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Japan expands overtourism measures to 100 areas after record ¥9.5tn tourism spend
Japan expands overtourism measures to 100 areas after record ¥9.5tn tourism spend
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
Japan will expand overtourism countermeasures from 47 to 100 areas nationwide as it positions inbound tourism as a core strategic industry after foreign visitor spending hit a record 9.5 trillion yen in 2025.Asahi poll points to Takaichi landslide in Japan election
Asahi poll points to Takaichi landslide in Japan election
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
An Asahi Shimbun poll suggests PM Sanae Takaichi’s LDP is set for a sweeping win on Feb 8, boosting prospects for bigger spending and tax cuts and lifting bond yields.Paul Krugman warns Americans will be poorer as world pivots away from US economy
Paul Krugman warns Americans will be poorer as world pivots away from US economy
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman says global partners are edging away from the United States amid Donald Trump’s threats, pointing to the new India-European Union trade deal as a sign Americans could end up poorer.Cold air mass cools Thailand, Northeast drops 1–3°C, Bangkok sees morning mist
Cold air mass cools Thailand, Northeast drops 1–3°C, Bangkok sees morning mist
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
Upper Thailand will feel cooler as a new high-pressure system brings stronger winds, while South still faces isolated thunderstorms and choppier seas.Election seen as turning point for Thailand’s economy
Election seen as turning point for Thailand’s economy
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026
Thailand’s Feb 8 election is seen as an economic turning point as the People’s Party, Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai unveil short- and long-term fixesElection Commission explains five advance voting glitches, promises fixes
Election Commission explains five advance voting glitches, promises fixes
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Sawang Boonmee said Thailand’s advance voting on February 1 concluded smoothly, while explaining five reported issues and insisting none would affect polling day on February 8.Nan province to host fireworks and drone display in royal tribute on 3-4 Feb 2026
Nan province to host fireworks and drone display in royal tribute on 3-4 Feb 2026
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Join the stunning fireworks and drone display in Nan on 3–4 February 2026, celebrating Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s royal visit.Small firms in Japan struggling to raise wages
Small firms in Japan struggling to raise wages
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Both labour and management are hoping to achieve wage hikes exceeding inflation as this year's "shunto" spring wage talks have fully started in Japan, with large companies, many of which enjoy strong earnings, particularly positive about continuing to offer robust pay increases on Sunday (February 1, 2026).