People cross a zebra crossing in a business district in central Seoul, South Korea

South Korea’s Birthrate Sees First Uptick in Nine Years Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound in Marriages

South Korea's birthrate is set to rise in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade, driven by a rebound in marriages that had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The development offers a glimmer of hope for...
US-China Chip

Dollar Strengthens as Trump Considers New Tariffs on China

The U.S. dollar surged against major global currencies after President Donald Trump reiterated his consideration of imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. This announcement triggered a decline in the offshore yuan and led to broader market reactions, particularly in...
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Donald Trump Supports Potential TikTok Acquisition by Elon Musk or Larry Ellison

President Donald Trump expressed his support for tech moguls Elon Musk and Larry Ellison potentially acquiring TikTok, the popular social media platform currently owned by Chinese company ByteDance. Speaking at a press conference in Washington D.C., Trump outlined a possible...
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....
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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,...
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