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JAPAN
Jul 29, 2022

Japan to let prefectures declare new anti-COVID measures but won't curb social activities

Governors will now be able to declare that their prefectures are in need of measures to counter the BA.5 subvariant when their health care systems are severely strained.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2022

China’s Politburo signals no big stimulus despite slowdown

Instead, the country's top leaders are calling on officials to ensure that housing projects are completed following a wave of mortgage boycotts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2022

BOJ members warn of global slowdown and urge stimulus stay in place

Unlike the U.S. and Europe, Japan's economy remains smaller than its pre-COVID-19 level and the latest projections suggest it will remain so this year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 29, 2022

No deal yet with U.S. on Brittney Griner swap for arms dealer, Russia says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the U.S. has made a 'substantial offer' to Moscow to release American citizens held in Russia.
Japan Times
Switzerland report 2022
Jul 29, 2022

Every good trip begins with good advice

Harry Kolb Travel Services has been organizing trips from Switzerland to Japan and the Far East for 40 years.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 28, 2022

Fuji Rock Festival eyes a return to form

Overseas acts are back on the lineup but local artists will make the most of those sultry nights at one of Japan's marquee summer music festivals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 28, 2022

From property crisis to 'COVID zero': What to watch for in China's Politburo meeting

There are some signs that authorities could tweak the rhetoric around economic targets or downplay its significance, rather than change it outright.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 28, 2022

Russian forces capture Ukraine's second biggest power plant

Seizing the Soviet-era coal-fired Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow's first strategic gain in more than three weeks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 27, 2022

Japan firms start providing 'inflation allowance' to workers

Computer software developer Cybozu has decided to make special lump-sum payments to employees in Japan and abroad in July and August.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 27, 2022

Ichinojo's deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho

The Minato stable man's debut championship brought not only relief but genuine joy, as he is one of the most affable and likeable figures in Japan's national sport.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2022

Tokyo police boosting security ahead of Abe's state funeral

Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department is examining and reviewing its security measures as critics point to possible security flaws over the fatal shooting of Abe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 26, 2022

Smuggling migrants at the U.S. border now a billion-dollar business

Title 42, introduced under the Trump administration, has authorized immediate expulsion of migrants caught crossing the border illegally, which has led to a substantial escalation in incursions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 26, 2022

World condemns Myanmar junta for 'cruel' execution of democracy activists

Sentenced to death in closed-door trials in January and April, the four men had been accused of helping militias to fight the army that seized power in a coup last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 24, 2022

Government makes preparations for influx of global dignitaries for Abe's state funeral

A Japanese government official said that a considerable number of foreign dignitaries are expected to come to offer condolences during Shinzo Abe's state funeral.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022

Local governments rush to deal with COVID-19 surge

Local governments in Japan are ramping up efforts to deal with surging cases of the BA.5 omicron variant of COVID-19.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 24, 2022

Canada stun United States to win men's 4x100 relay gold

The Americans looked set to retain their crown until the last changeover between Elijah Hall and Marvin Bracy, who lost time with a slow exchange.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 23, 2022

A COVID tale of two presidents

The calmer outlook surrounding Joe Biden's case contrasts with the panic that accompanied Donald Trump's diagnosis — and serves as a reminder of progress made against the virus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 23, 2022

Sri Lanka troops demolish main protest camp

Troops and police Special Task Force commandos wielding batons and armed with automatic assault rifles charged on people blockading the seafront Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2022

After gripping U.S. Capitol riot hearings, will Trump be indicted?

The weighty decision to potentially bring charges against the former president rests essentially with one man: Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2022

As COVID wave grows, Japan beefs up response but won't limit business activities

With the seventh wave reaching unprecedented heights, the government is ramping up the number of hospital beds available and expanding the scope of those eligible for fourth vaccine shots.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2022

Sri Lankan forces raid anti-government protest camp as new president takes office

Media footage showed soldiers in riot gear and armed with assault rifles tearing down the camp, set up in April by protesters enraged with the country's economic collapse.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Jul 22, 2022

“Creating ESG-driven value creation strategies for real assets” with Stuart Kay

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
Japan Times
New Zealand report 2022
Jul 22, 2022

New Zealand and Japan mark 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The bilateral diplomatic relationship between Japan and New Zealand commenced on April 28, 1952, with the entering into force of the San Francisco Peace Treaty. The New Zealand Embassy in Japan was New Zealand’s first diplomatic mission in Asia, and was closely followed by the establishment of the...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022

U.N. sheds light on human rights abuses in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover

“Our monitoring reveals that u2026 the people of Afghanistan, in particular women and girls, are deprived of the full enjoyment of their human rights,' the report said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 21, 2022

How U.S. and Japanese strategists differ in preparation for a Taiwan contingency

U.S. and Japanese war games aimed at planning for a Taiwan contingency differ greatly: One concentrates on the military aspect, the other more the legal angle.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022

China's latest heat wave exposes growing climate inequality

The richest 1% of the world's population are responsible for more than twice the emissions of the 3.1 billion poorest people, and disadvantaged groups bear the brunt of climate risks.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 21, 2022

Ukrainian athletes get warm welcome from U.S. fans at world championships

''Go Ukraine' or 'Ukraine, we believe you will win,' that is what I hear on the streets every single day. It's really very touching.'

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