A sinkhole swallowed a truck driver in Japan. It’s expanding and residents are worried
Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more ...
Asia markets rise as investors assess Japan's positive economic data; eyes on U.S. PCE data
Asia-Pacific markets rise on Friday, tracked a rise in U.S. equities, as investors digested the latest batch of corporate ...
Asia stocks ease; dollar, gold firms as tariff threat lingers
Asian shares wavered on Friday, weighed down by the return of tech-heavy South Korean stocks from holidays, but relatively ...
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Japan’s elderly are lonely and struggling. Some women choose to go to jail instead
Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their medication. But this isn’t a nursing home – it’s Japan’s largest women’s prison. The population here reflects the aging society outside ...
Asian Destinations Perfect For a Romantic Couples Trip
Asia is a supremely diverse region that encompasses all kinds of possibilities, serving as a real find for couples looking ...
Japan to cooperate with Bessent on forex, other issues
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent will cooperate on issues including forex, ...
Asia shares are mixed after a US tech selloff as a Chinese rival joins the global AI frenzy
Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street’s tech superstars tumbled as a competitor from China raised doubts over the ...
Japan PM Ishiba stresses US role in Asia-Pacific security
Japan PM Ishiba is seeking to arrange a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan set for first household spending increase in five months
Japan is expected to report its first year-on-year increase in household spending in five months, a Reuters poll showed on ...