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
Indonesia is facing a massive problem right now. Heavy rains have caused terrible floods, leaving many people missing and forcing hundreds of thousands to leave their homes. The situation is especially bad on the island of Sumatra, where roads are blocked, bridges are damaged, and villages are under
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
Indonesia's Sumatra Island is in trouble. Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides, killing at least 248 people. Rescue workers are finding it hard to reach everyone who needs help. Roads are damaged, and communication lines are down. This makes it tough to get aid to the people who need it mos
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
Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated. " This all started when China's UN ambassador,
Indonesia is getting a major boost in its plastic industry. A company called IMPC is putting in a lot of money to create a top-notch training center. This place, called IPSI, aims to be the best in ASEAN for learning about polymers, which are a big part of plastics. The idea behind IPSI is to help
Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a fla
Japan has a deep love for baseball. It's more than just a sport there. It's a big part of their culture. This is clear in a new documentary called "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series. " It's about the 2025 MLB World Tour opener in Tokyo. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs played there. The Dodge
