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BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2022

How a billionaire’s global cruise empire imploded in Hong Kong

Lim Kok Thay started a cruise ferry and gambling boat business in 1990s Hong Kong and turned it into one of Asia's biggest cruise operators.
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OLYMPICS
Jan 22, 2022

China’s fake snow frenzy for Beijing Olympics strains water supplies

Artificial snow has become a Winter Olympics fixture due to climate change, but Beijing will be the first host to rely completely on man-made powder.
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TENNIS
Jan 21, 2022

Defending champion Naomi Osaka falls in third round of Australian Open

Osaka's title defense came to an early end as the four-time Grand Slam champion was upset by Amanda Anisimova.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jan 21, 2022

An aging China poses new challenges

China's declining birth rate looks almost impossible to reverse, a trajectory with profound implications for its economic and social prospects.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2022

'No amount of money' can tempt bankers to work in Hong Kong, recruiters say

Strict COVID-19 policies are prompting finance professionals to abandon a city with low taxes, ease of travel, top class schools and a vibrant night-life.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 21, 2022

Victoria Azarenka just trying to 'stay in the moment' at Australian Open

After another sparkling display that has raised hopes of a third Grand Slam title among her supporters, Azarenka said she wanted to stay in the moment.
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WORLD
Jan 20, 2022

Drones jolt a Persian Gulf focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions

Such drones make it possible to conduct small, targeted assaults that slip through multibillion-dollar defense systems designed to deter more advanced weapons.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 20, 2022

Japan needs radical change to achieve health security

Health crises, such as the ongoing pandemic, are a national security threat just like major disasters and armed attacks, and preparation is vital.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2022

‘We are Taiwanese’: China’s growing menace hardens island’s identity

Beijing's anti-democratic authoritarianism has only solidified the island's identity, turning the Taiwan Strait into one of Asia's biggest potential flashpoints.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 20, 2022

‘Missing’: Shinzo Katayama delivers a twisty thriller

Aoi Ito and Jiro Sato give standout performances in Shinzo Katayama's drama about a teenager trying to unravel the mystery of her father's sudden disappearance.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 19, 2022

Fix structural problems now or face SOFA revision later

The bottom line, however, is that without transparency, accountability and trust, the U.S.-Japan alliance will not enjoy the full support of the public.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 19, 2022

China’s global dragnet grinds on after bringing back 10,000 overseas ‘fugitives’

The campaign has spanned more than 120 countries, including Australia, Canada and the U.S. — destinations popular among those sought by Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 19, 2022

Johnson under pressure amid reports of looming leadership challenge

As many as 20 Conservative lawmakers plan to submit letters of no confidence in Johnson after an angry backlash over claims parties were held at his residence during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2022

Putin wants to use Ukraine to remake the world

Russia is claiming a sphere of influence and geographical space in which Moscow's calculations and concerns prevail over all others.
Japan Times
Jan 18, 2022

Kotozna, Inc. selected for Singapore Tourism Accelerator 2021 - First from Japan, chosen out of 215 companies from 50 countries Product trial starting in Singapore

Tokyo, Japan – Kotozna, Inc. has been selected to participate in the fourth cohort of the Singapore Tourism Accelerator programme for 2021. The Accelerator programme is set up by the Singapore Tourism Board to attract promising travel tech startups that can power Singapore's travel and tourism sector....
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TENNIS
Jan 18, 2022

Naomi Osaka returns, ready or not

Back in Australia, the place where things last appeared right in her world, is she ready for the crucible?
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 18, 2022

China looks to grow its own blades for wind industry empire worth $60 billion

In Yunnan province, scientists are planting a key ingredient to help strengthen the country's position as the world leader in wind power: balsa trees.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 18, 2022

Warriors co-owner sparks fury after saying ‘nobody cares’ about Uyghurs

Palihapitiya's comments drew sharp rebuke on social media, with many focusing on his role as a minority owner of the Warriors and on the NBA's already delicate relationship with China.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 18, 2022

North Korea says it tested two 'tactical guided missiles' as arsenal advances

Japan's Defense Ministry said the weapons were believed to be a type of solid-fuel, short-range ballistic missile that can perform “pull-up maneuvers' to evade missile defenses.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 17, 2022

North Korea launches two more missiles as rapid pace of tests continue

Pyongyang launched two apparent ballistic missiles Monday, as the reclusive nuclear-armed country continues its weapons testing at a pace not seen in recent years.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 17, 2022

After sun-dimming setback, geoengineers seek a diplomatic fix

One aim is to have solar geoengineering discussed for the first time by the U.N. General Assembly in a session starting in September 2023.

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