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Morning Bid: Diplomacy takes a back seat

Morning Bid: Diplomacy takes a back seat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift With the effects of surging oil prices cascading through markets and supply chains, diplomatic efforts to settle simmering trade spats and military conflicts are looking pretty grim.

Dollar jumps to near two-month high on Fed outlook, inflation concern

Dollar jumps to near two-month high on Fed outlook, inflation concern

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The US dollar rallied to its highest level in nearly two months on Wednesday as investors' expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike grew, while oil prices jumped after Iran cast doubt on progress in peace talks.

Morgan Stanley Recommends Diversifying Investments into Japanese and European Markets

Morgan Stanley Recommends Diversifying Investments into Japanese and European Markets

Morgan Stanley Recommends Diversifying Investments into Japanese and European Markets

Japanese 'Tired Girl' Makeup Trend Gains Global Popularity, Emphasizing Natural Enhancement

Japanese 'Tired Girl' Makeup Trend Gains Global Popularity, Emphasizing Natural Enhancement

Japanese 'Tired Girl' Makeup Trend Gains Global Popularity, Emphasizing Natural Enhancement

CompuServe's Dual Business Model Analyzed

CompuServe's Dual Business Model Analyzed

While widely recognized as a pioneering consumer online service, CompuServe also operated a significant business-to-business segment, particularly ...

Japan Clarifies Remote Work Rules for Temporary Visitors, Introduces Digital Nomad Visa

Japan Clarifies Remote Work Rules for Temporary Visitors, Introduces Digital Nomad Visa

Japan's immigration rules define work based on the source of income, not the physical location of the worker. For individuals on a Temporary Visitor status, typically lasting up to 90 days for many exempt countries including the U.S., U.K., and Canada, remote work for foreign employers or clients is generally permissible as long as no income is earned from within Japan. This practice is often referred to as 'workation' by Japanese firms. However, temporary visitors are explicitly prohibited from taking on Japanese clients or employers. For those planning a longer stay, Japan has introduced a specific digital nomad visa, which allows for a six-month stay and requires applicants to demonstrate an annual income of ¥10 million. The country is also planning to launch a pre-travel authorization system, JESTA, during fiscal year 2028, similar to the American ESTA or European ETIAS.

United States, Japan, and Taiwan Proposed to Form Multilateral Cognitive Warfare Defense Network Against China

United States, Japan, and Taiwan Proposed to Form Multilateral Cognitive Warfare Defense Network Against China

A report advocates for the establishment of a US-supported, multilateral cognitive warfare defense network involving the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. This proposed network aims to counter China's influence campaigns in the cognitive domain, which Beijing has elevated to a military domain. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is reportedly using AI-enabled, party-state-wide influence campaigns to exploit fears of U.S. abandonment among these nations. While current security cooperation primarily focuses on physical threats, there is a growing gap in multinational defense against malign information operations. The report, authored by Major Yu-Hao “Vinson” Shen, a visiting military fellow at the Atlantic Council, highlights that democracies in the first island chain, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines, are being pressured not only by military presence but also through cognitive warfare tactics. The proposed network would integrate the complementary strengths of Taiwan's public-private ...

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When Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago. A look back

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago. A look back

Here is a look back at what happened during that two-day summit in April 2017 that seemingly brought the world to Palm Beach County.

Asian shares trade mixed as markets eye oil prices, US bonds, and currency fluctuations

Asian shares trade mixed as markets eye oil prices, US bonds, and currency fluctuations

Asian shares are trading mixed, as investors tried to digest the recent swings in oil prices and the U.S. bond market

On This Day: CompuServe Helped Bring the Online World to American Homes

On This Day: CompuServe Helped Bring the Online World to American Homes

CompuServe, Inc., initially known as Compu-Serv Network, Inc., began its operations in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969. It started as a time-sharing and re...

North Korea Conducts New Missile Test, Kim Jong Un Praises 'Ultra-Modern Defense Technology'

North Korea Conducts New Missile Test, Kim Jong Un Praises 'Ultra-Modern Defense Technology'

North Korea announced it successfully tested a new weapon on Sunday, showcasing what it described as 'ultra-modern defense technology.' The launch was overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, who lauded the progress in strengthening the country's war readiness, according to state media reports on Tuesday. Kim stated that the test, conducted by North Korea’s Missile Administration, demonstrated a significant advancement in the armed forces' combat capabilities, asserting that 'the enemy will know better what such progress means without any explanation.' He further claimed that this development would inflict 'an incurable headache and a very cruel and unavoidable blow' upon adversaries. While the specific type of weapon was not detailed in the KCNA report, photographs showed Kim inspecting a screen displaying the 'flight trajectory' of a Hwasongpho-11-ma-1, believed to be an upgraded short-range ballistic missile variant equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle.