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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 16, 2022

Japan's top lender MUFG expects profit fall after record year

Japan's largest lender has said it expects a 12% drop in annual net profit due to market volatility and an uncertain economic outlook.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2022

From Tran Anh Tuan to Masaki Ito: A Vietnamese refugee's journey to Japanese citizenship

When Masaki Ito saw Ukrainians who had fled their war-torn country arriving in Japan on TV, it brought back strong memories of his own arrival from Vietnam 40 years ago.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2022

NATO prepares to add Finland and Sweden to its northern defenses

Most NATO foreign ministers have embraced the bloc's northern enlargement, a process that requires unanimity among the 30 allies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 16, 2022

Front-runner to be next BOJ chief calls for faster green growth strategy

An increase in Japan's potential growth would encourage firms to raise wages on prospects of stronger profits, and give households more purchasing power, Hiroshi Nakaso said.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2022

How climate change is fueling more intense global wildfires

So far this year, more than 24,000 fires have burned across the U.S., the highest in at least 10 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 15, 2022

Tourism and logistics: Okinawa's latest plan to boost its economy

Under its latest economic plan, Okinawa aims to raise its gross prefectural product from u00a54.1 trillion in fiscal 2020 to u00a55.7 trillion by 2031 and reduce its jobless rate from 3.6% to 2.5%.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 15, 2022

‘Straw owner’ hides $1 billion worth of Russian yachts, U.S. says

In the race to seize assets from sanctioned Russian billionaires, U.S. authorities believe two yachts are being sheltered from scrutiny — including one linked to Vladimir Putin.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 15, 2022

Should people combine their money after marriage?

Modern couples have lots of options for handling their finances. What matters most is getting the communication started.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
May 14, 2022

Kids later than sooner: South Korean women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge

Fewer women are having children and those who do are in no rush, with the sky-high costs of housing and education making financial security a must.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 13, 2022

Top Japanese banks warn of uncertainties as profit seen slowing

The banks expect bad loan costs to drop as the impact of the pandemic eases, but are bracing for a challenging year as the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks raise interest rates.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 13, 2022

Nomura starts offering bitcoin derivatives to clients in Asia

Japan's biggest brokerage is offering nondeliverable forwards and nondeliverable options settled in cash, and can now trade bitcoin futures and options.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 13, 2022

Scientists unveil image of 'gentle giant' black hole at Milky Way's center

The black hole — called Sagittarius A* — is the second one ever to be imaged.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
May 12, 2022

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou silences doubters with unexpected run to Scottish Premiership crown

The title comes as joyous relief for Celtic fans, but it's also the ultimate vindication for those who have backed Postecoglou from the start.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 12, 2022

50 years after handover, Okinawa more self-sufficient but U.S. base issue casts shadow

Former governor says the prefecture has come on leaps and bounds since reversion to Japan in 1972, but the question of bases has seen little progress.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 12, 2022

China’s 'COVID zero' policy makes 2020-style rebound less likely

The highly infections omicron variant means there's greater risk of cities shutting down and then reopening repeatedly over several months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 11, 2022

Fed confronts why it may have acted too slowly on inflation

Some Federal Reserve officials have begun to acknowledge that they were too slow to respond to rapid inflation last year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2022

To hobble Putin, accelerate the brain drain

A proposal that would help Russian scientists and tech professionals to emigrate serves to undermine the Kremlin while benefiting the U.S. and its allies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 11, 2022

Nissan investors seek momentum from likely swing back to profit

Analysts, on average, estimate Nissan will report an annual operating profit for the first time in three years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2022

Nippon Steel reveals plans to deliver 'carbon neutral' steel

The company said it will initially supply 700,000 metric tons of steel that would not emit carbon dioxide in the manufacturing process
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2022

With $47 billion in assets, China’s climate-focused funds surpass U.S.

In 2021, record inflows and outperformance by the domestic clean energy sector bolstered Chinese climate funds by drifing a 149% increase in value from the previous year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 10, 2022

Microsoft has $1.3 billion at stake for combat goggles

The project, which will under go a monthlong Pentagon test from May 23, aims to develop a 'heads-up display” for U.S. ground forces, similar to those for fighter pilots.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2022

Elon Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger — but not just at him

The flood of sarcasm and anger on Twitter was also directed at the Japanese government, which many said did little to address the issue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 9, 2022

BOJ policymakers unwavering on easy policy stance, meeting minutes show

Many board members warned of heightening risks to Japan's economy from the Ukraine crisis that would keep inflationary pressure subdued.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 7, 2022

As conflict and climate change bite, are high food prices here to stay?

War in Ukraine slashed wheat and fertilizer exports, while climate-induced disasters destroy harvests — together, they create harrowing risks to global food security.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 6, 2022

The ‘nuclear’ terms you should know when discussing current affairs

Nuclear issues are always in the news. If you want to get into discussions on these topics, it's good to know your vocabulary.
Japan Times
May 5, 2022

Go Circular! Vol.3 Meet the Niigata Sake Brewer – Interview with Up-and-Coming Brewer 2/2

Tsunan, Niigata (April 20th, 2021) — Tsunan sake brewery is proud to announce and welcome Mr.Sessyu 雪洲 Kuwabara as a new sake brewer. He will be responsible for managing quality, contributing to sustainable products.

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