Mongolia Water Infrastructure Project Defies Pandemic, Trump Freeze to Reach Completion
The Millennium Challenge Account-Mongolia Water Compact approaches its March 31 completion date as a rare achievement in large-scale infrastructure. This water infrastructure project faced...
Japan Wage Increases Hit 5.1% for Major Firms as Steel Sector Struggles in Shunto Talks
Major Japanese companies across automobiles and electronics fully agreed to wage increases demanded by labor unions in Wednesday's shunto spring negotiations. This year's wage...
Japan Interchange Opens After 18-Month Delay Due to Chip Shortage
A key Japanese interchange opens after a delay, finally beginning service on Feb. 28 following an 18-month postponement. The Taketoyo-Kita Interchange sits on the...
Logistics Deal Aims to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency
A major new logistics deal aims to boost regional trade efficiency by streamlining supply chain operations across Southeast Asia. Industry leaders formalized the agreement...
Japan Releases Oil Reserves as Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Supply
Japan began releasing oil reserves from the private sector on Monday in response to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic...
