Japan's policy split pits BOJ tightening against rising government spending, a mix that rocked the UK and Turkey.
Japan FinMin Katayama: Gradual interest rate rises expected as government pursues active fiscal policy
Japan finance minister Katayama: gradual interest rate rises expected as government pursues active fiscal policy Japan Finmin Katayama: BoJ can modify monetary policy irrespective of government opinio
A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam and kills 15 tourists not far from shore
Footage on Vietnamese TV showed rough seas and strong winds as rescue teams threw life buoys to people in the water, as jet skis ferried survivors back to shore.
Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan's experimental reusable rocket took off and safely landed in a first test flight Saturday as the country seeks to achieve the technology key to cut launch costs and compete in the global space ...
Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan’s southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands
By Joseph Campbell and Angie Teo ISHIGAKI, Japan/TAIPEI, July 11 (Reuters) - Typhoon Bavi pummelled Japan’s southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds on Saturday as it headed ...
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
DHAKA, July 11 (Reuters) - Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded as authorities ...
Pakistan turns to army chief Asim Munir in battle against population growth
Asim Munir, the chief of the Pakistani army, has taken a notable role in a prominent committee tasked with tackling the pressing issue of population growth in the country. The committee aims to devise ...
Oman trade surplus holds above RO 2 billion
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a merchandise trade surplus of RO 2.09 billion in the first four months of 2026, broadly stable compared ...
Oman offers RO 16 million healthcare projects
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has launched four healthcare investment opportunities valued at about RO 16 million as it seeks to expand ...
I flew on the world’s longest flight in business class and thought the 18-hour trip from Singapore to New York was nearly flawless
Though it was long, I wouldn't hesitate to make the trek again if it included Singapore Airlines' huge lounger and delicious food.