The world economy offers many cautionary tales. Argentina’s inflation has shown the danger of treating a central bank like a cash machine. Italy’s stagnation shows the downside of joining a currency ...

THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY (LDP) has dominated Japanese politics since its founding in 1955, ruling with only two brief interruptions. Never has it won as decisively as it did in a snap election on ...

In April of 2023, when I was fresh out of a Ph.D. program in philosophy, I was hired as the nonfiction critic at the newly revived books section of the Washington Post. The shock to my system was ...

BEIJING — A frowning red horse has become the surprise hit toy of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, capturing the mood here better than any data point. Embroidered with a Chinese phrase wishing ...

Labubu emerged as a standout character in the toy world, blending whimsy with mischief. This elf-like figure captured global attention through its Labubu origin story Kasing Lung, evolving from a ...

We live in a dynamic world. Businesses across borders rely on one another, and nowhere is that more evident than in the toy industry. Many toys enjoyed by families in the U.S. are created or ...

Barbie's male counterpart celebrates his milestone birthday in March Daniel Karmann/EPA/Shutterstock Mattel’s Ken doll is turning 65 in March, and fans are curious ...

The success story of the Spielwarenmesse reaches a special milestone with its 75 th edition. In front of Entrance Mitte, the 'Walk of Play' exhibition invites visitors to discover the most important ...

Which Avengers toys for kids are best? The Avengers are by far the most popular superheroes. From decades of comic books to dozens of films, Avengers characters are everywhere. That includes in the ...

For decades, leaders have gathered in Davos to discuss a shared economic and political future. On Wednesday, President Trump turned the forum into a bracing clash between his worldview and theirs. By ...