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China sets yuan below 7 per dollar for first time since 2023

Asian currencies showed mixed performance on January 23 as the dollar headed for its sharpest weekly drop in months, with gains in China's yuan and Malaysia's ringgit offsetting fresh record lows for India's and Indonesia's rupees. The dollar index hovered near 98.3 and faced a roughly......

Japan's first female PM dissolves parliament for snap election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has formally dissolved the lower house of parliament, setting the stage for a snap general election on February 8. The move, announced amid cheers of "banzai" from lawmakers, initiates a brisk 12-day campaign period starting Tuesday. As the nation's......

Japan and South Korea strengthen ties amid growing pressure from China

Japan and South Korea have agreed to deepen their cooperation as regional tensions rise and diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing remain strained. The announcement followed talks held on Tuesday between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the historic......

China accuses Japan of secretly pursuing nuclear weapons

China has sharply escalated its diplomatic clash with Japan, releasing a detailed report that charges Tokyo with covert nuclear weapons research and ambitions that undermine the post-World War II global order. The 29-page document, issued by the Chinese Association for Arms Control and Disarmament alongside......

China bans dual-use exports to Japanese military amid Taiwan tensions

China has imposed an immediate ban on exporting dual-use goods to Japanese military end-users, escalating a diplomatic rift between Asia's two largest economies that has intensified since November. Announced Tuesday by China's Ministry of Commerce, the measure prohibits shipments of items with......

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes western japan

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), causing strong tremors but no tsunami alert. The quake occurred at 10:18 a.m. local time in the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture, at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometers, the......

Morocco and Japan deepen partnership to modernize Souiria K’dima fishing village

Morocco and Japan have strengthened their long-standing partnership in the fisheries sector by signing a new grant agreement to advance the redevelopment of the Souiria K’dima fishing village. The initiative aims to modernize artisanal fishing infrastructure, support the blue economy, and drive......

Asian markets surge as technology stocks and precious metals fuel year-end optimism

Asian markets advanced sharply on Tuesday as strong gains in the technology sector and record-breaking precious metal prices lifted investor sentiment ahead of the holiday season. The rally followed global momentum from Wall Street, where major U.S. indexes extended their winning streaks, reinforcing......

China escalates protest against Japanese lawmakers over Taiwan visits

China has intensified its diplomatic protests after several members of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) traveled to Taiwan, deepening one of the most severe rifts between Beijing and Tokyo in recent years. Beijing’s formal complaint The Chinese foreign ministry issued a strong......