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
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
Canada is finally moving towards a more secure banking system. The government has announced a new framework for open banking, set to launch in 2026. This system will replace the risky practice of sharing online banking passwords with third-party apps. Instead, users will be able to securely share th
Japan's economic outlook is looking brighter, with big manufacturers feeling more confident than they have in years. This positive shift is notable because it comes despite ongoing trade tensions with the U. S. The latest survey, which tracks business sentiment, shows that manufacturers are feeling
Japan's financial leaders are hinting at a big change. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) might raise interest rates soon. This is a big deal because Japan has kept rates low for a long time. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said there's no big disagreement with the BOJ. This means the government is okay with
Canada is taking a closer look at its rules for pilot rest times. The reason? Industry players say the current rules are too complicated and hard to follow. This isn't just a Canadian issue. Other countries, like India, are also struggling to balance safety and practicality. In India, the biggest a
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
