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Japan Launches Digital Nomad Visas Amid Market Turmoil

3/31/2025

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Japan is set to launch digital nomad visas by the end of March, inviting remote workers to experience its vibrant culture. However, the Asia-Pacific markets took a hit, with Japan's Nikkei 225 plummeting over 4% amid U.S. tariff worries. On a brighter note, China's manufacturing PMI showed stable growth at 50.5, while South Korea celebrated a six-month high in retail sales for February.

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Japan is set to launch digital nomad visas by the end of March, inviting remote workers to experience its vibrant culture. However, the Asia-Pacific markets took a hit, with Japan's Nikkei 225 plummeting over 4% amid U.S. tariff worries. On a brighter note, China's manufacturing PMI showed stable growth at 50.5, while South Korea celebrated a six-month high in retail sales for February.