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- 1Global Bond Yields Surge, Straining Advanced Economies●⚡ NEWS Global Bond Yields Surge Straining Advanced Economies Bond yields in major advanced economies including the U.S.,
Bond yields in major advanced economies, including the United States, Japan, and Europe, have surged at the same time, drawing attention to the heavy national debts built up during the low-interest-rate era. Observers warn that higher borrowing costs could strain government budgets and raise questions about fiscal sustainability across these economies.
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Sprinter Shanti Pereira won silver in the women's 100m at the Asian Games, telling The Straits Times, 'I love the pressure now.' Interest is also building around her 200m event, with searches linking the Singapore athlete to the Asian Games 2026 programme in Japan. Pereira is one of Singapore's highest-profile track athletes after her breakthrough sprint results in recent years.
- 3Japan's tourism boom tests sustainability goals●Japan’s booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability
Japan's tourism industry is growing rapidly, but efforts to make the sector more sustainable are lagging, according to reporting by The Japan Times. The country has seen record inbound visitor numbers in recent years, raising concerns about overcrowding, strain on local communities, and environmental impact as the industry works to balance economic gains with greener practices.
- 4Are adults actually listening to youth on sustainability?▼For decades, youth have been told they are the future. But when it comes to sustainability practices, are we truly liste
A new commentary in The Japan Times asks whether young people are genuinely being heard on sustainability, despite decades of rhetoric calling them 'the future'. The piece argues that while youth voices dominate climate activism, decision-makers often fail to act on their input when shaping environmental policy and practice, prompting debate about intergenerational responsibility.
- 5Japan Defense Ministry to back startups developing drones●Japan Defense Ministry to support startups in UAV development
Japan's Defense Ministry has announced it will support startups working on unmanned aerial vehicle development, according to a report by The Japan Times. The move aims to bring emerging companies into the defense technology sector, reflecting Tokyo's broader push to strengthen domestic defense capabilities and innovation amid growing security concerns in the region.
- 6Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 athletics results page goes live▼20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: All athletics results and medallists live
A live results and medallists page for athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has been published on the official Olympics website, listing results and medallists as they come in. The Games, hosted in Japan's Aichi prefecture and Nagoya, are the region's biggest multi-sport event, and attention is building around the athletics programme ahead of and during the competition.
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The Japan Times carries commentary under the headline 'A congress for Europe's future', addressing the future direction of Europe. No further details about the congress, its organisers, dates, or participants were provided in the available coverage.
- 8India face Japan in one-off T20 international●India vs Japan 1st T20 Live Cricket Score | IND vs JPN One-off T20I Live Scores & Commentary
India are playing Japan in a one-off T20 international, with live scores and ball-by-ball commentary being followed widely online. A senior cricketing nation taking on a developing one is the main draw, and fans are tracking updates, scores and reactions throughout the match as it unfolds.