
Beneath Tokyo's Familiar Streets, A Summer Tremor Reminds Japan How Quickly Ground Can Change
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Kanto region on August 23, injuring at least 37 people but causing no tsunami.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Kanto region on August 23, injuring at least 37 people but causing no tsunami.

Japan's manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in August, its strongest expansion in years, driven partly by semiconductor and AI demand.

Britain's services sector expanded faster than expected in August, while technology investment and consumer confidence added signs of economic resilience.

Indonesia and China agreed to deepen cooperation in minerals, energy, AI, railways, satellites and green technology during high-level meetings in Jakarta.

Indonesia is urging faster investment growth to help lift the economy toward 6% after 5.45% growth in the first half of 2026.

Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian retailer Ozon highlight a new strategy of targeting economic infrastructure to pressure Moscow.

The EU has approved FedEx-led €7.8 billion takeover of Polish delivery company InPost, clearing a major logistics deal for completion.

Tesla is recalling three million vehicles in China because hidden door handles may fail, creating concerns for vehicle occupants potentially.

Global pharmaceutical companies have committed more than $500 billion to U.S. manufacturing, research and supply chains amid changing trade conditions.

Moderna and Merck reported promising results for a personalized mRNA melanoma treatment, reducing recurrence and spread when combined with Keytruda.

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new glow-in-the-dark commemorative coin featuring a T-Rex, blending numismatics with paleontological wonder.

Canadian engineering firm WSP is pressing ahead with a bid for Dutch company Arcadis after two previous approaches were rejected.

Japan's intense summer heat is driving increased demand for men's body-hair removal, with grooming clinics reporting crowded appointment schedules.

A massive early-morning fire destroyed two major markets in Bujumbura, Burundi, wiping out millions in inventory and devastating local traders before firefighters contained the blaze.

PM Mark Carney announced an $11 billion investment to build six new icebreakers in Quebec, boosting the shipbuilding industry and Arctic sovereignty.

Europe’s policies and economic pressures are increasingly squeezing makers and micro-entrepreneurs, threatening innovation, independence, and small-business growth across Europe today.

Saudi Arabia will invest $7 billion in theme parks near Paris, according to France’s presidency, strengthening ties between both countries.

Mexico remains optimistic about reaching a trade deal with the United States after negotiations between Washington and Canada collapsed recently.

Russia’s second-biggest online retailer was reportedly targeted in Ukrainian strikes, highlighting the widening reach of attacks on commercial infrastructure recently.

US Vice President JD Vance says trade negotiations with Canada remain underway as both countries seek progress on economic relations.

Japanese farmers are shifting work to nighttime and early morning as extreme summer heat raises risks to workers, crops, and livestock.

China's robotics industry is shifting toward practical applications as humanoid machines move beyond demonstrations into manufacturing and logistics.

A ramp on Highway 401 in Whitby has reopened after a lengthy closure caused by a tractor-trailer accident, relieving traffic congestion and restoring normal flow for commuters.
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A new analysis suggests German households could save more than €12,000 by switching from gas heating to solar-powered systems.