The Woman Behind Japan’s Rightward Shift
Last October, Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s Prime Minister after being elected as head of the Liberal Democratic Party,…
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…
Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
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…
Yogi’s Japan, Singapore tour to push UP’s USD 1-trillion economy goal
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is set to give a major push to his government’s goal of making Uttar…
Japan’s ‘Owl’ spy satellites in orbit
Earth observation specialist Synspective has been selected as a partner company in the Satellite Constellation Project of Japan’s…
Hong Kong equestrian Lyra learns age is no barrier to success at inspiring 5-star show
Clarissa Lyra will enter the competition ring in Italy this week confident that time is on her side…
Penadés creates “archipelago” of objects for Tokyo Camper store
Camper shoes are displayed on curvaceous clay-tiled blocks in this overhaul of the brand’s store in Chiyoda, Tokyo,…
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals…
A Newly Discovered Giant Virus Found in a Pond Is Blurring the Line Between Life and Non-Life
Scientists in Japan have identified a previously unknown giant virus in a freshwater pond near Tokyo, and its…
Open Questions | Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch
Lawrence J. Lau is a Hong Kong economist specialising in economic development and East Asian economies. He was…
Hang Seng Index, CSI 300, gold, silver
A study of affluent Chinese released this month by consulting firm Oliver Wyman found that 22% of respondents…