Japan’s Highest Inflation in Two Years Sparks Economic Concerns
Japan’s core inflation hit 3.7% in May 2025, its highest level in over two years, according to official data. This...
June 20, 2025Section
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U.S. Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Toward Recession as Exports Falter
Japan’s economy is feeling the pressure as new U.S. tariffs make it harder for Japanese companies to sell their products...
June 18, 2025
Japan’s Auto Sector Faces Strain as U.S. Tariff Talks Fail at G7
Japan’s bid to ease tough U.S. tariffs on its car exports has hit a wall. At the recent G7 summit...
June 17, 2025
Tokyo Overtakes New York as World’s Top Real Estate Investment Hub
$11B flowed into Tokyo property in Q1 2025—topping New York's $7.3B. Foreign capital doubled as Japan's low rates fuel a...
June 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s Presidential Win Signals a New Era for South Korea and Its Global Role
Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea’s presidency, capturing 51.7 percent of the vote in a snap election triggered by the...
June 3, 2025
South Koreans Head to Polls After Martial Law Crisis
South Koreans will choose a new president on Tuesday, following last year’s failed martial law attempt that triggered the country’s
June 3, 2025
Germany Overtakes Japan as World’s Top Creditor After 34-Year Reign
Japan’s Finance Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that the nation lost its 34-year status as the world’s largest creditor to Germany
May 27, 2025
Ethiopia’s Youth Risk Death in Relentless Pursuit of Saudi Jobs
Over 235,000 Ethiopians fled their country in 2023, with 90% targeting Saudi Arabia through the lethal "Eastern Route"
May 27, 2025
Yield Hunters Propel EM Currencies to Sixth Straight Weekly Win Against Weakening Dollar
Emerging market currencies marked their sixth consecutive week of gains, fueled by a retreating US dollar and shifting capital flows...
May 25, 2025