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Survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs have suffered some form of harassment An event for female entrepreneurs in Tokyo. Far more women running startups report sexual harassment than men. TOKYO -- About 32% of entrepreneurs at Japanese startups have experienced some form of harassment, with women far more likely than men to report sexual harassment, according to a recent academic survey.
Seasonal consumption and front-loaded spending drive expansion but pressures remain Millions of Indonesian Muslims traveled to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr, which fell in late March this year. Increased household spending during the holiday helped the economy grow 5.61% on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2026. © Reuters JAKARTA -- Indonesia's economy posted its fastest growth in almost three years in the first quarter of this year, despite mounting internal and external pressures, but economists cast doubt on the durability of the expansion.
Software repurposed for urban redevelopment planning and designing virtual kimonos General contractor Taisei virtually renders urban redevelopment projects using a game engine. (Taisei) TOKYO -- Software used to create 3D graphics for video games has gained an extra life with long-established companies in the construction and retail industries looking to innovate.
Tourists use last coins at vending machines for a ball with a random miniature A tourist from Thailand shows off the capsule toy she obtained from a vending machine at the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. (Photo by Yuji Murakami) TOKYO -- Insert a coin into a vending machine slot, turn the handle clockwise, and a small toy in a translucent capsule pops out at random. It's a shopping habit that increasing numbers of foreign visitors to Japan are enjoying as capsule toys catch on.
It is a question of whether cooperation can be made to work for the people who depend on it A person harvests river weed, or khai, in the Mekong River along the Thai-Laos border on Feb. 6, 2023 © Reuters Meas Sopheak is a technical adviser at the Cambodia National Mekong Committee. An Pich Hatda is a secretary of state at Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, and former chief executive officer of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat.
Government subsidies tame inflation, but risks loom as rupiah hits new low Millions of Indonesian Muslims traveled to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr, which fell in late March this year. Increased household spending during the holiday helped the economy grow 5.61% on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2026. © Reuters JAKARTA -- Indonesia on Tuesday reported 5.61% year-on-year economic growth for the January-March quarter as government subsidies supported spending during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Analysts say agreement deepens trust despite Moscow's close China ties The Russian missile ship Naro-Fominsk, left, sails along the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in July 2024. Indian Navy sailors stand on the deck of the INS Mahe. (Source photos by Reuters) NEW DELHI -- India and Russia have taken their defense ties to a new high in the form of a new pact under which they can share military bases, ports and airfields, and station up to 3,000 troops in each other's territory.
Hong Kong conglomerate boosts cash reserves to pursue acquisitions CK Hutchison Group Telecom's announcement that it is exiting from VodafoneThree comes three months after its parent said it has agreed to sell its entire stake in UK Power Networks. (CK Hutchison website) HONG KONG -- A unit of the CK Hutchison group said Tuesday it will sell its entire stake in U.K. phone operator VodafoneThree for 4.3 billion pounds ($5.8 billion) as the Hong Kong conglomerate builds its cash reserves.
Credit agency aims to assess risk of different currency-pegged crypto offerings The digital economy team at Moody's is trying to adapt its ratings and services to emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters) TOKYO -- Moody's Ratings is preparing to issue credit evaluations for stablecoins using its own methodology, aiming to meet rising investor demand as digital assets gain traction in Asia and beyond.
The RBI's ineffective currency management: New Delhi should take responsibility A vendor displays various denominations of Indian currency at a roadside currency exchange stall in the old quarters of Delhi, India, February 2, 2026. © Reuters Karan Mehrishi is the author of "The India Collective: What India is Really All About" and the forthcoming "The Making of Monetary Policy in India: Imagining the Future."
Top Tokyo diplomat also visits other big China trade partners Kenya, Zambia and South Africa A meeting between foreign ministers from Japan and Angola on May 1. (Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs) TOKYO -- Japan is making a new push to bolster economic ties with African nations rich in crude oil and industrial minerals, as the Middle East conflict highlights risks to the country's energy supply.
Peer Nippon Express eyes India as relay point to Nigeria and South Africa Yusen Logistics has teamed up with Africa Global Logistics to establish a joint venture in Kenya. (Photo obtained by Nikkei) TOKYO -- Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen will establish a transport network in East Africa, eyeing demand in high-growth economies along the Indian Ocean Rim.