The rise and fall of globalisation: the battle to be top dog

In each era of globalisation since the mid-17th century, a single country has sought to be the clear world leader – shaping ...

Japan’s new leader vows to further boost defense spending as regional tensions rise

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The Diplomat

Takaichi Sanae and the Rise of Conservative Populism in Japan

LDP parliamentarian Takaichi Sanae (front left) walks with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te (front right) during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, Apr. 28, 2025. Credit: Instagram/ Takaichi Sanae Contrary ...
Reuters

Nearly 90% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, survey shows

TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Nearly 90% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, the central bank's quarterly survey for September showed on Friday. The ratio, at 88.0%, was higher ...
Reuters

Japan's real wages fall for eighth month in August

TOKYO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Japanese workers saw real wages fall for the eighth straight month in August, with a double-digit decrease in one-off compensations on top of relentless inflation outpacing ...