Heavy rain to continue across Thailand under monsoon conditions
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
The monsoon trough will bring heavy to very heavy rain, flash-flood risks and rough seas, with small boats in the upper Andaman Sea advised to remain ashore.
Japan government officially certifies food banks for 1st time
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Japan certified four food banks on Tuesday (July 28) to help organisations support people in need with surplus food collected from companies and others.
Japan to broaden reduced-hours work program for govt workers
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
The Japanese government released human resources reform plans Tuesday (July 28), including expansion of the reduced working hours program for national public servants.
Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
BOJ needs to raise its policy interest rate to 1.5% to fight inflation, reflecting higher import prices amid the yen's weakness, economist Paul Sheard has said.