Japan’s capital Tokyo has topped the list as the world’s best city for a “workcation,” according to a 2025 report by International Workplace Group (IWG), a flexible and hybrid workspace operator. The results are part of IWG’s third annual “Work from Anywhere Barometer,” which ranks the top workcation cities globally…
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Trump advisor Peter Navarro says India must stop buying Russian oil
A train transports oil tankers in Ajmer on July 7, 2025. Indian exporters are scrambling for options as they seek to mitigate the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff salvo against the world’s most populous nation. Himanshu Sharma | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade…
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India’s creator economy is booming as influencers start businesses
Preeti Sarkar is a content creator and owner of the clothing brand, Peetizen. Courtesy of Preeti Sarkar Preeti Sarkar started posting on YouTube at the age of 18. Today, the 24-year-old has amassed a following of about 1.6 million on both Instagram and YouTube, and has launched her own clothing…
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Asia markets close mostly higher as investors await details of U.S.-Ukraine talks
Bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise hours. Vladimir Zakharov | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday as investors awaited talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U.S.-Russia summit on ending the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow concluded without…
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More Singaporeans are living paycheck to paycheck
Customers buying groceries at a supermarket in Singapore. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore’s reputation for financial prudence and high savings is showing signs of strain as more people choose to splurge on their lifestyle choices, rather than preparing for a rainy day. Singaporeans are prioritizing experiences and self-care…
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Asia markets mostly fall as investors await Fed meeting
Ulsan city skyline from the Hamwolru Pavilion. People can enjoy beautiful cityscape for free. Ulsan, South Korea. Insung Jeon | Moment | Getty Images Investment firm SoftBank Group snapped its nine-day winning streak Tuesday after its shares plunged over 5% following its announcement of a $2 billion investment in Intel.…