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Cambodia's international school sector is booming as more Japanese businesses enter the market, Kyodo News reports. Demand for English-language education is rising among the country's wealthy families, who are seeking better opportunities in an economy dependent on foreign investment and tourism.
Zimbabwe's government has announced a plan to address three categories of land claims, including returning 67 farms to foreign investors and restoring 840 farms to Black owners, while denying any reversal of the land reform program. The move is seen as part of efforts to mend relations with the West and attract investment, but it has stirred mixed emotions among both former owners and reform beneficiaries.
Japan's Nikkei index jumped over 4% on Monday, driven by hopes for a Middle East peace deal. The rally was led by energy and shipping stocks, with analysts citing potential benefits from lower oil prices and reduced inflation. Foreign investor participation was notably strong.
Tokyo stocks rallied sharply on the morning of June 9, with the Nikkei index briefly jumping more than 4%, driven by optimism over a possible end to the Middle East conflict. The rally eased earlier fears of escalation and boosted investor sentiment. Analysts say sustained positive diplomatic moves could keep the market rising.
Thousands of Albanians protested in Tirana on June 10 against a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, citing environmental damage to protected wetlands and lack of transparency. The demonstration, the largest yet, reflects broader dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Edi Rama’s governance and corruption.
Japan's current account surplus hit ¥3.91 trillion (US$25.7 billion) in April, driven by stable exports and rising returns from overseas investments, according to the Ministry of Finance. The positive balance reflects Japan's economic recovery and a weaker yen boosting export value.
Thousands protested in Tirana against a tourism complex linked to Jared Kushner, citing environmental and corruption risks. The project includes luxury resorts on Sazan Island and in the protected Vjosa-Narta wetland. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the investment, but protesters demand it be canceled.
Japan’s parliament passed a revised law on May 28 to tighten foreign investment screening, establishing an inter-agency council modeled on the U.S. CFIUS to prevent leakage of critical technologies and intelligence. The move addresses rising economic security concerns amid global tech competition, allowing deeper government intervention in sensitive sectors like semiconductors and AI.
Japan's current account surplus hit a record ¥34.52 trillion in fiscal 2025, driven by a rebound in exports and a sharp rise in foreign investment income. The Finance Ministry projects the surplus could remain elevated if export growth continues.
