The number of children aged 14 and under, was 13.66 million as of April 1, down 350,000 from a year ago, according to data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communi ...

In Japan, interest rates are set by the Bank of Japan's Policy Board in its Monetary Policy Meetings. The BoJ's official interest rate is the discount rate. Monetary Policy Meetings produce a ...

NEW DELHI, April 30 (Reuters) - India's cabinet approved the inclusion of citizens' caste details in its population census on Wednesday, the information minister said, seeking to gain the ...

Not only is growth unevenly distributed, but in so many countries, population is in decline. In some cases, steep, deep decline. Maybe most graphically (and demographically) there's Japan ...

Japan may have one of the longest national life expectancies, about 85 years, and the world's largest city, Tokyo. But the nation's population has been in decline for 15 years. Last year ...

It is also on the bucket list of preferred places to visit for first-time Filipino tourists, aside from Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan.

That BJP has gradually replaced the Congress as the dominant party in Indian politics is an obvious trend. But the big picture shows another interesting trend -- regional parties can’t be ...

Japan has been actively developing electromagnetic railgun technology since 2016, aiming to enhance its defense capabilities against advanced aerial and maritime threats. This initiative is part ...

Nintendo has said it is seeing overwhelming demand for its upcoming Switch 2 game console in Japan, in a sign the gadget could be on track for the biggest hardware launch in the video game ...

Here’s a round-up of some 2025 Golden Week events in Japan that offer the perfect chance to explore, unwind and have a little fun. From lively street festivals and traditional samurai parades to craft ...

Japan is once again hosting the World Expo — this time on the man-made island of Yumeshima in Osaka Bay. With 158 participating countries and over 28 million projected visitors, the six-month event ...