Treasuries Fall as New Corporate Debt Follows Japan Bond Selloff
(Bloomberg) — Treasuries fell as US trading returned to normal after last week’s holiday, with a surge of…
From policy to markets: A look at Sanae Takaichi’s economic gameplan
Japan has attracted considerable market interest over the past few weeks, starting with the historic election of Sanae…
Japan’s Two-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2008 On Rate-Hike Bets
The swap market is now pricing in about a 62% chance of a rate hike when BOJ delivers…
Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to…
Panda Xiang Xiang settles in China after return from Japan
Life Dedicated keepers help beloved Ueno-born bear adapt to new life in Sichuan Xiang Xiang munches on her favorite…
China Factory Activity Slumps for Longest Stretch on Record
China’s factory activity improved but remained in contraction in November, extending its streak of declines to a record…
Nintendo’s secret to becoming a design powerhouse? Developers who have stayed at the company for decades
Nintendo is home to some of the most beloved characters in the video game industry—Mario, Pikachu, Kirby, and…
How Op Sindoor made India a ‘major power’ in Asia
Operation Sindoor, besides other factors, has powered India to the status of a “major power” in Asia in…
China, inflation could pop Japan PM’s bubble
Charming Donald Trump one week, angering China the next, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has had a busy…
Japan’s populist debt-fuelled spending plan alarms economists
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced opposition questioning for the first time since unveiling her 21.3 trillion yen…
Osaka Castle informs interiors of Blue Bottle Coffee Shinsaibashi
Architecture studio Keiji Ashizawa Design looked to Osaka Castle’s triangular forms and the shape of the city’s Tsutenkaku…
Sour grapes? European wines left on the shelf as China chases cheaper tipples
As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across…