Joel Wamono

Joel Wamono

January 19, 2026

IMF Upgrades Japan’s Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its Japan growth forecast for 2026, raising it to 0.7%. This upgrade comes as Japan’s fiscal stimulus package is expected to support economic growth. The
February 20, 2026

Japan Life Premiums Grow 5.4% CAGR by 2030

Japan life premiums are projected to expand at a steady pace through the end of the decade, despite recent yield volatility and regulatory tightening. According to GlobalData, the sector is expected to

Chikungunya Outbreak in China Hits 7,000 Cases

Chikungunya outbreak in China has surged past 7,000 reported cases since July, prompting emergency health responses across Guangdong province. Authorities in the hardest-hit city, Foshan, have taken swift action by hospitalizing infected
August 5, 2025