Roadside sign warning of a government shutdown.

Federal Government Shutdown Ends

November 20, 2025 btwadmin 0

The longest federal government shutdown in history has officially ended. After 43 days, Republican and Democratic members of Congress in the House and the Senate pass the vote needed to re-open the government. Here, btw takes […]

Open bank door vault

Japan’s New Currency

October 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

For the first time in 20 years, Japan has new banknotes (paper currency). On July 3, 2024, the Bank of Japan introduced new 10,000-yen, 5,000-yen, […]