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Unlike most major economies, Japan has spent much of the 21st century adhering to a doctrine of extremely low interest rates — so low that since 2016, they were actually negative. That changed on Tuesday, March 19, when the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced the country’s first interest rate hike
Japan’s Ruling Party Wins Big in Polls Following Abe’s Death
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's governing party and its coalition partner scored a major victory in a parliamentary...
Survival Tips for Serious Gardeners: Poison Ivy, Ticks and More
Gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature, grow amazing produce, beautify your neighborhood...
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Shot Dead During Campaign Speech
NARA, Japan (AP) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday, July 8, on a street in western...
South Korea’s Biggest Companies Are Overstocked With Unsellable Inventory
The largest companies in South Korea, home of many of the world’s leading electronics manufacturers,...
The Great Chinese Treasure Ships of Zheng He
Ask an American to name the world’s greatest maritime explorers and you will likely hear the names of...
Australian Power Grid Regulator Initiates Command Economy Amid Electricity Crisis
The major regulator of Australia’s power grid has taken control of the market after recent pricing interventions...
In Japan, Insulting Someone Online Could Now Land You in Jail for a Year
On Monday, June 13, the Japanese parliament passed legislation that would make online insults punishable...
Australian Food Processor Says Natural Gas Prices Will Force It to Close
A major food processor in Australia has said it will soon have to close its doors because the cost of...
Australia Accuses Chinese Jet of Intercepting Its Surveillance Plane and Endangering Crew
Australia’s Defense Ministry claims a Chinese jet’s “dangerous maneuver” and “reckless actions” placed...