Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
2023-07-26 15:47
Temasek, Morgan Stanley Join $300 Million Australian Fund
Main Sequence, the venture capital firm founded by Australia’s national science agency, raised A$450 million ($305 million) from
2023-07-26 15:45
China is erasing mention of its former foreign minister. But it still hasn't said why
Five weeks ago, the world watched as China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing for high stakes talks between the two powers.
2023-07-26 15:26
South Africa Electricity Minister Slams Climate Finance Pact
South Africa’s electricity minister attacked the country’s groundbreaking $8.5 billion climate finance pact with some of the world’s
2023-07-26 14:29
Friends Who Help Manage $640 Billion Clash on China Bonds
Three Japanese market veterans ruminating over beer in Tokyo whether Chinese debt is the deal of the century
2023-07-26 14:25
Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40
Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.
2023-07-26 14:00
Parents of aid worker Chris Parry to visit Ukraine
Parents of Chris Parry, who died in Ukraine, say they are determined to honour their son's legacy.
2023-07-26 13:50
North Korea: China, Russia in first post-pandemic visits
North Korea has maintained a strict border closure for years in a bid to keep out the pandemic.
2023-07-26 13:48
Japanese Population Falls in All 47 Prefectures for First Time
The number of Japanese fell in all the country’s 47 prefectures for the first time since the data
2023-07-26 12:57
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
2023-07-26 11:49
IMF Chief Economist Suggests BOJ Move Away From Yield Control
The International Monetary Fund said Japan’s inflation risks are on the upside, and it recommends the Bank of
2023-07-26 11:25
Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court
The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.
2023-07-26 08:21