East Asia

Japan’s Hesitation on Mercosur Talks Amid a Global Free Trade Decline

Japan’s government hesitates to launch trade talks with Mercosur, a South American bloc, as Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da...

March 22, 2025

Yen Gains Ground as Japan’s Rates Eclipse Switzerland’s

The Bank of Japan delivers fresh insights into the yen’s trajectory, revealing its policy rate now tops Switzerland’s. Japan holds...

March 21, 2025

Japan Pledges $1 Trillion to U.S. as Nations Forge A.I. Defense Alliance

Japan pledges to boost its investment in the United States to an unprecedented $1 trillion, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced...

March 17, 2025

Asia Daily Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup for March 17, 2025

On March 17, 2025, Asia witnessed significant developments across various sectors. Economically, China launched a comprehensive plan to boost domestic...

March 17, 2025

Asia Daily Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup for March 14, 2025

This comprehensive roundup presents news from across Asia on March 14, 2025. All items provide a complete picture of political,...

March 14, 2025

Asia Daily Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup for March 13, 2025

Asia's geopolitical and economic landscape witnessed pivotal developments on March 13, 2025, ranging from high-stakes diplomatic maneuvers to critical shifts...

March 13, 2025

Japan’s Economy Slows as Q4 Growth Revised to 2.2%

Japan's economy grew at a slower pace than initially reported in the final quarter of 2024, according to revised data...

March 11, 2025

Trump Unveils $44 Billion Alaska LNG Pipeline Backed by Japan and South Korea Investments

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed Japan and South Korea’s willingness to invest "trillions of dollars" in the ambitious...

March 5, 2025

Japan’s PMI Rises to 52.0 in February, Highlighting Sectoral Divide in Recovery

Japan’s private sector activity expanded moderately in February 2025 according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index. Analysis from The Rio...

March 5, 2025