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Aug 30, 2022

Badminton's 'Race to Paris' Olympic qualification to begin in China

Most international sporting events in China have been canceled since the pandemic, but at least three tournaments are scheduled there in 2023, the BWF said.
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LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
Aug 29, 2022

How faith and spirituality shape modern Japan

The religious movement behind the grudge held by the man charged with Abe's assassination has cast a fresh light on how religion is perceived and practiced in the nation.
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EDITORIALS
Aug 26, 2022

Isolation ends: Japan reopens its borders to the world

The coronavirus will not be going away and Japan must adapt to it. Isolation may be a temptation but it is a false hope.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2022

South Korea shatters its own record for world’s lowest fertility rate

South Korea is the world's fastest-aging nation among economies with GDP per capita of at least $30,000.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2022

World's food supply faces new threat from lack of rain in India

The threat to India's rice production comes at a time when countries are grappling with soaring food costs and rampant inflation.
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Jul 24, 2022

Canada stun United States to win men's 4x100 relay gold

The Americans looked set to retain their crown until the last changeover between Elijah Hall and Marvin Bracy, who lost time with a slow exchange.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 13, 2022

Anti-American sentiment throws a long shadow over geopolitics

There is even a virulent strain of anti-American sentiment among countries with much to lose if they distance themselves from Washington and its policies.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2022

Will Taiwan be the next Ukraine?

It may take a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the world finds out if the U.S. will defend the island.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2022

The new urgency of nuclear disarmament

After making some progress toward nuclear disarmament in the 1990s, the world has been subject to heightened nuclear risks, reflected in Russia's dangerous saber-rattling.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jun 12, 2022

Ally Hongo: 'If Japan wants to elevate its "brand," it has to see how the world is changing'

Ally Hongo's background in media came in handy as she and her husband launched Shiitake Creative, which promotes responsible tourism.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 27, 2022

The man behind Kishida’s success on the world stage

Toshimitsu Motegi has shown competency not only in international relations, but also as the LDP secretary-general, which will serve his political ambitions well.
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BUSINESS
May 25, 2022

Ukraine's embattled farmers running on empty as world faces food crisis

The total area planted with grain this spring is already expected to be up to 30% smaller than last year because of the fighting, and yields could drop too if farmers don't get fuel.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 13, 2022

Shaping a Marshall Plan for the rebuilding of Ukraine

The Marshall Plan provided Europe with the funds not only to rebuild itself, but also to leapfrog a generation technologically. Ukraine's reconstruction offers a similar opportunity.
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GLOBAL INSIGHT / Oman report 2022
May 10, 2022

The Middle East’s new logistics heavyweight

Oman is strategically positioned on one of the world’s primary maritime routes that provides a vital passageway for oil and gas tankers, as well as nonoil trade. As part of its economic diversification strategy, Oman has sought to capitalize on its exceptional location by investing heavily in its logistics...
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May 8, 2022

Disciplined Dmitry Bivol stuns Canelo Alvarez to retain world title

Alvarez, the overwhelming pre-fight favorite, was rarely able to find a way through Bivol's defensive guard as the 31-year-old put on a disciplined display.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2022

Brexit made Boris Johnson. Now he has to face its costs.

The inflationary impact on the U.K. economy and the risks of de-globalization are worsening pressure on companies and consumers.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2022

How Europe’s decisions shape the tech world

The EU plays a defining role in regulating big tech globally as many companies adopt European standards for their businesses, even if they don't operate in that market.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 25, 2022

Cyber nukes could be the world’s path to digital peace

Digital escalation will continue until mutually assured destruction warrants an armistice.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 25, 2022

War in a world that stands for nothing

Ukrainians, and everyone else, are learning the hard way how global capitalism trumps democracy and human rights.
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SOCCER
Apr 6, 2022

Football Union of Russia withdraws appeal over FIFA ban

Russia's hopes of competing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar were effectively ended after CAS rejected a request to freeze FIFA's suspension while the country's appeal was being heard.
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BUSINESS
Apr 4, 2022

China gas buyers seek cheap Russian fuel shunned by the world

Most LNG importers around the world won't buy Russian cargoes out of fear of future sanctions or damage to reputation, but some Chinese firms are willing to take that risk.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 3, 2022

Bitcoin may serve many masters in the war in Ukraine

Cryptocurrencies face a bad rap, but they're showing the world they have the ability to be a force for good with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 25, 2022

Japanese firm that moves world’s chips counts on data explosion

Daifuku Co. is redesigning its ubiquitous overhead conveyors for factories to handle an 'exponential” surge in data usage and global chip demand.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 23, 2022

Why India is losing faith in the West

Criticizing India for continuing to buy oil from Russia is especially galling, given that European nations have yet to wean themselves off Russian energy supplies.
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WORLD
Mar 18, 2022

In some parts of the world, the war in Ukraine seems justified

Some people spread across a range of countries do not accept the good versus evil scenario presented by the United States and Europe.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 14, 2022

A resilient China tries to navigate a hostile world

With its “dual-circulation strategy,” China is focusing on increasing self-reliance and thus its ability to withstand external pressures and disruptions.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 14, 2022

World’s central banks set policy for economies shaken by the war

Global central banks this week will offer the biggest collective assessment of a changed world since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Atsuyoshi Koike, the president and CEO of Rapidus, says there is a “sense of urgency” when it comes to Japan’s efforts in manufacturing semiconductors. “We have to make sure we are successful,” he says.
Atsuyoshi Koike’s big game: Fourth down and 2 nanometers to go