Australia has made a bold move by banning social media for users under 16. This is the first time any country has done this. Many popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are now removing accounts of users who are too young. If they don't follow the rules, they could face huge fines.
Japan recently experienced a strong earthquake, measuring 7. 5 on the Richter scale, in its northern regions. This event has sparked concerns about the possibility of an even larger earthquake, often referred to as a megaquake, which could potentially trigger a massive tsunami reaching up to 98 feet
Japan's top money boss, Satsuki Katayama, has been keeping a close watch on the country's financial markets. Why? Because the interest rates on Japan's 10-year government bonds are creeping up, getting close to 2%. This hasn't happened since way back in 2006. Katayama shared this news with reporter
Australia has taken a firm stance against the Taliban's actions in Afghanistan. They've put sanctions and travel bans on four Taliban officials. These officials are accused of harming women's and girls' rights. This includes limiting their education, jobs, and freedom. Australia's Foreign Minister,
Australia is sitting on a goldmine of retirement funds, but there's a catch. The country has a massive wealth pool, but not enough financial experts to go around. This has caught the attention of major Wall Street players like BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase. BlackRock, led by CEO Larr
Japan's economy is showing signs of resilience. In the third quarter of the year, companies in Japan spent more on buildings and equipment. This spending went up by 2. 9% compared to the same time last year. This is good news because it shows that the economy is still strong, even with challenges li
Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, recently spoke out about the yen's sudden drop in value. She made it clear that this isn't just a normal market thing. It's not driven by the usual economic factors. Instead, it's more about quick, unpredictable moves in the foreign exchange market. On a Sun
Japan is making big financial moves. The country is planning to sell more short-term bonds. This is to support a huge spending plan led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. It's the largest spending plan since Japan eased its pandemic rules. The government has approved extra funds. The total is 18. 3
Japan's top bond dealers are pushing for a change in the government's bond sales strategy. They want more short-term notes, like two-, five-, and ten-year bonds. At the same time, they're asking for fewer super-long bonds to be issued. This shift comes as Japan's longer-term bonds have been under p
Australia is about to make some serious changes to how it protects nature and approves big projects. The government has struck a deal with the Greens party to pass a new law before the year ends. This law will make it harder to harm nature but easier to get the green light for big projects like wind
