China is flexing its military muscle in the region to show that it will not wait for the Trump administration to decide how hard it wants to counter Beijing.

TOKYO -- A fire broke out in a wooden two-story apartment building early Sunday in Nishinari Ward of Japan's Osaka, leaving two dead, local media reported. A resident alerted the fire department just before 5 am local time, reporting that smoke was filling the first floor, according to national broadcaster NHK.

Trump's new tariff threat are of fresh tariffs which come in addition to the previous 10 per cent one levied on February 4.

The first-ever China Bakery and Confectionery Market Insights Seminar convened in Osaka, marking a notable milestone as the event made its debut in Japan. Organized by China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry (CABCI) and Bakery China Exhibitions Co.

Macau casino operator MGM China Holdings Ltd is in talks with “over a dozen banks” about acquiring an “around US$2 billion” syndicated loan, reported on Tuesday business news outlet Bloomberg, citing people said to be familiar with the matter.

OSAKA, Japan, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever China Bakery and Confectionery Market Insights Seminar convened in Osaka, marking a notable milestone as the event made its debut in Japan.