that money going?
Recent data on China’s external accounts presents a conundrum: while the country’s trade surplus has broken records, surpassing…
A Smart City Prototype in Japan: PLP Architecture Breaks Ground on the First Tower of Tokyo Cross Park
NTT Hibiya Tower project render. Courtesy of PLP Architecture. Image © INPLACE Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest…
Mahmoud Abbas calls on Japan to recognize Palestinian state
RAMALLAH, West Bank–The president of the Palestinian Authority expressed hope that Japan will recognize Palestine as a state…
VOX POPULI: Some remarkable words from 2025 that left a lasting impression
We live through words. At times our hearts leap with joy; at others we tremble with anger or…
Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, Kospi
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on…
How Japan’s space industry can regain thrust after H3 rocket failure
Japan’s latest rocket failure has triggered much soul-searching and resurrected a debate about whether the country’s space programme,…