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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 21, 2020

Why Narendra Modi is still so popular even as India fails to fight pandemic

India is battling one of the world’s highest coronavirus caseloads, its worst-ever economic slump, shuttered factories, farmer protests and the deadliest border fighting with China in decades.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 21, 2020

Trump is losing his touch. So is the TV producer who shaped his image.

Did you catch Steve Harvey’s "Funderdome” on ABC? How about "The World’s Best” on CBS, "The Contender” on Epix, or "World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge” on Amazon Prime? Or the Christian-themed dramas "A.D. The Bible Continues” on NBC and "Messiah” on Netflix?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 20, 2020

There’s a silver lining for returning office workers

The pace of workers coming back into offices is more of a trickle than a flood, leading to tenants choosing not to renew leases and skyrocketing vacancy rates.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 20, 2020

It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future — but it’s not impossible

Given that virtually every decision is to some degree a prediction, it is remarkable just how bad we as a species are at it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2020

Ad behemoth faces claims of conflict of interest in Tokyo Olympic campaign

“Adult understanding” investigated as a potential conflict of interest for the Japanese advertising giant.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 20, 2020

'Xi Thought' creeping into everything from Chinese sci-fi to company filings

No other leader besides Mao has had his ideology raised to the level of 'thought,” which carries a special meaning in Communist Party propaganda.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2020

Treat COVID-19 early to save lives, Hong Kong SARS veteran urges

Hong Kong's top pandemic doctor advocates early, aggressive hospitalization and treatment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Oct 17, 2020

Osaka merger would affect residents and outsiders alike

The planned move to merge the city's administrative wards could give officials more freedom to attract tourists and businesses.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 17, 2020

Portugal may reconsider allowing fans to attend F1 race as virus cases increase

Portugal's health authority said Friday it was reconsidering whether to allow fans into sporting events, including next week's Formula One Grand Prix, for which thousands of tickets had been sold, as the country tries to contain a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2020

Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit warning leaves door open to more talks

The European Union isn’t taking Boris Johnson’s threats to walk away from seven months of trade negotiations at face value.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2020

Is Indonesia selling out to investors?

An omnibus law passed last week chisels away at Indonesia's wall of labor protections, making it a win for employers and investors while angering unions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 15, 2020

Suga’s Senkaku Islands test

Neither side knows how the other will respond, though China currently has the upper hand given that it's just another move in its long-held strategy.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 15, 2020

How poor regions lose out because of U.S. census undercounts

Low population tallies can rob areas of badly needed federal dollars to address affordable housing, child care and other key issues.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 15, 2020

As motorcade rolls by, Thai royals glimpse the people’s discontent

For months, pro-democracy protesters have gathered to call for reforms to the monarchy and military, institutions that have dominated Thailand for decades.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2020

Trump thought he had a nuclear deal with Putin. Not so fast, Russia said.

Trump's pre-election plan to show he had gotten something out of his mysteriously friendly relationship with Putin is facing headwinds.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2020

Will Donald Trump cause a civil war?

A critical part of Trump's effort to undermine confidence in the election outcome, if it goes against him, is his attempt to discredit millions of ballots preemptively.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 14, 2020

Coronavirus reinfections are real but very, very rare

Experts discuss what is known about reinfections with the coronavirus, and what the phenomenon means for vaccinations and the course of the pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 12, 2020

China’s insistence that Taiwan isn’t a country starts backfiring

The more China tells the world that Taiwan isn’t a country, the more Beijing’s adversaries are starting to treat it like one.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 10, 2020

What are the stories we’re reading about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

This year's releases on the atomic bombs run the gamut of perspectives, proving that historical events are very much what we make of them.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Oct 9, 2020

People with Minamata disease offer life lessons for Oita students

School students learn about mercury pollution and related stigma that are associated with the illness.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2020

How to build a better 'Quad'

The Quad 's future will mostly depend on the trajectory of China's development in the coming years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2020

Are hospitals ready For COVID’s second wave?

If ever there was a time to view health care as a benefit to society and the economy, rather than a drag on public finances, it's now.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 8, 2020

Cancel or proceed? Public statements reignite debate on Tokyo Games

If the games are to be canceled, experts remain divided over how soon the decision needs to be made.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 8, 2020

It is time for Japan to start talking about its immigration policy

The topic of immigration in Japan has been swept under the rug for too long and it should no longer be a taboo subject.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 7, 2020

'Quad' meeting in Tokyo prizes symbolism over substance

With China the elephant in the room, just showing up may have been part, if not the main point, of the dialogue for the U.S., Japan, India and Australia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2020

The Quad Security Dialogue in Tokyo: Who will join next?

The four foreign ministers basically echoed each other's positions and agreed to meet regularly. The real question, however, is who, if any, will join the Quad next.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2020

Where does Japan stand after Shinzo Abe?

Among the former prime minister's diplomatic achievements, the establishment of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is a feat with great geopolitical significance.

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