Japan face pivotal week in Asian World Cup qualifiers with Saudi Arabia, Australia lying in wait
Japan's march to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will meet two major hurdles in Saudi Arabia and Australia over the next week.
Ishiba dissolves Japan’s lower house to set up an Oct. 27 parliamentary election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament Wednesday to set up an Oct. 27 snap election and seek the voters’ mandate for his 9-day-old government.
China's Golden Week holiday signals persistent consumer caution
China’s Golden Week holiday affirmed a trend in more cautious spending, while consumers put greater emphasis on experiences.
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Chinese Stocks Underperform Asia, Futures Decline: Markets Wrap
Chinese equities were standout underperformers in Asia Wednesday as traders weighed weak economic data and Beijing’s ...
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Chinese Stocks Lead Asia Lower on Stimulus Concern: Markets Wrap
Mainland Chinese equities led losses in the region on Wednesday after weak economic data and as Beijing refused to commit to ...
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New Zealand embraces Chinese tourists in Golden Week holiday
WELLINGTON — Dong Bing flew to Auckland from Beijing on the first day of China's National Day holiday with her husband and ...