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Japan's Takaichi should look to Trump's 'TACO' playbook on tax cut
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (147+ words) TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump was enthusiastic in congratulating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on social media for her party's "LANDSLIDE Victo Japan's Takaichi should look to Trump's 'TACO' playbook on tax cut Markets would welcome flexibility if PM abandons pledge in…...
Japan's Nara promotes nighttime activity to change 'day-trip only' image
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (158+ words) NARA, Japan -- Nara Park, a free-entry estate famous for its roaming wild'deer, is'often crowded with international tourists feeding senbei'crackers t Japan's Nara promotes nighttime activity to change 'day-trip only' image New sake bar, after-hours museum events aim to give tourists…...
Women take on growing role in Pakistan's travel industry
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (340+ words) LAHORE -- "It was like I saw God with my own eyes," says 36-year-old Javeria Anwar, recalling her first trip to the Hunza Valley, a mountainous region Women take on growing role in Pakistan's travel industry Female guides and entrepreneurs are…...
Chinese consumers snap up gold jewelry merch for fandom and investment
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (169+ words) TOKYO/SHANGHAI -- As the price of gold soars in an uncertain world, it is not just central banks and institutional investors who are stocking up on th Chinese consumers snap up gold jewelry merch for fandom and investment Rising prices…...
Yoon Suk Yeol's verdict is a test for South Korean democracy
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (156+ words) Joseph Yi is an associate professor of political science at Hanyang University (Seoul), co-moderator of Heterodox East Asia Community, and the recipie Yoon Suk Yeol's verdict is a test for South Korean democracy Respect for procedure, protection of dissent and…...
Trump now wants to impose 15% tariff after Supreme Court decision
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (145+ words) WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will raise planned new tariffs on countries worldwide to 15%, up from the 10% he annou Trump now wants to impose 15% tariff after Supreme Court decision Rate increases 10% tax on imports announced Friday WASHINGTON…...
Japan bill requires airlines deny boarding to unauthorized visitors
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (159+ words) TOKYO -- An immigration reform bill to be submitted by the government to the current special Diet session will require airlines to deny boarding to tr Japan bill requires airlines deny boarding to unauthorized visitors Residency fees also to be increased…...
7-Eleven operator backs regenerative farming to secure coffee supply
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (153+ words) TOKYO -- Seven-Eleven Japan, operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in the country, will this year begin supporting regenerative agriculture 7-Eleven operator backs regenerative farming to secure coffee supply Japanese retailer partners with Mitsui & Co. on plantation in Brazil TOKYO…...
Anutin's surprise win marks conservative resurgence in Thailand
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (136+ words) TOKYO -- On Feb. 8, two of Asia's leading conservative parties achieved sweeping electoral victories, underscoring the enduring appeal of strong leade Anutin's surprise win marks conservative resurgence in Thailand Did voters choose stability over the risks of reform? TOKYO -- On Feb....
Japan signals US tariff ruling won't affect agreed projects as Asia reacts
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (146+ words) TOKYO -- A senior Japanese government official told Nikkei that the U.S. Supreme Court decision to invalidate President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" ta Japan signals US tariff ruling won't affect agreed projects as Asia reacts Tokyo stays positive on investments ahead of Takaichi-Trump…...