Importance of Yen Interventions for Japan’s Import Companies: Insights from Toru Sasaki in Tokyo
It is known that many of Japan’s exporting companies are large companies, while many of its importing companies are small and medium-sized enterprises. Column by Toru Sasaki. Picture taken in March 2023 (2024 Reuters/Dado Ruvic) [Tokyo, 22]- It is known that many of Japan’s exporting companies are large companies, while many of its importing companies […]
IMF Unable to Produce Joint Statement Due to Differences on Middle East and Ukraine Situation
On the 19th, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was unable to produce a joint statement from the International Monetary and Financial Commission (IMFC) due to differences of opinion regarding the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the IMF issued a statement chairman. instead the economic risks posed by the conflict were announced. Photograph […]
Fast Fashion Giants H&M and Zara Linked to Environmental Destruction and Land Grabbing in Brazil’s Cerrado Region
On April 11, non-profit organization Earthsite revealed that factories that supply clothes to fast fashion giants H&M and Zara are buying cotton that has been linked to environmental destruction and land grabbing in Brazil’s Cerrado region, a survey revealed. The photo shows a woman carrying a Zara shopping bag. Picture taken in March in Bilbao, […]
Alien or Earthly: The Nazca Mummies Unveiled in Mexico’s UFO Hearing
In the first public hearing on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) held by the Mexican Congress last year, what was said to be an alien body was unveiled, attracting worldwide attention. The photo shows a fossilized body. The photo was taken in January at a university in Ica, Peru (2024 Reuters / Sebastian Castaneda) NAZCA, Peru […]
Former Vice President Glass Arrested at Mexican Embassy in Quito; Mexico Suspends Diplomatic Relations
On the night of the 5th, Ecuadorian police forced their way into the Mexican Embassy in the capital, Quito, and arrested former Vice President Glass, who was staying at the embassy. Photo: Police officers guarding the area on the 6th (2024 Reuters / Marcos Pin) [キト／メキシコ市 ５日 ロイター] – On the night of the 5th, […]
Increasing Risk of Bird Flu Transmission to Humans Due to Spread to New Species and Geographical Range, Warns WOAH Director General
Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Elois said on the 4th that the risk of bird flu infecting humans increases as the number of species it infects and the geographical range in which it occurs increase. . Photograph taken in September 2022 in Brittany, France (2024 Reuters / Stephane Mahe) [パリ […]
US Treasury Secretary Urges China to Cut Excess Production Capacity
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (pictured) said on April 5 that China would benefit from cutting excess production capacity that is weighing down other countries’ economies. The photo was taken in Guangzhou on the 5th (2024, Reuters / Tingshu Wang) GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday there were growing […]
Mysterious Deaths of Adélie Penguins in Antarctica Spark Investigation into Avian Flu Potential
More than 500 dead Adélie penguins have been found in Antarctica and scientists are investigating the cause, with the possibility of avian flu infection. Thousands more are feared dead. The photo shows Chilean researchers conducting a survey in Antarctica in March. Photo provided (2024 Reuters/Instituto Antartico Chileno) [４日 ロイター] – More than 500 dead Adélie […]
Impact of Panama Canal Restrictions on Global Supply Chains ALERT
On April 3, S&P Global said continued restrictions on shipping through the Panama Canal in Central America, one of the world’s main trade routes, will have a negative impact on global supply chains at a time when demand for goods and raw materials is loudly. An analyst report has been published warning that there is […]
Former President Trump Calls Illegal Immigrants ‘Animals’ in Michigan Speech
On April 2, former US President Trump described illegal immigrants to the US as “animals, not human beings.” Photo taken on the same day in Grand Rapids, Michigan (2024 Reuters/Rebecca Cook) [グリーンベイ（米ウィスコンシン州）２日 ロイター] – Former US President Trump on the 2nd described illegal immigrants to the US as “animals, not human beings.” In a speech […]
