Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in September, attributed to fewer workers being dismissed. The labor market is tightening, especially among women, indicating a chronic labor shortage. Job availability increased,…
Global economy chiefs express concern over potential Trump presidency, fearing disruption to the global finance system. Trump's proposed policies include a 10% tariff on imports and tax breaks, potentially adding…
Japan's general election is crucial for the ruling LDP, aiming to secure a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Ishiba, who took office just before the election,…
McDonald's identified Taylor Farms as the source of onions linked to an E. coli outbreak, causing other fast-food chains to pull onions from their menus. The outbreak has resulted in…
Meta Platforms Inc. is facing lawsuits in Japan over fraudulent ads on its platforms. About 30 plaintiffs are seeking a minimum of 300 million yen in damages. The plaintiffs argue…
Japan's upcoming general election is a crucial test for new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, amid economic uncertainty. Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) may lose seats to the opposition, adding unpredictability…
Tokyo Metro, Asia's oldest subway, is set to go public, raising over $2 billion to pay off debts from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The subway system, dating back to…
Japan reported a trade deficit of 294.3 billion yen in September, indicating a downturn in exports. The weak yen and rising import costs have contributed to the deficit. Despite the…
South Korea expressed regret over Japanese leaders sending offerings to the Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japan's militaristic past. The offerings were sent by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who…
The US, South Korea, and Japan have launched a multinational team to monitor North Korea sanctions enforcement. The team, named the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, is a response to Russia's…