Japan middle class loses spending power despite years of pay raises
Economy Real take-home pay slides 10% post-COVID as tax code fails to factor in inflation Households have cut…
Spain’s housing prices hold back young people’s independence despite job market improvement
The Spanish labour market has changed substantially over the last decade. Youth unemployment has fallen sharply, temporary employment…
Japan’s Takaichi backs $2.3tn growth drive despite market unease
Politics Prime minister says country hasn’t ‘escaped deflation’ despite rising prices Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during…
Despite disruptions, Oman’s quarterly hotel revenues rise 8.4%
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Sony chairman says human relations still shine in Asia despite AI’s advance
Sony Group Executive Chairman Kenichiro Yoshida speaks at the Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 on July 16 in…
Inflation in Spain remains stable at 3.2 per cent despite electricity and gas price increase
Prices offered Spanish households some relief in June, with inflation holding steady at 3.2 per cent, according to…
Huawei aims for 20% smartphone growth despite memory crunch: sources
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Hospital food: Coeliac patient repeatedly given gluten meals after stroke
A breakfast meal Blake was served was mincemeat she described as “slop” and a piece of untoasted gluten-free…
New draft PMOS guideline recommends annual review and could mean quicker diagnosis | National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
People with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) should have their condition diagnosed sooner and be offered an annual…
China’s state developers power Shenzhen construction despite market woes
Property Conglomerates dominate prime projects as private sector struggles This project in Shenzhen, called Marivista, is a joint development by state-owned…
The Good Vitamin Co says no allergens found in recalled gummies despite reports of reactions
Further testing after additional complaints also failed to identify a cause. A full customer recall of the gummies…
India GDP up 7.8% in March quarter despite Iran war impact
Economy Annual growth up from previous fiscal year but rising inflation looms For the full fiscal year through…