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ASIA PACIFIC
May 26, 2019

China's censors crank up ahead of 30th anniversary of 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre

It's the most sensitive day of the year for China's internet, the anniversary of the bloody June 4 crackdown on pro-democracy protests at Tiananmen Square, and with under two weeks to go, China's robot censors are working overtime.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 25, 2019

News outlets debate the ethics behind prenatal testing

Last month, the Diet enacted legislation to pay ¥3.2 million to each person who was sterilized as part of the Eugenic Protection Law passed in 1948. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has also said he will apologize to the roughly 25,000 victims on behalf of the state. Many of them feel the amount of money is...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
May 25, 2019

Fatal traffic mishaps put drivers in the media spotlight

"Heartbreaking accidents have continued to occur although measures have been taken," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said ruefully at a meeting of government officials on May 21.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 25, 2019

Rebekah Wilson-Lye: Raising a glass to the wonders of sake

One of Japan's emerging leaders in the sake world talks about the delight of discovering Japan's renowned beverage.
EDITORIALS
May 25, 2019

Addressing dementia prevention

In looking for ways to prevent dementia, it's important not to blame those who already suffer from it.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 25, 2019

Abe says double election not necessarily in the cards even if tax hike is delayed

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he will not necessarily call a Lower House election even if his government decides to delay an unpopular consumption tax hike planned for Oct. 1.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2019

Hobbling Huawei: Inside the U.S. war on China's tech giant

In early 2018, in a complex of low-rise buildings in the Australian capital, a team of government hackers was engaging in a destructive digital war game.
EDITORIALS
May 23, 2019

Controls needed on campaign ads for referendums?

Concerns should be addressed to ensure that a national referendum on a constitutional amendment can be held in a fair manner that leaves no questions unanswered.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 23, 2019

May's premiership hangs by thread as key minister quits over Brexit

Theresa May's premiership is hanging by a thread as a high-profile Cabinet minister quit and a growing revolt over Brexit looked set to force the British leader from power.
ENVIRONMENT
May 23, 2019

China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions, study says

China is to blame for much of the increase in illegal ozone-depleting substances since 2013, according a study published by the journal Nature on Thursday, with domestic companies accused of violating a global production ban.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 22, 2019

British Steel to be placed into administration, threatening thousands of jobs, report says

British Steel, the country's second-largest steel producer, will be placed into administration as early as Wednesday, Sky News reported, jeopardizing some 25,000 jobs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 22, 2019

May faces pressure to abandon vote on Brexit and resign, sources say

Theresa May is facing pressure to abandon her Brexit deal and quit as British prime minister within days, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2019

The rising tide of sustainable seafood

To safeguard the future of fish, more seafood businesses must commit to sustainability, and consumers must be even more resolute in demanding a transparent seafood supply chain and supporting sustainability with every purchase.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2019

Risks of unilateral governance of digital trade

Raising barriers to digital trade risks more than just economic losses.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2019

Yuko Takahashi shows promise at Yokohama triathlon

Two years ago, Yuko Takahashi moved to San Diego to join an elite multinational triathlon team, seeking to become a legitimate athlete.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 20, 2019

Already downgraded, Nissan's credit rating takes another hit

Nissan Motor Co.'s credit standing took another hit Monday as S&P Global Ratings placed the automaker's rating on negative watch after it issued a weaker profit outlook last week.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
May 18, 2019

Aging population spurs drive to tidy nation's cluttered homes

KonMari? Let's, by all means.
WORLD / Society
May 18, 2019

U.S. men avoid spending time with female colleagues in the wake of #MeToo movement

Women's careers are being held back as men in the United States avoid spending time with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo movement, women's rights group LeanIn.org said on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 16, 2019

Stopping soil erosion is a matter of urgency, otherwise starvation will follow, scientists warn

The world's food production is in jeopardy because the fertile layer of soil that people depend on to plant crops is being eroded by human activities, scientists said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
May 15, 2019

China vows 'people's war' as trade fight with U.S. takes nationalist turn

Among China's most surprising responses to the trade war has been its reluctance to use its vast state media empire to rally the home front. That's changed since U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff barrage.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2019

Washington warns of possible Iran-linked 'imminent threats' to U.S. forces in Iraq

The U.S. military on Tuesday reaffirmed its concerns about possible imminent threats from Iranian-backed forces to its troops in Iraq, who were now at a high level of alert.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 14, 2019

Japan's growing debt divergence

The BOJ may have no choice but to end up providing permanent government support to avoid painful fiscal consolidation.
Japan Times
May 14, 2019

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Launches New 1,900 TEU Container Carrier at its Philippines Site

Feeder Container Optimized to Answer the Demands in Southeast Asia

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