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Europe's most charitable countries: Where do people give the most?

Ireland and Romania are among Europe's most generous countries, according to a recent report measuring both the share of people who give and the proportion of their income they donate.

Euronews

Asian Games 2026: India eyes record medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya

India aims for a record-breaking performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The contingent includes five individual Olympic medallists and defending champions in various sports. Hockey competitions will serve as Olympic qualification events for Los Angeles 2028. Several athletes faced setbacks due to doping violations and selection criteria exclusions. India…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei struggles for direction as chip stocks weigh, bond yields fall

Japan’s Nikkei traded in a narrow range as lower bond yields and softer oil prices offset weakness in semiconductor stocks following a drop in Broadcom shares. Energy stocks underperformed, while investors awaited Japan’s 30-year government bond auction for further cues on interest rates and technology stocks.

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance as oil slips, yen in focus

Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's upward trend, with Japanese and South Korean indices on the rise. The yen's unexpected gains caught traders' attention, signaling possible interventions. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices dipped as President Trump downplayed the possibility of a drawn-out conflict. The decline in oil prices supported bond markets,…

The Economic Times

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel sees AI, power demand as new engines of growth

Berkshire Hathaway sees AI opportunities beyond technology stocks. The company is investing in Alphabet, a significant player in artificial intelligence. Berkshire Hathaway Energy could benefit from data center power demands. Consumers still face economic pressures from inflation and mortgage rates. Long-term investments in Japanese trading houses remain a strategic focus.

The Economic Times

25 Years Later, A Horror Cult Classic Is Getting A Surprising Remake

Dave Boyle is tackling another English-language remake of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's classic Japanese horror film, 'Pulse.'

Inverse

How to Play SKHY Stock as SK hynix Looks to Build a New Plant in Japan

SK hynix could be laying the groundwork for its next growth phase with its potential Japan expansion. Is SKHY now a buy, sell, or hold?

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How to watch the PlayStation State of Play for September 2026 and what to expect including Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Don't forget the State of Play Japan show, either

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On September 2, 1945, two Japanese officials signed the surrender document in a 23-minute ceremony. They were later convicted of war crimes

The formal end of Japan's war took place on September 2, 1945, during a historic signing ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This pivotal surrender marked the culmination of years of brutal conflict, with different nations commemorating this date in varying ways each year. Following the surrender, Japan…

The Economic Times

French-Saudi ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park puzzles Japanese manga fans

Plans to build a manga-themed park outside Paris have sparked excitement in France, one of the first Western countries to fall in love with Akira Toriyama’s iconic “Dragon Ball” franchise. Saudi bankrolling of the project, however, and the lack of response from Japanese licence holders, have raised eyebrows among experts…

France 24

Viral Video Of Japanese Women Enjoying The Countryside Sparks Intense Debate About Western Beauty Standards

“And then they tell me I'm exaggerating when I say that the future is Asian, more like Japanese…”

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Asian countries boost international student recruitment as US, UK, Canada, Australia tighten rules

Asian nations are increasing international student recruitment as Western countries tighten rules. China, Japan, and South Korea are expanding their higher education targets significantly. These Asian hubs offer lower costs and improving academic quality to attract students. However, retaining graduates presents a major challenge for these emerging destinations. Success hinges…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flows

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Japanese institutional investors could reduce their overseas bond exposure.

The Economic Times

Mitsubishi Pajero SUV unveiled with 2.4L clean diesel engine producing 480 Nm of torque, mated to a new 8-speed automatic gearbox

Mitsubishi Pajero 2026: Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the fully redesigned all-new Pajero SUV as its new-generation flagship, powered by a 2.4-litre clean diesel engine producing 480 Nm of torque paired with a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The model will launch first in Thailand, followed by Japan and Australia within fiscal…

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Why are global bond yields surging to multi-decade highs?

Global government borrowing costs are reaching multi-decade highs as inflation persists. Bond yields in major economies like the United States and Japan have sharply increased. Renewed oil price gains and substantial government debt add to market pressures. Higher borrowing costs impact households, businesses, and government finances significantly. Investors watch for…

The Economic Times

Explained: How multi-decade high global bond yields spell caution for Indian stock market investors

Global bond yields are surging as oil-driven inflation, rising debt, heavy AI borrowing and hawkish central-bank expectations unsettle markets. With US, Japanese and Indian yields climbing, the bond selloff is spilling into equities and emerging markets. For India, higher oil prices could add to imported inflation, pressure the rupee, lift…

The Economic Times

Asian Games cricket teams to get hotels amid facility concerns

Cricket players at the Asian Games will receive hotel accommodation, unlike other athletes. This decision comes after concerns were raised by Sri Lankan officials regarding facilities. Organizers are using a mix of accommodations, including a cruise ship and containers. Japanese cricket officials stated they had limited preparation time for the…

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Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, cites strong growth, financial stability

Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating by one notch to A- from BBB+, with a Stable outlook, citing sustained economic growth, stronger financial-sector soundness and policy measures supporting development. India grew 7.7% in real terms in FY2026, while its fiscal deficit narrowed and banking-sector asset quality…

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as BOJ hawkish signals fuel rate-hike bets

Japanese government bonds extended their selloff on Wednesday as hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan strengthened expectations of a near-term rate hike. The five-year JGB yield hit a record 2.295%, while the 10-year yield rose to 3.01%, as investors also weighed rising global yields, higher government borrowing and fiscal…

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Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer

Uniqlo’s new wool-blend Balmacaan looks like a £1,700 Japanese designer coat from Mr Porter at a fraction of the price

The longline wool-blend overcoat is one of the more interesting additions to Uniqlo’s new-season menswear

The Economic Times

Global Market: BOJ’s Ueda signals fresh rate hike discussion at September meeting

The Bank of Japan is set to debate a September rate hike as Governor Kazuo Ueda signals that policymakers will closely assess rising inflation risks, the weak yen and global economic conditions. Markets are increasingly pricing in a rate increase, with Japanese bond yields climbing to multi-decade highs.

The Economic Times

17-year-old Aditi Paudel becomes Japan’s first literacy ambassador among 900 people from 101 countries; reveals how a childhood memory with her grandfather sparked her love of reading

Literacy ambassador Aditi Paudel: Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old student, has become Japan’s first literacy ambassador. She champions reading and education, drawing on her unique background and personal experiences. Paudel aims to empower young people and promote literacy globally. Her work also addresses declining reading habits and the potential impact of…

The Economic Times

Uday Kotak warns of 'roller coaster' ride in interest rate markets

Japan’s 10-year bond yield crossing 3% and rising US yields are raising concerns over tighter global liquidity, higher inflation and interest rates. Veteran banker Uday Kotak warned that central banks may have to expand their balance sheets, potentially pushing short-term rates higher and making global interest-rate markets more volatile.

Times Life

What Indian Hair Oiling Routines Get Right, And the One Step That Causes Breakage

The ritual is older than your grandmother's grandmother, and it mostly worksWeekly oiling has been a fixture of Indian hair care for centuries, and the science behind it holds up. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science found that coconut oil, the base of most traditional champi…

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