Japan needs quota debate to raise women's representation in politics

US urges China to 'fully meet' rare-earths pledge in virtual meeting, Bessent says

Japan looks to turn Osaka and Kobe into biotech hubs

Vietnam's 10% growth drive runs into economic realities

Japan chip industry gets back to work after Kumamoto quake

Samsung trading unit and Erex plan Japan biomass power plant for AI demand

Japan carries out yen-buying intervention as US executes rate check

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2 Reuters

Chilean authorities sent mixed messages on the future of copper giant Codelco as the finance minister opened the door to private capital while the company’s chairman said it had no plans to go public.

Traders trim UK rate hike bets after BoE flags limited Iran spillover Reuters