Asia stocks trade lower on Friday, tracking weakness on Wall Street after funding bills aimed at ending the US government shutdown failed to pass the Senate for the seventh time on Thursday. Traders a

Staunch conservative and longtime lawmaker Sanae Takaichi is days away from becoming Japan’s first woman prime minister, and she inherits a daunting list of challenges.

Thailand is like Asia’s greatest hits album – it gives you a taste of everything the continent offers while remaining incredibly welcoming to Western travelers. The infrastructure is well-developed, English is commonly spoken, and the experiences range from budget-friendly to luxurious.

Sanae Takaichi’s post-election fiscal agenda, featuring tax cuts, defense investment and semiconductor support, offers a near-term boost for Japanese exporters amid a weak yen backdrop.

More than 22,000 babies were born to foreign nationals in Japan in 2024, helping offset the decline in births among Japanese citizens.

Such stories published by local media have coincided with the rise of anti-immigrant parties in Japan, analysts say.

Asia stocks trade in red on Monday as sentiment soured after U.S. President Trump announced Friday a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods effective November 1, in retaliation for China’s new export curbs on rare earth minerals.