Japan’s Economy at a Crossroads: Policy Clash Tests Recovery
Japan’s divergent monetary and fiscal policies—rising interest rates and record-high bond expenditures—are testing its economic recovery amid high inflation and a weak yen.
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BOJ Rate Hike Strains Mortgages and Investment
BOJ’s first 2025 rate hike will push up mortgage costs, damp private investment and raise government debt interest, economist Hideo Kumano warns.
Fierce Roc’s Deep Sea Shark Wins Battle of Robots at Phygital Games 2025
Fierce Roc club from the Chinese mainland clinched the Battle of Robots title at the Phygital Games of Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi, thanks to their 110 kg, 28 km/h bot Deep Sea Shark.
China, UAE Gear Up for $100B Trade Vision and Deeper Economic Ties
China and the UAE are set to deepen economic ties as non-oil trade topped $90B in 2024 and is projected to exceed $100B in 2025, with logistics partnerships and a 2026 summit on the horizon.
UNCTAD: AI Success Depends on Ecosystem, Not Just Technology
UNCTAD warns that AI adoption relies on robust ecosystems—skills, data, financing and trust—more than tech alone, as the AI market surges toward a $4.8T frontier by 2033.
Altay’s Winter Wonderland: Adventure Awaits in Xinjiang
Discover Altay’s winter wonderland in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: soar in a hot air balloon above snow-capped peaks and paraglide over frozen forests.
Foreign Firms Surge 16.9% in the Chinese Mainland by November 2025
Foreign-invested enterprises on the Chinese mainland climbed 16.9% Jan-Nov 2025, with FDI totalling 693.2 billion yuan. November inflows rebounded 26.1%, driven by high-tech sectors.
Chinese Mainland to Prioritize Domestic Demand in 2026: Official
A Chinese mainland official says expanding domestic demand will top the economic agenda in 2026, with measures to boost consumption, investment and growth sectors.
Hainan Debuts Island-Wide Customs Operations, Unlocking a New Global Trade Corridor
On December 18, 2025, Hainan Free Trade Port launched island-wide special customs operations, signaling China’s renewed commitment to high-level opening-up and global trade connectivity.
French Firms Dive Deeper into the Chinese Mainland Market
During Macron’s visit to the Chinese mainland, executives from SUEZ, L’Oreal, Airbus and LVMH detail how French firms align strategies on sustainability, manufacturing and consumer growth.