Based on Numbeo’s 2026 Cost of Living Index (excl. rent; New York City=100), these eight countries—Vietnam, Indonesia, ...

TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in about four years in February, buoyed by ...

Rising living costs are the top concern for Japanese voters ahead of the general election, pitting PM Sanae Takaichi's LDP against the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, as households struggle with ...

The 1.5% figure ended a run of 45 straight months that the inflation rate has been above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.

By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan's exports jumped in January and manufacturers' confidence improved this month, data showed on Wednesday, offering Tokyo some hope ...

A new study reveals 10 countries across the globe that make it easiest for Britons to trial a relocation overseas, assessing ...

Some significant changes are coming for tourists to Japan this year, which could make vacations to the country a lot pricier.

As outrage spreads over energy-hungry data centers, politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers have found rare bipartisan agreement over insisting that tech companies — and not regular ...

By Makiko Yamazaki and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japan's economy eked out an annualised 0.2% expansion in the October-December quarter, government data showed on Monday, scraping back to ...

Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday.

Hard-working’ Sanae Takaichi, who gets just three hours of sleep a night, on track to win snap election as she pledges to stand up to China ...