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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2017

Trump says Japan, South Korea can buy more 'highly sophisticated' U.S. military equipment

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet Tuesday that he would let Japan and South Korea buy even more "highly sophisticated" American military equipment as the two allies look to bolster their defenses against nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 4, 2017

Japan's anime pilgrimages give untrod real-world locales economic boost

The popularity of the blockbuster anime film "Your Name." went beyond movie screens, with fans flocking to the real-world locales depicted in the romantic fantasy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 3, 2017

North Korea conducts sixth nuclear test, says it has developed 'perfect' H-bomb

North Korea claims to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb capable of being loaded onto an intercontinental ballistic missile, presenting the U.S. and its allies with a new and more potent challenge.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 26, 2017

Japan's current growth unsustainable but easing policy to stay: Kuroda

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said the recent pace of growth in the world's third-largest economy is probably unsustainable and pledged to continue with very accommodative monetary policy "for some time" as the BOJ is far from its inflation target.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2017

Japan, South Korea, China agree to jointly promote Asian culture during next three Olympic events

The culture chiefs of Japan, China and South Korea agree to use the next three Olympic events in the region to jointly promote East Asia's culture to the world.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2017

For Japan's economy, now is the time to raise sales tax, tackle debt, says business lobby

Japan's current run of economic growth provides a now-or-never opportunity to tackle the nation's debt and forge ahead with plans to increase the sales tax, said Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, chairman of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai).
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 23, 2017

Japan Tobacco targets emerging markets with fewer health controls as rivals go high-tech

While most tobacco companies have embraced smokeless products to survive ever-tightening controls, the Japanese maker of Winston and Camel cigarettes is pressing ahead with a more low-tech strategy: Selling smokes to emerging markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 18, 2017

Bearish bets on Japan Display approaches record after restructuring plan announcement

While Japan's flagship panel maker completed its biggest two-day rally this year on Thursday, bearish bets have climbed toward a record.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 18, 2017

Philippines courts Japan, China to invest in $135 billion power project

The Philippines is seeking investment from China and Japan for $135 billion worth of power projects that President Rodrigo Duterte's government is ready to fast-track.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 16, 2017

Bali schoolchildren hold tsunami drill with help from U.N., Japan

Students scrambled to safety as sirens blared during a tsunami drill on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Tuesday, part of a campaign to prepare for disasters in the quake-prone country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 14, 2017

Japan's April-June GDP jumped annualized 4% on consumption, capital expenditures

Growth is expected to continue in coming quarters, offering the Bank of Japan hope that a tight labor market is finally starting to boost consumer spending.

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