February 18, 2026

UK Energy Bills to Drop £117 from April as Green Subsidies Shift to Taxation

Great Britain’s household energy bills will fall by £117 annually from April after the government moves green subsidies off bills to general taxes. Cornwall Insight forecasts the price cap will drop despite network upgrade costs. Prices remain higher than pre-Ukraine invasion levels but offer long-term savings with cleaner energy.

February 18, 2026

China and South Korea Join Hands to Tackle Rapid Ageing Challenges

China and South Korea, once rivals, are now teaming up to face ageing populations. The leaders signed an agreement to boost the 'silver economy', aiming to benefit from this growing market.

February 18, 2026

AI in China Cuts Car Insurance for White Cars and Safer Drivers

In China, white cars get cheaper insurance thanks to AI. ByteDance’s technology by SunCar weighs car color, habits, and location to set premiums.

February 18, 2026

Canada Slashes International Student Arrivals by 61% in 2025 to Manage Immigration

Canada has sharply reduced new international student arrivals by 61% in 2025 amid tighter immigration controls. IRCC data shows a drop from 2.93 lakh in 2024 to 1.15 lakh this year. These changes aim to ease pressure on housing and services while maintaining sustainable immigration.

February 18, 2026

Chinese Tourist Visits to Japan Drop 61% in January Amid Rising Tensions

Chinese arrivals to Japan plunged 61% in January 2024 due to political tensions and travel warnings. Japan's tourism and retail sectors feel the hit as duty-free sales fall.