**The news roundup from March 11, 2025, covers a range of topics impacting Japan.** It notes a decrease in inflation-adjusted wages and advancements in mobile driver's licenses across the globe, including Japan's planned My Number card integration. Research suggests aspirin might aid in cancer prevention, while speculative yen buying has reached record highs due to concerns surrounding the U.S. economy and remarks from the U.S. President. Japanese ski resorts are experiencing a surge in visitors, and one company, Orix, is providing young employees with funds to visit home.