China is considering removing a price limit for local governments buying unsold apartments, in a move to accelerate the clearance of millions of empty homes, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, …
Japan’s largest union group sees biggest wage hike demand in over 30 years
Japan’s largest labour union umbrella group is seeing its member unions demand the biggest salary increase in over 30 years as both the government and central bank look for signs of sustainable wage …
Japan’s spectacular bike ride through six remote islands
The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as one of the world’s most incredible bike journeys.
Exclusive: Bangladesh election this year may be difficult due to unrest, says head of youth-led party
Bangladesh’s interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety and holding a general election this year will be difficult, the head of a newly launched political party told Reuters.
Pakistan’s ceasefire deception: Terrorist infiltration attempts intensify along LoC
Pakistan is allegedly exploiting the ceasefire to push terrorists into India, with intelligence reports revealing increased militant activity at launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir …
UN slashes support for Rohingya refugees in Indonesia due to U.S. cuts, sources say
IOM’s move was due to the decision by the Trump administration to cut most foreign assistance, said Chris Lewa, director of the Arakan Project, a group that monitors the Rohingya …
Enes Kanter Freedom sounds alarm on China’s ‘war’ warning: ‘Wake up America’
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom sounded the alarm on China’s “war” warning on Wednesday, imploring the U.S. to “wake up.” China released a statement on tariffs.
Kulina: China’s stimulus and AI growth are sparking massive rotation
Joel Kulina, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities, highlights tech stocks facing brutal sell-offs on earnings misses while investors shift toward Chinese equities amid stimulus hopes and AI growth.
Japan’s Seven & i sells retail business to Bain Capital for $5.4 billion, plans IPO
Japan’s Seven & I, the parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain, says it is selling its supermarket store assets to Bain Capital for about $5.4 billion.
Indonesia’s shakedown of Apple comes to an end
It is possible that Apple’s original $1bn figure was exaggerated. In January the industry ministry said its valuation of Apple’s AirTag factory was “far below the $1bn commitment” and closer to $200m.