• Natural Disasters
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 8 月 9 日

Powerful 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck off the southern coast of Japan on Thursday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami advisory. The quake, initially reported as a magnitude of 6.9, was centered off the eastern coast of Kyushu, Japan’s southern main island. Residents were alerted to the potential for tsunami waves of up to one meter (approximately 3.3 feet) along the southern coast of Kyushu and nearby islands. Fortunately, reports i...

• Business
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 8 月 6 日

Japan’s Nikkei Index Faces Historic Collapse Amid Global Economic Fears

In an unprecedented turn of events, Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index has witnessed a staggering plunge of over 12%, marking its most significant single-day drop since the infamous Black Monday of 1987. This catastrophic decline, translating to a loss of more than 4,400 points, has sent shockwaves through the global financial landscape, raising alarms among investors and market analysts alike. The sharp downturn is primarily attributed to mounting concerns regarding the health of the U.S. eco...