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BUSINESS
Sep 21, 2021

BP gambles big on fast transition from oil to renewables

All oil majors face mounting pressure from regulators and investors worldwide to develop cleaner energy and divest from fossil fuels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 19, 2021

COVID-19 was expected to spur a remote-work revolution in Japan. What happened?

A lack of digital infrastructure and an archaic corporate culture that values long working hours and face-to-face meetings is slowing down the nation's push toward working remotely.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 18, 2021

NFL’s new play: Embrace betting ads, watch the money pour in

Belated or not, the NFL's embrace of gambling is, well, lucrative.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 14, 2021

Japan needs a strategy for economic growth in the post-virus era

The country's financial stability faces challenges from a global perspective, especially regarding overseas investments.
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BUSINESS
Sep 12, 2021

Why China’s economy is threatened by a property giant’s debt problems

The real estate developer Evergrande once binged on debt; now the music has stopped, investors are panicking and experts are warning of an imminent failure.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 11, 2021

Behind the ‘closed’ doors of Tokyo’s bars, alcohol is still flowing

A pervasive but hushed rebellion is happening across the city. Whether they accepted subsidies or not, bars operating as semi-secret COVID-era speakeasies are everywhere.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 8, 2021

China's slowdown is just as important as the U.S. jobs shocker

China's V-shaped recovery is showing less vigor. Authorities have gone from worrying about too strong a resurgence to scrambling to put a floor under a new slowdown.
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BUSINESS
Sep 6, 2021

Smart cars, not electric vehicles, are the 'real game-changer,' Volkswagen CEO says

His statements make clear that software services for autonomous cars may be a key pillar of the group's future business.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Sep 4, 2021

Drought forces North American ranchers to sell off their future

Liquidations of breeding stock are expected to limit cattle production in the coming years, tightening North America's beef supply and driving up consumer prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 4, 2021

Tokyo ready to back Western Digital-Kioxia deal if key tech stays in Japan, sources say

The tie-up could give Japan greater leverage in geopolitical rivalries increasingly dominated by technology, including over shortages of chips.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 27, 2021

The hybrid work revolution is already transforming economies

Hybrid working exposes city-center businesses to risk, but it also has the potential to encourage a more diverse range of people into the workforce.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 26, 2021

China’s regulatory crackdown is already hurting the economy

Beijing has signaled there's more regulation for businesses in years to come, but economists say authorities will need to carefully manage its pace and intensity.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 26, 2021

Western Digital in advanced merger talks with Japan’s Kioxia

If finalized, a deal worth more than $20 billion could unite the two technology storage providers.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 19, 2021

Japan appears poised to join the laboratory-made diamond party

Sold for around half the price of a similar natural gem, diamonds grown in labs are made inside a microwave chamber, superheated into a glowing plasma ball that crystallizes over weeks.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2021

SoftBank-backed Karrot becomes $2.7 billion South Korean unicorn

Asia's fourth-largest economy is breaking away from family-controlled conglomerates and minting self-made billionaires faster than ever.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2021

Nissan debuts seventh generation of iconic Z sports car

The new Z is the first rebuild of the two-door platform in over a decade and will be available for purchase next spring, Nissan said in a statement Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Longform
Aug 14, 2021

The race is on to define the legacy of Tokyo 2020

It may be too early to determine a legacy for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but that won't stop people from trying to define it even before the Paralympics have yet to begin.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 14, 2021

Were the Olympics sustainable? Reports of waste suggest it's not easy being green

Stories of uneaten bento boxes and the plight of air conditioners used in the athlete residences suggest that the Olympics are having trouble meeting their sustainability goals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2021

Thailand’s oil giant is going on a green spending spree

Thailand’s oil giant, whose sales account for about 10% of the nation’s economic output, is suddenly spending billions of dollars on electric vehicle and renewable energy companies and tilting its traditional businesses toward chemicals and plastics.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 11, 2021

SoftBank’s Arm deal gets more enticing, even as it faces major hurdles

An increase in the value of Nvidia stock has since sent the potential payday for SoftBank above $50 billion, but the firm faces a tough challenge getting the deal past regulators.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2021

Once largely free of COVID-19, Asian economies are now upended by delta

While consumers are bearing the brunt, supply chains are being disrupted as factories shut down in a bid to stop the spread of the virus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2021

U.S. carmakers’ EV pledge gives burned environmentalists deja vu

President Joe Biden has set the goal of slashing U.S. emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving a carbon-free economy by 2050.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 7, 2021

Olympics a hit for Japan’s athletes, not for its prime minister

For Prime Minister Suga, the Olympics are more of a letdown and unlikely to improve his chances in a looming general election or provide much of a boost to the economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 6, 2021

Singapore ready to cash in on Southeast Asia's esports boom

The tiny city-state is emerging as a force in hosting events related to mobile and video games, and is cultivating itself as a hub for the industry.
Japan Times
Singapore report 2021
Aug 6, 2021

Kirin: ‘Joy brings us together’

Founded in 1888, the Kirin Group is a global Japanese company with a vision.

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