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Young Japanese anxious as Australia slows working holiday visa processing time
Under political pressure to take a harsher stance on immigration, Australia’s home affairs minister has…
The No Surprises Act could be a shock to the U.S. health care system
When the No Surprises Act took effect in 2022, it was a rare feat of…
Why the Strait of Hormuz is a warning for Japan
Following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, Tehran responded by imposing a de facto blockade…
No-frills noodles gaining popularity in Japan amid rising prices
Amid a wave of food inflation in Japan, convenience stores and supermarkets are enhancing their…
Japan’s economy loses some steam in the second quarter
Japan’s economic growth in the April-June quarter fell short of analyst forecasts, with weak consumer…
Japan’s economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
Japan’s economy grew an annual rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter even as private…
