“The Nikkei has now gained more than 1,000 points in two days, and that can become infectious. At least that’s the theory. It’s a very important index for building overall market sentiment, even if ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits 34-year high on weak yen
“The Nikkei has now gained more than 1,000 points in two days, and that can become infectious. At least that’s the theory. It’s a very important index for building overall market sentiment, even if ...
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki says he expects BOJ to keep in close touch with govt
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that he expects the Bank of Japan to guide monetary policy appropriately while keeping close contact with the government.Suzuki reiterated that ...
India’s fiscally conservative budget should lead to rating upgrade, says NK Singh
The former bureaucrat flagged concerns about the methodologies used by credit rating companies since they don’t apply common standards for all countries.
Iraq army official condemns U.S. drone strike in Baghdad of Iran-backed militia commander: “Blatant assassination”
After a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad, an Iraqi military spokesperson says the U.S.-led military coalition has "become a factor of instability" in his country.
US military drills in Philippines unaffected by America’s focus on Ukraine and Gaza, US general says
A U.S. general says combat exercises between the United States and the Philippines that involve thousands of forces each year will not be affected by America’s focus on the wars in Ukraine and the ...
Japan is launching a digital nomad visa—you’ll need an annual income of at least $67,500 to qualify
Japan is set to launch a digital nomad visa at the end of March and it will be offered to visitors from 49 countries and territories, including the U.S.
Indonesia Survey Projects Presidential Hopeful Prabowo Gaining Majority Votes
Of the 1,200 people surveyed by pollster Indikator Politik Indonesia between Jan. 28 and Feb 4, 51.8% said they would vote for Prabowo's ticket, while 24.1% and 19.6% would vote for rivals Anies ...
Indonesia poll projects Prabowo gaining majority votes in presidential election
Indonesian presidential contender Prabowo Subianto is projected to pip the 50% threshold needed to win the Feb. 14 election in a single round, the latest opinion poll showed on Friday. Of the 1,200 ...
Cat lover campaigns for animal rights in Indonesia elections
Indonesian Francine Widjojo is hitting the campaign trail with cats and treats in hand to run as a Jakarta legislative candidate and raise awareness of animal cruelty along the way.