Takaichi’s Comments Cloud Kansai’s Tourism Recovery
Takaichi’s recent remarks risk derailing Kansai’s tourism recovery, warns Osaka Metropolitan University professor Horiguchi.
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Japan’s Economy Faces a Crossroads as Rates Rise and Debt Soars
Japan’s economy is navigating a clash between rising interest rates and record debt costs. Learn how inflation and yen weakness are testing policymakers this December.
BOJ Rate Hikes: Rising Mortgage Costs and Investment Slowdown
The Bank of Japan’s recent rate hike is set to increase mortgage burdens, dampen private investment, and raise government debt costs, says Dai-ichi Life’s chief economist Hideo Kumano.
Fierce Roc Club Clinches Battle of Robots Title at Phygital Games 2025
Fierce Roc club from the Chinese mainland powered its 110 kg robot Deep Sea Shark to victory at the Battle of Robots final during the Phygital Games of Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
Chinese mainland & UAE aim for $100B trade boost in 2025 🚀
The Chinese mainland and the UAE aim to push non-oil trade past $100B in 2025, aligning strategic plans and boosting logistics ties.
UNCTAD: AI Success Hinges on Ecosystem Over Technology
UNCTAD’s new report reveals that AI success depends on skills, data, financing, regulation, and trust—beyond the tech itself. Market set to hit $4.8T by 2033!
Altay’s Winter Wonderland: Snow Meets Adventure
Altay’s snow-covered peaks in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region become a winter playground this season. Float in hot air balloons and paraglide over frozen forests for the ultimate thrill.
Foreign-Invested Firms Surge 16.9% in the Chinese Mainland
From January to November 2025, the Chinese mainland approved 61,207 new foreign-invested firms—a 16.9% rise. High-tech sectors and November’s 26.1% FDI surge steal the spotlight.
Chinese Mainland Sets 2026 Focus on Boosting Domestic Demand
In 2026, the Chinese mainland will prioritize expanding domestic demand with measures to boost consumption, investment, and private-sector growth.
Hainan Launches Special Customs to Open New Global Trade Corridor
Hainan’s island-wide special customs operations launched on December 18, 2025, kicking off a new era for the Free Trade Port as a global trade corridor.