Japan worried about its aging population… of traffic lights

The spirit is willing, but the light is weak. Japan is often cited as one of the countries with the most traffic lights per capita, and most people who live in major cities here would probably agree that there is a crazy number of them. While I...

Japan, U.S., S. Korea Top Uniformed Officers to Meet in Seoul

Newsfrom Japan World Jul 3, 2025 19:31 (JST) Seoul, July 3 (Jiji Press)--Top uniformed officers from Japan's Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military and the South Korean military will meet in Seoul on or around July 10, it was learned Thursday....

Japan Upper House Election Campaigning Kicks Off

Newsfrom Japan Politics Jul 3, 2025 20:06 (JST) Tokyo, July 3 (Jiji Press)--Over 500 people filed their candidacies on Thursday for the July 20 election for Japan's House of Councillors, kicking off their 17-day campaigning for seats in the upper...

Japan's Michael Jackson impersonator helps tackle overtourism woes

OSAKA - A Michael Jackson impersonator in Osaka is using his popularity on social media to help address issues such as overcrowding and littering caused by overtourism. The moonwalking performer, who calls himself "Michael Jackton" and has amassed...

China Works to Dominate in AI and EV

A data worker tags location and navigation information, data that is being used to train a self-driving car application that uses artificial intelligence. Aowen Cao/NPR hide caption toggle caption Aowen Cao/NPR A data worker tags location and...

Chinese football fans mourn Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva

Diogo Jota. File photo: VCG Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash in Spain's Zamora province on Thursday, the Portuguese football federation confirmed the deaths and paid tribute after several media...

China is building an entire empire on data

Chinese ancient bronzeware hub Baoji City promotes cultural exchanges in Kazakhstan

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet –Baoji City in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, which is known for its ancient bronzeware relics and profound Zhou […] ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —...

China warns against trade deals that ‘hurt third parties’

China warned on Thursday against trade deals that "hurt third parties" after US President Donald Trump said he had struck an agreement with Vietnam. "China has always advocated that all parties resolve economic and trade differences through equal...

China ramps up arrests of women who write gay male erotica

China is ramping up arrests and prosecutions of writers of “danmei,” the popular Boys’ Love genre, which was once the source of dozens of popular television shows and films in the Communist nation. Now it’s the target of a government crusade to...

China banned Tolentino because of his fake exposé

FORMER senator Francis Tolentino was banned by China from entering its territories not just because of what the Chinese Embassy officially explained as his “egregious conduct on China-related issues.” Nor was it solely because he was the principal...

China’s growth targets cause headaches—even when met

WHEN CHINA’S prime minister, Li Qiang, announced in March that the country’s GDP growth target for the year would be “around 5%”, the number seemed ambitious. After President Donald Trump announced his tariffs in April, the target seemed almost...

Japan's average pay ups over 5% for 2nd year in row amid price hikes

People walk in Tokyo's Marunouchi business district on July 3, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese companies agreed to raise wages by an average 5.25 percent in this year's spring wage talks, the second straight year to exceed 5 percent, the...

China committed to peaceful reunification with Taiwan — politician

BEIJING, July 3. /TASS/. The Chinese government is working hard towards the peaceful reunification of mainland China and Taiwan, Head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party Liu Jianchao stated. "The Chinese government and...

China’s bid to influence the Philippines heats up

China’s monetary policy is entering the red zone

As China’s post-pandemic recovery falters and deflationary signals deepen, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has begun quietly seeking guidance from European financial institutions on how to navigate a prolonged period of low interest rates....

Japanese automaker recalls more than 443,800 vehicles for threat of engine failure

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Nissan is recalling more than 443,000 vehicles in the United States because of a manufacturing issue that could cause engines to fail and increase the risk of a crash. According to documents filed with the National Highway...

China, Pakistan deepen agricultural ties under CPEC at high-level forum in Islamabad.

China and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing agricultural industrial cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), focusing on modernization, sustainability, and deeper bilateral engagement. The renewed pledge...

ASEAN regions adopt unified approach to sustainability reporting

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), along with their partners in ASEAN Sustainability Reporting Advocacy Collaborative (ASRAC), have announced a unified approach to...

China and Pakistan join forces to modernize agriculture under CPEC

China and Pakistan have renewed their pledge to strengthen agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The announcement came during a high-level forum held in Islamabad. The event focused on boosting food security,...