Japan’s Defense Budget Hits 2% GDP Target, Sparks Regional Concerns
Japan accelerates defense spending to 2% of GDP in 2025, sparking debates over security policies and economic priorities. Critics warn of regional implications.
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Japan accelerates defense spending to 2% of GDP in 2025, sparking debates over security policies and economic priorities. Critics warn of regional implications.
Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments trigger China backlash, impacting major IP brands like Hello Kitty and Ultraman through canceled deals and falling revenues.
China braces for three consecutive cold waves through November 2025, with temperature drops up to 12°C and heavy snowfall disrupting northern and eastern regions.
Japan’s tourism sector faces a potential 2 trillion yen loss amid strained China-Japan relations following controversial remarks on Taiwan. Economist warns of economic ripple effects.
Japan faces a $6.35B annual loss due to declining Chinese tourism amid economic challenges, reports a Japanese economist.
Japan’s economy faces strain as PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks spark tensions with China, impacting trade, tourism, and consumer confidence in 2025.
China’s security advisory and airline refund policies drive tourism decline to Japan amid diplomatic tensions over Taiwan region remarks, impacting 2025 travel economies.
Congress passes bill to end historic U.S. government shutdown, with implications for Asian markets and global economic stability.
The U.S. government shutdown reaches a record 42 days as bipartisan negotiations offer hope for resolution. Public blame divides between parties amid growing economic concerns.
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its 42nd day, millions face furloughs, food insecurity, and travel disruptions amid bipartisan negotiations.
U.S. Senate passes landmark bill to end record 35-day government shutdown, with critical House vote expected this week amid economic pressures.
U.S. Senate passes bill to conclude historic federal shutdown, with implications for global markets and cross-border relations.
White House officials warn the U.S. shutdown could slash economic growth, with potential ripple effects across Asian markets and travel sectors. #USShutdown #AsiaEconomy
The U.S. government shutdown, now the longest in history, disrupts aviation, public services, and daily life, with thousands working without pay.
A new survey reveals Americans are divided over responsibility for the ongoing US government shutdown, now in its sixth week, with impacts spreading across key sectors.
The ongoing U.S. federal shutdown disrupts flights, halts food aid, and leaves thousands unpaid, with ripple effects felt globally, including in Asian markets and diaspora communities.
Historic blizzard in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region breaks snowfall records, disrupts transport networks, and tests emergency response systems.
U.S. FAA reduces air traffic at 40 locations amid record government shutdown, raising global travel and economic concerns as staffing shortages worsen.
The longest U.S. government shutdown exposes partisan divisions, disrupting vital services and testing democratic governance structures. Analysis of impacts and implications.
The U.S. government shutdown enters its 36th day, breaking records and impacting millions amid political gridlock and economic uncertainty.