A former Nomura employee was sentenced to 18 years for robbing an elderly client. The case highlights the risks associated with traditional house calls by financial workers in Japan.
Japanese businesses are actively responding to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Vessels are being halted, flights canceled, and employees evacuated from the region.
Tensions in the Gulf are causing manageable disruptions for airlines. Travelers may experience higher costs and delays if airspace closures continue.
Russia has used a flotilla of ageing tankers of opaque ownership to get around restrictions on its lucrative crude exports imposed over its 2022 all-out invasion of Ukraine.
Interim leadership council declared, but successor yet to be named
Pro-Iranian protesters also gathered outside the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, where the U.S. Embassy is located.
Inbound tourism drives multilingual services as providers grapple with costs and unpaid bills
Clarity over Indus Waters Treaty needed to avoid future conflict at Kashmir flashpoint
Prolonged crude oil, LNG stoppage could stoke Japanese inflation
North Korea has given no space for engagement on the issues most relevant to Japan — that is, the abductee issue and denuclearization.
Join thousands of travelers getting exclusive weekly guides to festivals, culture, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. We share secrets you won't find in standard guidebooks.
We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.