Japan’s intense work culture — often debated and frequently criticised — is back under global scrutiny after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi admitted she sleeps just two to four hours a night. Her ...

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's suggestion of a 72-hour workweek, referencing China's "996" culture, has reignited debate. While China's "996" model powered its tech boom, it led to burnout and ...

Japan's new prime minister has vowed to "work, work, work," even on two hours of sleep. Critics warn her stance could revive toxic overtime culture and reverse progress on reducing deaths from ...

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That was Japan’s new far-right Prime Minister’s victory speech vow. Sanae Takaichi was talking about how she’d lead her own party. Not reform the nation’s notoriously long work weeks. But the comments ...