| By Eliana Pisons | Japan’s tourism boom is bringing economic gains. But the record influx of foreign visitors is also creating cultural and community preservation challenges.
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency
April 22, 2024
Cryptocurrency: Financial Future or Pyramid Scheme House of Cards?
| By Loc Le | The cryptocurrency market has experienced astounding growth, reaching a market cap of $1.32 trillion, but facing MLM, money laundering, bribery, tax evasion, and pyramid scheme allegations.
EU Policy Trade
April 21, 2024
EU Summit 2024: Driving Competitiveness Amid Global Shifts
| By Josie Koehler | The EU Council met in Brussels to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening competitiveness amidst increasing economic pressures and a dynamic geopolitical environment.
Climate IMF Sustainability World Bank
April 19, 2024
IMF and World Bank Unite on Climate Financing
| By Linyi Zheng | Leaders from the IMF and the World Bank are streamlining debt restructuring protocols, enabling more effective steps to support climate action in Africa and around the world.
Apple Business EU Google Meta
April 19, 2024
EU Investigates Tech Titans Under New DMA Rules
| By Lauren LaPorta | The EU initiated investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta, scrutinizing their business practices for potential monopolistic actions under the Digital Markets Act.
Asia China Japan Philippines USA
April 18, 2024
Economic and Security Ties Strengthened at Historic Trilateral Summit
| By Eliana Pisons | The leaders of Japan, the US, and the Philippines held a historic trilateral summit in Washington, DC, discussing strategies for promoting regional stability and prosperity.
Asia China Commerce Trade USA
April 14, 2024
Stabilizing US-China Relations: Janet Yellen’s Strategic Visit to China
| By Linyi Zheng | Amid dynamic Sino-American relations, the recent visit to China by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen aimed to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies.
Finance Japan
April 14, 2024
Uncharted Territory: BOJ’s New Strategy and the Yen’s Outlook
| By Eliana Pisons | Aiming to balance growth and stability, the Bank of Japan has allowed interest rates to rise for the first time since 1998 as the Yen’s value drops against the US dollar.
Energy ESG Sustainability
April 12, 2024
EPA Awards $2.29B to Opportunity Finance Network for Clean Energy
| By Xuan Zhong | The EPA’s $2.29B clean energy investment through OFN is a major commitment to addressing the climate crisis, promoting environmental justice, and increasing access to capital.
Business Finance India
April 12, 2024
India’s Leap into Global Bond Indexes: Economic Implications and Future Prospects
| By Lauren LaPorta | In a landmark move, two global bond indexes will include India’s government bonds, signifying a shift in the global financial landscape and recognizing India’s growing economic status.