Japan immigration agency to work more with other ministries on illegal foreign labor
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan is looking to cooperate more closely with related ministries as part of its countermeasures against illegal foreign labor. Starting as early as October, agency officials will accompany inspectors from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on patrols of demolition and construction sites under the ministry’s jurisdiction. The agency aims to gain an understanding of on-site conditions where unauthorized employment oc
Tax data reveals rapid growth in China's high-tech industries
China's high-tech industries and AI-related sectors recorded robust growth in the first eight months of 2026, according to tax data released by the State Taxation Administration on Monday. From January to August, sales revenue across China's high-tech industries rose 15.7% year on year, while sales revenue in high-tech manufacturing increased 18.9%, the administration said. Notably, sales revenue in AI-related integrated circuit manufacturing and intelligent vehicle equipment
