The Spanish government is seeking to elevate its Telefónica representative while Japan grapples with a record low birth rate, highlighting key business and societal challenges. Plus, a VAT measure for self-employed individuals in Spain is suspended. Read more...

A roundup of global news, including Japan's record low birth rate, calls for transparency in whistleblower protection in Malaysia, cooking oil interventions, genocide accusations, and school-based mental health initiatives. Read more...

Japan's birth rate has hit a historic low, marking the ninth consecutive year of decline. Government efforts to incentivize childbirth have so far proven unsuccessful. Read more...