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…
Springboks Malcolm Marx’s Spears thrash Cheslin Kolbe’s Suntory in 99-point epic
The Kubota Spears dished out another thrashing in round three of the Japan Rugby League One season, hammering…
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,…
Here Are Japan’s Best-Selling Switch and Switch 2 eShop Games For 2025
Image: Nintendo It’s once again that time of year where companies sum up all sorts of things about…
Clubs go to war for Kriel, Bulls sack coaches and Faf set for Sharks return
Springboks duo Faf de Klerk and Jesse Kriel have been linked with moves away from Japan Rugby League…
From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming…
Hospitals enact visitor bans as ‘super’ virus overwhelms US healthcare systems
Hospitals across the country are implementing renewed Covid-like visitor restrictions amid concerning spikes in flu, Covid and other…
School teachers on leave due to mental illness stay above 7,000
The number of public school teachers on leave due to mental disorders remains high at 7,078, accounting for…
Over 7,000 teachers in Japan took mental health sick leave in 2024 academic year
Japan’s education ministry says 7,087 public school teachers took sick leave for depression and other mental health issues…
Canada eyes an ‘ambitious’ new partnership with Britain amid Trump turmoil – POLITICO
Canadian Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson spent three days in London in October “speed dating” in…
Bank of Japan hikes key rate to 30-year high: What to know
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its key policy rate on Friday to levels unseen in 30 years,…