Japan Mulls Residency Extension for Pregnant Foreign Workers
Japan is considering extending the residency limit for pregnant foreign workers to address labor shortages.…
BoJ Raises Interest Rates to 17-Year High
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised its interest rates to a 17-year high of…
Japan’s Record Exports Amid Trade Deficit and Tariff Threats
Japan's exports hit a record high of 107.9 trillion yen in 2024, despite a trade…
Japan, Australia Commit to Quad Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Japan and Australia's foreign ministers have agreed to continue their cooperation with the United States…
Bank of Japan Set to Hike Interest Rates Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise interest rates to the highest level…
U.S.-Japan Tensions Rise Over Nixed Steel Deal
President Biden's block of Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel has sparked international concern. The…
Japan’s Ramen Eateries Face Unprecedented Bankruptcy Wave
Japan's ramen industry is facing a crisis due to rising costs and the inability to…
South Korea’s Manufacturing Sector Braces for Q1 Slump
South Korea's manufacturing sector, including semiconductors and auto, is expected to see a sales slump…
U.S.-Japan Relations Tested Amid Nippon Steel Controversy
U.S. President Joe Biden's block of Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel has caused confusion…