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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 3, 2023

China’s jobless youths may pose political risk, top adviser says

The nation’s slowing economy and a flood of new graduates combine to present Beijing's policymakers with a challenge that has few easy fixes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2023

Tesla and BYD post record sales on demand for electric vehicles

Elon Musk’s vow to chase volume by cutting prices seems to have worked, but BYD still dominates the Chinese market with fresher lineup and increasingly global ambitions.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jul 3, 2023

Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix to complete 'classy' Spielberg sweep

Defending champion Max Verstappen continued his relentless charge toward a third consecutive world title on Sunday by claiming his record fourth Austrian Grand Prix victory.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 3, 2023

Improving Japan business mood signals steady economic recovery

Companies expect to increase capital expenditure and project inflation to stay above the Bank of Japan's 2% target five years ahead, the quarterly tankan showed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 3, 2023

Thai parliament to meet for first time since May vote, looking to elect PM

The gathering is set to kick off the process of government formation by a coalition of pro-democracy parties seeking to end almost a decade of military-backed and pro-royalist rule.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2023

China is buying natural gas like there’s still an energy crisis

China is on track to be the world’s top importer of liquefied natural gas in 2023.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 2, 2023

Adam Yates wins Tour de France opener ahead of twin brother

Two-time Tour winner Tadej Pogacar came in third, 12 seconds adrift at the end of the 182-km circuit starting and ending in the Basque city.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 2, 2023

At the World's 50 Best Restaurant awards, Central's win is a win for the world

The ultimate victory by Central represents a welcome change of flavor for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 1, 2023

Bolsonaro to be banned from public office in Brazil for eight years

The widely-anticipated ban is the first of several legal rulings that could go against the former leader in the coming months.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 1, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court conservatives complete another assertive term

Liberal justices found themselves in the role of the dissenting minority in some of the nine-month term's biggest cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 1, 2023

Apple hits historic $3 trillion milestone

The iPhone-maker gained 2.3% on Friday, adding to a rally that’s added more than $983 billion to its size this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2023

Fujitsu halts residence certificate system as issues over My Number cards mount

The glitch adds to growing public concerns over My Number identification cards after a spate of reports detailing leaks of private information in recent months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2023

Top auto executives in Japan are paid a lot, but not as much as their U.S. counterparts

Japan boasts some of the world’s biggest carmakers, but pay packages for their executives pale in comparison to industry leaders in the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2023

Yen weakens to ¥145 per dollar, nears 2022 intervention level

Last year, the currency’s slide toward ¥146 triggered intervention, and in the buildup to that there were repeated official warnings.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 30, 2023

With plenty of clean energy, Brazil aims for green hydrogen export market

The South American country is poised to take advantage of the moment as global demand for green hydrogen is on the verge of major growth.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

Houston Spaceport: Collaboration crucial to the future of commercial space travel

Collaboration, not competition. That was how Houston Airport System Director of Aviation Mario Diaz described the future of space exploration as he invited Japanese companies to take part in Houston Spaceport’s long-term vision to become the leader in commercial space travel. 
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 29, 2023

Households with babies hit harder by inflation in Japan

According to an analysis by a think tank researcher — who is also a father — prices of baby products have gone up much more than other consumer goods.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 29, 2023

Saving the Hubble telescope is worth spending the money

NASA’s plan to recruit unpaid volunteers to rescue the Hubble telescope fails to appreciate the ongoing value of this scientific treasure.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 29, 2023

The myth of AI-driven unemployment

Whether generative AI — including large language models like ChatGPT-4 — will be good for workers depends significantly on whether it leads to more innovation in products or processes.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Gymnastics
Jun 29, 2023

Star gymnast Simone Biles may return to competition in August

Biles dazzled at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she won gold in team, all-around, vault and floor exercise and bronze in balance beam, but withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 29, 2023

Failed Russia mutiny offers China valuable lesson on military missions

The recent mutiny in Russia could make Chinese leader Xi Jinping think twice about launching a war in the Taiwan Strait or elsewhere.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 29, 2023

'Serious impacts' in France as temperature rise hits 2.9 C, report warns

Independent climate body warns country is ill-prepared and needs 'far-reaching economic policy' to decarbonize the economy.

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