Japanese Nursing Care Retailers Target China’s Growing Elderly Market
Yamashita and Welfan plan to establish 100 stores by 2030 to serve China's expanding population aged 60 and above.
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Yamashita and Welfan plan to establish 100 stores by 2030 to serve China's expanding population aged 60 and above.
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Analysts suggest the coordinated effort to support the yen offers only short-term relief as Tokyo maintains loose fiscal and monetary policies.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM
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Intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza and political resistance threaten the US-backed ceasefire roadmap amid rising Palestinian casualties.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 11:23 AM
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Washington and Tokyo collaborate in their first joint yen-buying action since 1998, stabilizing the Japanese currency and signaling strong bilateral ties.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
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Oil prices dropped sharply following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to delay military action against Iran while seeking a nuclear deal, coinciding with a significant weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen after coordinated market interventions.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 6:35 AM
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A US academic warns that banning Chinese open-weight AI models may significantly increase costs for US companies relying on cost-efficient Chinese AI solutions.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 4:56 AM
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Following coordinated intervention by Japan and the US, the yen rose sharply, with markets cautious about further actions.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 3:11 AM
business
Amid efforts to reduce reliance on China, Japan's startups are expanding domestic defense drone manufacturing with new collaborations and production initiatives.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 2:04 AM
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The coordinated action aims to halt the yen's slide to a 40-year low, with both countries signaling readiness for future interventions.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 1:44 AM
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Japan and the United States jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen for the first time since 2011, with Japan signaling readiness for future action if needed.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 11:55 PM
world
Japan's Finance Ministry coordinated with the United States to intervene in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the yen amid recent volatility.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 11:44 PM
world
President Donald Trump announced a rare coordinated effort between the US and Japan to stabilize the yen, describing it as a gesture of friendship benefiting both economies.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 11:43 PM
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Sofia, a single mother from Venezuela, was lured by a fraudulent job offer on Facebook Marketplace and trafficked to Trinidad and Tobago before escaping her captors.
UN News | Aug 2, 2026, 8:32 PM
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Tokyo and Washington coordinated efforts on Friday, August 2nd, 2026, to stabilize the yen amid its decline to a 40-year low against the dollar.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
world
At a Wan Chai cat expo, a local couple shares their lavish spending habits on their 14 cats and a dog, highlighting the growing pet care market in Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:07 PM
world
For the first time in its 44-year history, Hungary has fully closed its sole nuclear power plant due to drought-induced water shortages, impacting energy supply and testing the economy.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:11 PM
world
Safety concerns and rising airfares linked to the US-Israel war on Iran have prompted Hong Kong travelers to increasingly choose flights via mainland China to reach Europe, with travel agents noting a shift in demand and pricing.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 9:23 AM
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul begins a two-day visit to Indonesia to unveil a new strategic partnership plan, while India's Manipal Healthcare prepares for a major IPO amid regional economic shifts.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 7:03 AM
business
Toyota Motor offers used-car buyers the option to upgrade older vehicles with the latest driver assistance and anti-theft technologies, aiming to increase sales and revenue.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 10:18 PM
world
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls protesters 'misguided children' deserving guidance amid youth-led demonstrations sparked by exam paper leaks.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 1, 2026, 6:16 AM
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Since June 1, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not made any publicized phone calls with world leaders, marking a two-month silence in her phone diplomacy.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 4:49 AM
world
The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement takes effect for Brazil and Singapore, marking a milestone in economic engagement ahead of 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 4:47 AM
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers launch a group to promote and regulate the booming trading card industry amid growing domestic and international demand.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:42 AM
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As the People’s Liberation Army approaches its 100th anniversary, Beijing pushes for a world-class military to break US-led chokepoints across key Asia-Pacific islands.
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