12+ hour, 15+ min ago   (182+ words) Japan's average hourly minimum wage for fiscal 2026 has marked its second-highest hike in history, reflecting rising commodity prices. All 47 prefectures have raised their minimum wage levels. The national average hourly minimum wage will be 1,177 yen, or about 7.5 dollars, starting next…...

17+ hour, 47+ min ago   (118+ words) Indonesia's central bank has welcomed a new governor. The former senior deputy head is the first woman to lead the bank. Her predecessor resigned unexpectedly in July. Nominated by President Prabowo Subianto, Destry Damayanti took office after being sworn in…...

20+ hour, 9+ min ago   (188+ words) Japan's agriculture ministry has held a briefing for potato farmers about its response to a US request that Japan lift its ban on importing fresh American potatoes. Japan currently bans imports of raw potatoes due to concerns over pests and…...

22+ hour, 37+ min ago   (147+ words) The latest survey by the US Federal Reserve shows that the country's economy remains solid. The findings were released in the Fed's Beige Book. They're based on interviews with businesses in the bank's 12 districts. The Beige Book says ten of…...

22+ hour, 59+ min ago   (216+ words) Mitsubishi Motors is bringing its Pajero SUV back to Japanese roads after a seven-year hiatus. The revival comes as the nation's carmakers bank on iconic models to compete with rivals including Chinese manufacturers. Mitsubishi unveiled the latest version of the…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (268+ words) NHK's Yuko Fukushima talked to an interest rates strategist for a reaction to the comments from Japan's financial leaders at the G20 on interest rates and rising bond yields. Yamada Shusuke says the market was expecting the Bank of Japan to…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (131+ words) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is closely monitoring Beijing's reaction to Washington's latest economic sanctions against Iran. China is the Middle East country's major trading partner. Bessent met reporters on Tuesday after the G20 financial leaders meeting in the…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (254+ words) The Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors have wrapped up their two-day meeting in the US city of Asheville. The officials discussed risks facing the world economy and the need for secure supply chains for critical minerals. But…...

2+ day, 16+ min ago   (184+ words) E-commerce giant Shein was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, after raising the equivalent of over 1.7 billion US dollars in an initial public offering. Shein says it will use the proceeds to improve technology and increase its…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (176+ words) Japan and the United States have signed a memorandum to strengthen cooperation in fields such as private-sector rocket launches and human spaceflight. Senior officials from Japan's Cabinet Office attended Monday's signing ceremony at the US Federal Aviation Administration in Washington....