Yasufumi Saito

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How Takaichi Won Big in Japan's Snap Election

How Takaichi Won Big in Japan's Snap Election

See where voters supported LDP in 2026 and how much the vote shifted since previous elections

February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026

How Takaichi Won Big in Japan's Snap Election

See where voters supported LDP in 2026 and how much the vote shifted since previous elections

How Takaichi Won Big in Japan's Snap Election

December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

Year in Review: 2025 in Graphics, Maps, and Visual Stories

The Year in Graphics

2025: The Year in Graphics (4x3 animated GIF V2)

August 27, 2025

August 27, 2025

Chinese Carmakers Resist Beijing’s Call to End Brutal Price War

Xiaomi

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

The Unexplained 10 Seconds Before the Deadly Air India Crash

What was happening during those moments in the cockpit as the Boeing Dreamliner rapidly lost altitude may hold the key to unlocking the tragedy.

The Missing 10 Seconds That Hold Answers on Air India Crash Mystery

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

China’s Underused Car Factories Are Flooding the World With Exports

Promo image for china car story

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Satellite Imagery Shows Damage to Three Iranian Nuclear Facilities From US Strikes

Satellite Imagery Shows Damage to Three Iranian Nuclear Facilities From US Strikes

February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025

How Trump’s First Trade War With China Gave Rise to New Targets

How Trump’s First Trade War With China Gave Rise to New Targets

January 8, 2025

January 8, 2025

$52 Billion Cost Would Rank LA Fires Among Worst US Disasters

Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt As Dangerous Wind Storm Begins

December 24, 2024

December 24, 2024

2024: The Year in Graphics

The Year in Graphics

2024 Year in Graphics

November 26, 2024

November 26, 2024

Chinese Carmakers Are Trouncing Once-Unbeatable Japanese Rivals

Brands including Toyota, Honda and Nissan are losing share at a worrying rate.

Chinese Carmakers Are Trouncing Once-Unbeatable Japanese Rivals

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

The Clandestine Oil Shipping Hub Funneling Iranian Crude to China

A burgeoning group of dark fleet vessels operating with impunity on the edge of a major maritime thoroughfare is moving hundreds of millions of barrels of sanctioned oil — and risking an environmental catastrophe.

The Clandestine Oil Shipping Hub Funneling Iranian Crude to China

August 14, 2024

August 14, 2024

Indonesia’s New $29 Billion Capital Is Plagued by Delays

President Joko Widodo wants to cement his legacy with a $29 billion megaproject to replace Jakarta. Its fate is uncertain.

Nusantara, Indonesia New Capital

June 2, 2024

June 2, 2024

Mexico Election 2024 Results: Presidential and Congressional Races

Mexico is headed for the largest election in its history. Follow results here

Mexico Election 2024 Results: Presidential and Congressional Races

June 2, 2024

June 2, 2024

Resultado Elecciones México 2024: Contienda presidencial y Congreso

México se encamina hacia las elecciones más importantes de su historia. Siga sus resultados aquí.

Resultado Elecciones México 2024: Contienda presidencial y Congreso

May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

Better Corporate Governance in Japan Pays Off for Investors

Japanese companies have been improving their corporate governance. That's created a windfall for investors.

Japan Shares Open New Chapter as Nikkei Reclaims Its 1989 Peak

April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

Why Emerging Markets Are Ready for US Dollar Shock

Bitcoins And U.S. Dollar Notes As IMF Vouches For Virtual Currencies

March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024

BOJ’s Small Rate Hike May Have Big Ripple Effect Around the World

Stock market rally and wage hikes encouraged officials to pivot to normal policy

Commuters in Tokyo.

February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024

How Japan's Nikkei 225 Got Its Mojo Back

Five charts that show how Japan's stocks rallied to a historic high not seen since 1989

Nikkei analysis hp

January 30, 2024

January 30, 2024

Temu, Shein Packages and Electric Cars Prop Up China’s Exports

CHINA-ECONOMY

January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024

China’s Severed Air Links Drain $130 Billion From Global Tourism

China’s Severed Air Links Drain $130 Billion From Global Tourism