Japan

Economy

2 Reflationists Tapped as BOJ Policy Board Members

Japan's government has nominated two reflationists to the Bank of Japan's Policy Board, signaling a potential shift in monetary strategy.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Asia Pacific

Samurai Exhibition Explores Myth and Reality at British Museum

The British Museum's new 'Samurai' exhibition challenges perceptions of Japan's warrior class, revealing a complex history far removed from the romanticized image of the lone swordsman.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Baseball

Suzuki, Ohtani homers help Japan outlast South Korea

Seiya Suzuki's two home runs and Shohei Ohtani's clutch power helped Japan narrowly defeat South Korea 8-6 in a thrilling World Baseball Classic clash.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Motorsport

F1 Melbourne Grand Prix 2026: New Rules, New Hopes, and a Surprising Turn for Supercars

Melbourne's Albert Park is buzzing with Formula 1's return for 2026, featuring new rules and high hopes for Oscar Piastri, while Supercars races saw dramatic crashes and championship shifts.

WH News Mar 8, 2026

Asia Pacific

Trump’s Asian Allies Fear Iran War Will Ssap Defences Against China

Regional allies fear that U.S. involvement in the Middle East could weaken defences against China, with Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul worried about a strategic vacuum.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Unearthing the Past: The Quest to Identify Pearl Harbor’s Unknowns

The U.S. military aims to exhume 88 remains of Pearl Harbor victims from a Honolulu cemetery using DNA technology.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

Fashion & Luxury

Cody Garbrandt’s 35+ Tattoos: Meaning Behind the Ink and Their Impact on His Identity

Cody Garbrandt's 35+ tattoos tell the story of his life as a fighter, father, and man of faith, as he prepares for a pivotal UFC 326 matchup.

WH News Mar 7, 2026

Asia Pacific

South Korea Ends WBC ‘First Game’ Curse with 11-4 Win Over Czech Republic

South Korea ends its 'first game' jinx with an 11-4 win over the Czech Republic in the 2026 WBC.

WH News Mar 6, 2026

Corporate

Latin America and Africa Surpass Global Air Travel Growth, Boosting Tourism in Brazil and South Africa

Latin America and Africa drove global air travel growth in January 2026, with Brazil and South Africa benefiting from increased tourism.

WH News Mar 5, 2026

Asia Pacific

Japan Explores Nuclear Waste Site on Remote Pacific Island

Japan is exploring the use of a remote Pacific island for nuclear waste storage as it seeks to increase its reliance on nuclear energy.

WH News Mar 5, 2026

Mercados

Dólar y franco suizo suben con el conflicto en el Medio Oriente

El dólar y el franco suizo suben con el conflicto en el Medio Oriente.

WH News Mar 4, 2026

Unternehmen

Sicherheitsanlagen steigen, aber keine Panik – Fokus auf iranische Nachfolge

Globale Märkte begannen vorsichtig mit einem risk-off-Verhalten, da sich die Spannungen im Nahen Osten verschärften.

WH News Mar 3, 2026

Corporate

Mitsubishi Mahindra to Exit Farm Equipment Business by FY27 Amid Losses

Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery Co is exiting the farm equipment sector by FY27 amid losses and a strategic review.

WH News Mar 3, 2026

Corporate

Safe-Haven Flows Rise as Iran Succession Uncertainty Drives Market Volatility

Global markets open cautiously amid Middle East tensions and Iranian succession uncertainty.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Asia Pacific

South Korea’s Lee Hopes to Improve Ties with Japan for ‘Friendly New World’

South Korea's Lee hopes to improve ties with Japan for 'friendly new world' based on mutual understanding and reciprocal visits.

WH News Mar 1, 2026