- January 11th, 2025
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is expected to face a pivotal vote in parliament today, a process that will likely affirm his position as the nation’s leader. However, Ishiba’s control over the government remains tenuous following an unexpected setback...
Thousands of villages have been ordered to evacuate, and ports have been shut down as the Philippines braces for the impact of Typhoon Toraji, the fourth typhoon to hit the region in less than a month. Toraji made landfall near...
Japanese investors made a significant pivot in their European bond investments this September, buying the largest volume of German sovereign debt in over five years while simultaneously selling French bonds for the fifth consecutive month. This shift underscores Japan’s mounting...
Asian stock markets took a hit on Monday following news of China’s long-awaited stimulus package, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropping over 2%. Despite the hefty 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) stimulus aimed at alleviating local government debt, investor...
Once hailed as the world's largest online shopping festival, China's Singles' Day, celebrated annually on November 11, has lost much of its previous luster. Once marked by a frenzy of consumerism and staggering sales growth, this year’s event has been...
In a landmark development for global climate finance, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a significant expansion of its climate-related lending by up to $7.2 billion. This move is made possible through new sovereign guarantees provided by the United...
Oil prices extended their decline into a second consecutive day on Monday, as concerns over a tepid demand outlook in China—the world’s largest oil importer—continued to rattle the market. Brent crude futures traded near $74 per barrel after dropping over...
In a pivotal vote scheduled for Monday afternoon, Japan’s parliament is expected to re-elect Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, even as the political landscape appears increasingly complex following a recent election setback. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner...
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