Vietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing
The death toll from the heavy floods in central Vietnam has risen to 13, with 11 others still missing, the government said on Friday....
Some Japanese firms are voicing concern over U.S. trade policy uncertainty, fearing it may impact profits and production, the BOJ said. Despite a steady recovery across regions, global trade tensions continue to cast a shadow over Japan’s outlook.
Some Japanese firms are increasingly worried about the uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, which they fear could affect their profits and production, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) said in a statement released on Monday. The remarks followed a quarterly meeting of the BOJ's regional branch managers.
In its latest report on regional economies, the BOJ maintained that all nine areas are either recovering or picking up moderately. Strong consumer spending—driven by robust demand for luxury goods and a continued influx of overseas tourists—has helped support the country’s economic momentum. Businesses also remain confident, with solid capital expenditure plans in place.
However, the central bank noted that “some firms voiced concern over the impact on output and profits” from the uncertain direction of U.S. trade policy, despite not explicitly mentioning recent tariff increases.
The report also highlighted a broadening trend of wage increases across various sectors, although smaller firms in some regions expressed hesitation about implementing further pay rises. Additionally, companies are passing on rising import costs at a moderate pace, with some considering further price hikes to cover increasing labour expenses.
The BOJ's report reflects both cautious optimism and lingering concerns over global trade volatility.
Reliable sources have confirmed to AnewZ that the United States has asked Azerbaijan to join a Stabilisation Force in Gaza, as part of a proposed international mission to secure the territory.
Centrist liberal party D66, led by 38-year-old Rob Jetten, has made sweeping gains in the Dutch election, emerging neck and neck with Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party (PVV) in early results — a stunning reversal just two years after D66 ranked sixth.
U.S. President Donald Trump agreed with President Xi Jinping to trim tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, Trump said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that the most difficult situation on the front line remains the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where fighting continues to be most intense due to a strong concentration of Russian forces.
Police in Dar es Salaam fired gunshots and tear gas on Thursday to break up renewed protests following a disputed general election, a Reuters witness said.
U.S. stocks were mixed late Wednesday as traders digested comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who signaled that another interest rate cut in December is far from guaranteed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 edged slightly lower, while the Nasdaq climbed on continued gains
U.S. chipmaker Nvidia has made history by becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of 5 trillion dollars, driven by soaring demand for artificial intelligence technologies.
Nokia announced on Tuesday that chipmaker Nvidia will acquire a $1 billion stake in the company.
Türkiye’s main stock index, BIST 100, closed on Friday at 10,941.79 points, recording a 3.14% increase.
Türkiye has emerged as Europe’s largest steel producer and the world’s seventh largest in the first eight months of 2025, producing 36.9 million tonnes last year, according to sector officials.
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