After vowing to halt Japan's economic decline, Kishida leaves a mixed legacy | Economy & Business
In his first policy speech after taking office in October 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to “faithfully rebuild”…
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Train drivers prepare for a prolonged strike
Boeing factory workers gather on a picket line during the first day of a strike near the entrance of a…
California unemployment rises as job growth slows
California's labor market weakened in late summer, with the unemployment rate rising again and the state adding a small number…
California emissions fall 2.4% thanks to electric vehicles and cleaner fuels
California’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by about 2.4% in 2022, an encouraging sign that the state’s carbon footprint is declining…
As Sri Lanka votes, $2.9 billion IMF loan looms | Elections
Ahead of Sri Lanka's presidential election, no issue is more central than the economy. As the South Asian country still…
China's failing economy and Kanye West shake hands
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A whirlwind tour of China by Ye — formerly known as Kanye West — has brought a…
Murdoch succession drama plays out in US courtroom behind closed doors | Media News
The amendment proposed by Rupert Murdoch would reportedly block any interference from three of his eldest son Lachlan's brothers, who…
Japan's elderly population hits record high of 36.25 million | Business News
Japanese people aged 65 or older now account for nearly 30 percent of the population, government data show. Japan's elderly…
Brazil's Supreme Court unfreezes X and Starlink bank accounts after $3 million transfer | Social Media News
Billionaire Elon Musk has denounced the ban on X in Brazil, where the social media company failed to comply with…
The strike will “jeopardize” the recovery and damage aeronautical production
Union members hold picket signs during a news conference following the counting of votes on the union contract at the…