East Asia

U.S. inflation Reduction Act spurs global electric vehicle industry and challenges China’s dominance

As the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation continues, the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) plays a...

July 23, 2023

Between recognition and misrepresentation: the complex struggle for transgender rights in Japan

Despite recent legislative advancements and court victories that may appear to safeguard the rights of the LGBT+ community in Japan,...

July 22, 2023

U.S. submarine armed with ballistic missiles enters South Korean port

A U.S. submarine equipped with ballistic missiles arrived at the South Korean port of Busan today, according to the South...

July 18, 2023

Demand for soundproofed housing in Japan increases in face of post-pandemic behavioral changes

As the COVID-19 pandemic prompts people to spend more time at home, many Japanese residents seek soundproof apartments, Not only...

July 17, 2023

Breaking free from China’s grip: Japan and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic partnership

In a significant move towards resource independence and diversified supply chains, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Saudi Arabian Crown...

July 14, 2023

Japan to invest billions to increase the birth rate

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Thursday (June 1, 2023) a US$25 billion family assistance plan.

June 2, 2023

Facial recognition for ATMs coming to Japan

Seven Bank, a leading banking institution in Japan, has announced its intention to pioneer the nation's first-ever facial recognition service...

May 25, 2023

Japan’s real wages drop the most in 8 years as inflation hits

Japan's inflation-adjusted real wages saw the biggest drop in eight years in fiscal 2022, government data showed Tuesday (23), highlighting...

May 23, 2023

Yuan depreciates and passes a key threshold; a new warning for the Chinese economy

On Wednesday, the yuan depreciated to pass a key threshold of 7 units to the US dollar, the first time...

May 17, 2023