Japan and five Central Asian countries came together for their first-ever summit. This meeting was a big deal. It happened in Tokyo and lasted two days. The countries involved were Japan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. They all agreed on some important things. The
Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, has raised concerns about the yen's wild ride in the currency markets. She warned that Japan might step in if things get too crazy. This comes after the yen took a nosedive, even though the Bank of Japan had just raised interest rates. Katayama was talking t
Japan's financial giant MUFG is making a bold play in India. They're buying a 20% piece of Shriram Finance for a whopping $4. 4 billion. This isn't just any deal—it's the biggest cross-border investment in India's financial scene yet. Why India? Well, Japan's banks have been looking abroad for grow
China has taken a surprising step by filing a defamation lawsuit against U. S. officials, including Senator Eric Schmitt and former Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This move comes after a Missouri court awarded a massive $24 billion judgment against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The C
Canada's top financial watchdog has decided to keep the extra safety net for the country's six largest banks at the same level. This safety net, called the domestic stability buffer, is currently set at 3. 5%. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) believes these banks are
Japan's trade numbers are looking up. After a few tough months, exports are on the rise again. The U. S. and Europe are buying more Japanese goods. This is big news because trade tensions have been high lately. The U. S. is a key player here. Exports to the U. S. are growing again. This is the firs
China faced a big problem in 2010. It lacked skilled veterinarians to tackle animal diseases. These diseases can spread quickly and even jump to humans. To fix this, China started a special training program called CFETPV. This program teaches vets important skills to fight diseases. The program has
Japan is about to say goodbye to its last pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei. These twin pandas have been a big hit at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo. But they are going back to China soon. Their last day for public viewing is January 25th. After that, Japan won't have any pandas for the first time in over 50 years.
Canada's Environmental Damages Fund is celebrating 30 years of turning penalties into positive change. Recently, the government announced a $10. 6 million boost for 23 new projects focused on nature conservation and restoration. This fund, established in 1995, has been using money from environmental
Japan is stepping into the digital currency arena with a new yen-denominated stablecoin. This isn't just any digital currency; it's designed for big players in the financial world. Startale Group and SBI Holdings have teamed up to make this happen. The plan is to create a stablecoin that's fully re
