Japan plans to add 230 immigration officers as it expands investigations into unauthorized residency, employment and visa-status violations.
Japan’s Takaichi sees approval ratings fall after imperial law
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval ratings fell as polls showed broad opposition to revised male-line imperial succession rules.
Chinese tourists blamed for overtourism in Japan’s Kyoto despite huge fall in arrivals
Data from the Kyoto City Tourism Association shows a sharp decline in Chinese overnight stays as a result of growing bilateral tensions.
China’s military mouthpiece issues full-page warning on Japan’s growing drone power
PLA Daily says unmanned platforms have allowed Tokyo to circumvent constitutional constraints on military development China's military mouthpiece on Monday dedicated a full page to warning about Japan ...
An OpenAI exec’s comments on China’s Kimi K3 kicked off a big US tech debate
The latest AI model out of China is causing another meltdown in Silicon Valley, highlighting the divide over the right way to run the AI race.
Cambodian banks face pressures from real estate and weak tourism
Bad loans may rise to up to 10% of outstanding loans by 2026. Cambodian banking sector’s non-performing loans (NPLs) are expected to rise to 9.5%-10% of outstanding loans by 2026 on weak tourism ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the Syrian president’s abandoned mansion (fully alarmed with guard dogs)
Hidden outside Paris is the abandoned mansion of Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. Once part of a massive estate, the property included a château-style mansion, ... ( read original story ...)
What Business Leaders Should Consider Before Expanding To Dubai
Choosing whether to build or expand an organization's presence in Dubai should account for potential risks and be tied to solving a strategic challenge.
UAE firms step up AI investments as customer expectations outpace business capabilities
SAP research shows UAE companies are improving customer engagement capabilities, but fragmented data, siloed teams and slow AI adoption continue to hinder progress ...
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Kenyan Business Council to strengthen trade and investment ties between Dubai and Kenya
Non-oil trade between Dubai and Kenya reached AED 13.6 billion in 2025, achieving year-on-year growth of 2.1%.