Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said he and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Japan and U.S. Pledge Stronger Ties Following Historic Meeting Between Foreign Ministers

Japan-U.S. relations, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio committed to elevating their bilateral ties during their first official meeting. This meeting, held shortly after Rubio’s appointment, marks a pivotal moment in the diplomatic relations...
oil terminal Kozmino near Nakhodka

Oil Prices Steady as Trump Declares National Energy Emergency Amidst Policy Uncertainty

In early Wednesday trading, oil prices showed little fluctuation as markets absorbed the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency on his first day in office. Brent crude futures saw a marginal decrease of 3...
gold producer

Zijin Mining Group Expands into Lithium with $1.9 Billion Stake in Zangge Mining

Zijin Mining Group Co., a prominent Chinese copper and gold producer, has taken a significant step in its diversification strategy by acquiring a 24.8% stake in Zangge Mining Co. for 13.7 billion yuan ($1.9 billion). This move, announced in a...
US dollar

Dollar Slips Amid Uncertainty Over Tariff Plans as Financial Markets Remain Anxious

The U.S. dollar experienced a slight decline on Wednesday amid uncertain trading conditions, driven largely by the lack of concrete details surrounding President Donald Trump's potential tariff plans. As global markets grappled with the ambiguity, the dollar's movements reflected the...
Asian Chip

Asian Stocks Gain Amid AI Investment Push, Tariff Concerns Loom

Asian stocks made notable gains as President Donald Trump’s initiative to bolster investment in artificial intelligence (AI) uplifted the region's technology firms. This development, while bringing optimism, also raised concerns about the ongoing tariff tensions between the U.S. and China....
Japan

Bank of Japan Poised for Major Rate Hike Amid Global Market Calm

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is expected to announce a significant interest rate hike on Friday, marking the highest level since 2008. This decision comes as global financial markets exhibit stability in response to the return of U.S....
FILE: A woman in kimono, walks past a shop in a shopping district in Tokyo · Reuters

Japan’s Retailers Face Pressure as Wage Hikes Continue Amid Shrinking Workforce and Inflation

In Japan’s traditionally conservative retail sector, employers are offering substantial pay increases for a second consecutive year. This trend, driven by a combination of economic pressures and demographic challenges, is reshaping the labor landscape, with profound implications for businesses, workers,...
Myanmar's Myawaddy town is seen from across the Thai side in Mae Sot district

Myanmar Cracks Down on Online Scam Networks, Deporting Over 50,000 Individuals to China

Myanmar's military junta announced a significant crackdown on Tuesday, reporting the deportation of more than 50,000 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations since October 2023. This unprecedented move, accompanied by a rare appeal to neighboring countries for cooperative...
Tata Technologies

Tata Technologies Exceeds Q3 Profit Expectations Amid Growing Demand in Services and Technology Segments

Tata Technologies, a global leader in engineering and technology services, posted a stronger-than-expected profit for the third quarter of the fiscal year, driven by steady growth in its services and technology segments. The company, which primarily serves the automotive, aerospace,...
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Russia and China Deepen Strategic Partnership as Xi and Putin Discuss Future Cooperation Amid Global Shifts

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a video call on Tuesday, January 21, proposing the further development of their strategic partnership. This conversation took place mere hours after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th...
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