Germany is in a slump, so Berlin is getting ready for a fight over budget cuts.

For the first time in almost a decade, Europe's biggest economy has money problems, and it's up to three fighting parties to fix them.

Official numbers released Thursday show that Germany is now in a recession. During the first quarter of the year, the country's gross domest...

Peacocking is left to his wardrobe. It's possible that Cowan's vision of peaceful domesticity stands in stark contrast to the flamboyance of his collections.

Christian Cowan's fingers and arms are covered in small tattoos, including a pale stag, a walrus, a sewing needle, and the word "intimacy," which is hardly discernible due to its faintness. At Sant Ambroeus in Greenwich Village last month, Cowan admitted, "I'm an introvert,...

Morgan Stanley predicts that Asia will expand faster than either the United States or Europe in 2018.

Morgan Stanley predicts that this year, Asia's economic growth, driven by robust domestic demand, will outstrip that of the United States and Europe.

"The big argument that we've been making... for Asia, including Japan, to outperform versus U.S. and Europe — is the f...

Red Velvet reclaims their "queendom" with a sizzling, sophisticated performance.

The bright lights of the KSPO Dome in Seoul went on, heralding the start of Red Velvet's fourth performance, "R to V," to the delight of thousands of fans. The concert had been postponed for three years and five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the crowd was understandably ec...

The Korean Chips Act intends to maintain tax breaks for domestic chip manufacturers

The Korean Chips Act intends to maintain tax breaks for domestic chip manufacturers. A new law has been passed in Korea to help domestic semiconductor manufacturers compete in the global chip weapons race. Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday: Construction of a Samsung Electronics semiconducto...

Will the realms of Japanese pop culture and fashion ever be able to find common ground

After more than two decades of trying, Japan's domestic fashion industry still hasn't managed to successfully combine the country's immense pop cultural clout with its desire for international acclaim. Since Takao Yamashita of Beauty: Beast suggested a Mobile Suit Gundam-inspired coll...

These nations want to end the global 'poly crisis' by focusing on factors other than gross domestic product.

The global standard for measuring economic health has become inadequate for a rising number of countries. Finland, Iceland, Scotland, Wales, and New Zealand are all part of the Wellbeing Economy Governments cooperation, which is led by a majority of women. As it grows in size over the next severa...

Japan will begin offering domestic travel subsidies on October 11

On October 11, as part of reducing COVID-19 border control procedures, Japan will introduce a new subsidy program to promote domestic tourism. On the same day, it plans to lift its daily cap for foreign arrivals.

The National Travel Discount, which Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled ...

South Korea allows COVID-19 booster doses using a domestically produced vaccine

The local COVID-19 vaccine SKYCovione, created by SK Bioscience Co., was approved for use in South Korea on Friday for both primary inoculations and booster doses against the coronavirus.

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting, Second Vice Minister of Hea...

Untapped capacity

The Pakistan Chemical Expo 2022, which took place in Lahore from July 19 to 20, showed the possibilities for trade and investment in the domestic chemical industry. It was a highly encouraging event, reported to be the first of its kind, with participation from over 70 local and 10 international ...

The narrative thickens in Israel's domestic political drama

Following a spring break, Israel's Knesset returned to work on May 9 and immediately launched into a tumultuous summer session that will last until the end of July. Critics are speculating that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's ruling coalition's box office run will be cut short due to...

Fractured Domestic US Politics

When Joe Biden was elected as the President in November 2022, the US citizens were full of hope that this would mark the end of political division in the country under the new administration. However, the US foreign policy is still hostage to the extremely divided domestic partisan forces that ch...

Racism Hindering the End of the HIV epidemic in the US

It has been forty years since HIV/AIDS was declared an epidemic and still, black women bear the highest burden of it among women.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black women represent 13 percent of the female population. Yet they account for more than 5...

How will South Korea’s artillery system differ from Israel’s Iron Dome

South Korea has announced that it has approved plans to develop an artillery interception system. For the research and development of this system the South Korean government is planning to spend approximately $2.5 billion.

This artillery system is said to be similar to the Israel’...

JAPAN’S ECONOMY SHRANK IN JAN-MARCH PERIOD BY 3.9 PERCENT

Highlights –

• Japan’s economy shrank in Jan-March period by 3.9 percent.
• Real gross domestic product contracted 1.0 percent from the previous quarter.
• Government spending dropped 1.1 percent.
• Capital expenditure decrea...

JAPAN’S HOUSEHOLD SPENDING ROSE 13.0 PERCENT IN APRIL

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• Japan’s household spending rose 13.0 percent in April.
• Households with two or more people spent an average $2,700 in real terms.
• Seasonally adjusted spending inched up 0.1 percent from March.
• Outlays for ...

ISRAEL TO REQUEST US A 1BN REPLENISHMENT OF ITS IRON DOME DEFENSE SYSTEM

Highlights

• The US senator said that according to him, the request by Israel will be quickly authorized by the US in wake of an 11-day escalation between Israel and Hamas

• A total of 253 Palestinians including 66 children, along with 12 Israelis lost their lives in...

TOYKO STOCKS FALL OVER CORONAVRIUS IMPACT ON DOMESTIC BUSINESS

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• Toyko stocks fall over coronavirus impact on domestic business.
• The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 166.11 points, or 0.58 percent.
• Stocks declined in companies that were led by iron and steel, pharmaceutical and serv...

FIRST IMMERSIVE VIDEO DOME OF UK SET TO OPEN IN PLYMOUTH

Highlights:

• United Kingdom’s first immersive video dome is all set to open in Plymouth this summer
• The visitors have also been given a sneak peek into the Immersive Dome at the Grade II listed building

The first immersive video...

ANA RECORDED A NET LOSS OF $3.7 BILLION IN FY 2020

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• ANA recorded a net loss of $3.7 billion in FY 2020.
• The loss was attributed to slump in travel demand hurt by the pandemic.
• ANA Holdings expects a net profit of 3.5 billion yen in FY 2021.
• ANA recorded domestic...