East Asia

South Korea and U.S. Deepen Chip and Shipbuilding Ties to Shape Global Industry

Samsung’s new $16.5 billion semiconductor deal and South Korea’s offer to invest $200 billion in U.S. manufacturing

July 28, 2025

U.S. Borrowing Costs Fall as Germany and Japan Face Rising Pressure

Investors are sending a clear message this year: government debt is under new scrutiny, and some countries are in a...

July 24, 2025

Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. as Tariff Battle Eases

Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States, according to official announcements from both governments this week.

July 23, 2025

Trade Risks with U.S. Mount as Japan Loses Parliamentary Majority

Japan’s ruling parties have lost control of the country’s upper house for the first time in decades, official election results

July 21, 2025

Japan’s Debt Warning: Rising Borrowing Costs Signal Trouble

Japan’s government debt hit a record 1,324 trillion yen ($9.46 trillion) by March 2025, reaching 234.9% of the country’s

July 14, 2025

Europe and Japan Challenge U.S. Space Dominance with New Satellite Plan

Japan and the European Union have agreed to build their own network of satellites. They want to stop relying on...

July 14, 2025

BRICS Bank Approves Nearly $7 Billion for Brazil, with India Leading in Total Financing

The New Development Bank has approved nearly $7 billion for 29 projects in Brazil since 2015. Here is where the...

July 6, 2025

India Becomes Key Supplier as Suzuki Tops Japan’s Import Charts

Suzuki Motor Corporation has become Japan’s top car importer, surpassing Mercedes-Benz, by bringing in 4,780 vehicles from India

July 4, 2025

U.S. Threatens Steep Tariffs as Trade Talks With Japan Stall

US President Donald Trump has warned Japan that the US will soon raise taxes, called tariffs, on Japanese goods if...

July 2, 2025