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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 20, 2022

Concerns over China bringing Japan and Australia's relations ever closer

Kishida is set to travel to Perth this weekend for talks on stepping up defense, economic and energy cooperation as bilateral ties grow stronger in the face of Beijing's rise.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 20, 2022

Warriors following Barcelona's 'tika-taka' soccer blueprint to find success in NBA

Warriors guard Klay Thompson said that having a player open and keeping the ball moving are aspects they picked up from Barcelona.
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Greater Bay Area, China report 2022
Oct 20, 2022

Stephenson Harwood: Seamless, strategic legal services across the Greater Bay Area

The formation of the Greater Bay Area is a vital aspect of the strategic economic growth plan for China and, in particular, Hong Kong, which is designated to play an important role in the provision of legal services.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 18, 2022

Major Japan tech show returns in person, but focus is on the metaverse

The hype generated by the metaverse has prompted the trade show to set up a section called Metaverse Expo to feature a number of firms promoting the trend.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 18, 2022

Sanctioned Myanmar tycoons find shelter in Singapore, but for how long?

Most Asian countries, including Singapore, don't support the sanctions on Myanmar. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said they would only hurt the country's people.
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SOCCER / J. League
Oct 18, 2022

Former Japan and Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura retires at 44

The spot-kick specialist made waves during his four years in Scotland, opening the door for dozens of Japanese players to follow in his footsteps to Europe.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 18, 2022

U.S. midterm elections: How America casts and counts its votes

Heading into the 2022 midterms, election experts say the move in most states to hybrid voting systems could give voters greater confidence.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 18, 2022

For China's women, this week's congress is unlikely to mean progress

Xi's decade in power has seen the number of women in politics and elite government roles decline and gender gaps in the workforce widen, academics and activists say.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2022

The pitfalls of Brexit are no longer taboo in U.K. politics

Brexit has caused six years of 'damage,” 'policy confusion” and 'ineptitude,” a columnist for the traditionally Brexit-backing Telegraph newspaper wrote this weekend.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 14, 2022

Time running out for families of Japanese abducted by North Korea

There is concern that Pyongyang will continue to stall on the issue, and some family members have suggested the Japanese government needs to rethink its approach.
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 13, 2022

Forget Madden. Chess becoming hottest game among NFL players.

Chess's gridiron acolytes include A-list quarterbacks like Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals and Joe Burrow of the Bengals.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 12, 2022

U.S. experts urge anxiety screening for children 8 and older

The recommendation comes at a time of rising rates of diagnosed mental health disorders among American young people.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 12, 2022

Fearing war in Xi's next term, Taiwan bolsters defenses

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has made modernizing the country's armed forces a priority, developing what she has called 'comprehensive asymmetric warfare capabilities.'
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 11, 2022

Japanese fans revved up by booming Formula One's return

Despite a shortened race due to heavy rains at Suzuka Circuit, a strong turnout at the first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019 showed that F1 has a bright future in Japan.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 11, 2022

Japan has much to learn from Taiwan's countering of China’s sharp power

A reserved manner and avoiding knee-jerk reactions has helped Taipei weather the latest storm regarding hostility from Beijing.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 11, 2022

In New Zealand, scientists reduce cow burps to save the world

Early trials suggested that calves emit up to 20% less methane when they receive the probiotic, said the principal scientist at the firm developing the supplement.
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WORLD
Oct 11, 2022

Russian firms turn to Hong Kong in bid to avoid sanctions

Hong Kong could offer a window to outside capital for Russian firms since China's government has maintained friendly relations with Moscow and imposed no sanctions over Ukraine.
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JAPAN / History / Longform
Oct 10, 2022

Empire of steel: Where Japan’s railways stand after 150 years of evolution

Much has changed since the country's first railway line between Tokyo and Yokohama laid the foundation for a world-renowned network of trains to be created.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 9, 2022

How Trump deflected demands for documents, enmeshing aides

The former president exhibited a pattern of dissembling about the material he took from the White House, creating legal risk not just for himself but also some of his lawyers.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 9, 2022

Mariners advance with record comeback; joined by Guardians, Phillies

The victory gave the Mariners a 2-0 triumph over Toronto in their American League wildcard series and sent Seattle into a best-of-five divisional series matchup against the Astros.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 7, 2022

Padres and Mets brace for postseason showdown after strong regular-season campaigns

The Mets' Max Scherzer and Padres starter Yu Darvish will take the mound in Game 1.
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 6, 2022

Six drivers to watch at the Japanese Grand Prix

There is plenty of intrigue heading into the first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019, with battles up and down the grid.
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BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2022

In rebuke to West, OPEC and Russia aim to raise oil prices with big supply cut

U.S. President Joe Biden and European leaders have urged more oil production to ease gasoline prices and punish Moscow for its aggression in Ukraine.
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CULTURE / Music
Oct 6, 2022

Pop pioneer 'Yuming' reflects the spirit of the times

Yumi Matsutoya's arrival in the 1970s ushered in a new era of Japanese music. The singer-songwriter is now celebrating 50 years with a collection of hits titled, 'Yuming Banzai!'
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 5, 2022

Filipinos fishing on front line of China's battle for disputed sea

Analysts say Beijing's aim is regional supremacy and control over all activity in the waters — and it is using its might to bully smaller rivals into submission.

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