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American casino companies have long wanted to operate in Japan, home to the world’s third-largest economy. One firm is finally getting its wish. MGM received approval to open a Japanese resort — complete with slot machines, blackjack, baccarat, the works — by 2029. Japan’s government says this will jumpstart the economy. But as The World’s Patrick Winn reports, many in Japan
The Indonesian island of Bali, one of Asia's most visited islands, is struggling against a tide of misbehaving tourists. Bali attracts waves of hard-partying "bule," the Indonesian word for Westerners, some of whom infamously flout local laws and customs. Amid a flurry of viral clips showing foreigners gone wild, the government is pushing back. The World's Patrick Winn says
Online bank hacks sponsored by North Korea’s military intelligence bureau hauled in a record-breaking $1.2 billion in 2022, according to the United Nations. That's roughly double what the hackers made in ill-gotten gains from the previous year. North Korean hackers are now the "world's leading bank robbers," according to US officials, and their hacking skills are constantly
One of the hottest places for American corporations looking to expand their operations overseas is Vietnam. Apple, Google, Microsoft and other US companies are trying to take advantage of one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The downward spiral in US-China relations is another reason why American companies want to set up factories in Vietnam. The World's Patrick
In South Korea, people put in more working hours than just about any other developed country, even neighboring Japan. Yet the government is considering a proposal to lengthen the workweek even longer, raising it from 52 to 69 hours. This has sparked public outrage. It’s so fierce that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol — who has promoted extreme work hours himself — says