Inclusive Finance Expansion Fuels Support for Small Firms
China is rapidly expanding inclusive finance to provide greater credit access for small and micro businesses. This effort underscores the importance of finance in...
Sasago Tunnel Disaster Anniversary Marked by Families
Relatives of victims marked the 13th anniversary of the Sasago tunnel disaster on Tuesday, gathering at the site in Yamanashi Prefecture. The ceremony honored...
My Number ID Replaces Health Insurance Cards in Japan
Japan officially phased out traditional health insurance cards on Tuesday, completing the switch to the My Number ID system. The transition integrates health insurance...
Premium Yellowtail Fish Sells for Record 4 Million Yen
A premium yellowtail fish sold for a record-tying 4 million yen during the first auction of the season in Ishikawa Prefecture. The sale highlights...
Senkaku Maritime Dispute Sparks Tensions Between China and Japan
China and Japan issued conflicting statements on a Senkaku maritime dispute involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing vessel on Tuesday. The incident...
