Japan’s sushi legend in ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ documentary turns 100
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the…
Japan’s H3 rocket successfully launches, carrying new cargo spacecraft to ISS
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly…
Can Trump tariffs be beaten? IMF tells how
While U.S. President Donald Trump is shaking the global economic order by erecting steep tariff walls, the rest…
Beyond panda diplomacy: Golden monkeys from China debut at European zoos
With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it’s…
As Southeast Asia welcomes Trump, it battles headwinds unleashed by him | Trade War News
Southeast Asia was one of the biggest winners from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war with China…
China’s 5-year plan focuses on high-tech and consumer spending
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s leaders are vowing to reduce its reliance on foreign advanced technology and spur…
Books in the media this weekend, 25 to 26 October
Friday, 24 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing A round-up of the books being reviewed and mentioned in key…
BWF breaks attendance records in new venue
Thursday, 23 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) recorded more than 16,000 attendees to its…
MidnightSun acquires Ryan’s Big Brother Brody
Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing MidnightSun has acquired world rights to Big Brother Brody, a YA…
What’s ahead for Japan’s economy under its first female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi,…
Melbourne Books warns writers about imposter publisher
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing A vanity publisher is trying to convince authors that it is…
Murdoch acquires King nonfiction | Books+Publishing
Monday, 20 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Murdoch Books has acquired world rights to Screen Wise by Madonna…