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JAPAN
Jul 10, 2022

Polls open in Upper House election upended by Abe's death

The vote is expected to determine if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can win the mandate he needs to push forward with his agenda in the coming years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2022

Shinzo Abe made Japan assertive. Can it stay the course?

The current prime minister will be hard pressed to match his achievements.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2022

Protection of VIPs in Japan under scrutiny following Abe assassination

The broad daylight killing has prompted an investigation into why police officers and other armed security personnel guarding Abe could not prevent the shooting.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2022

Shinzo Abe: A compassionate statesman, strategist and husband

A former adviser reflects on his days serving the late prime minister.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2022

The massive void that Shinzo Abe’s assassination has left behind

Japan's longest-serving prime minister wasn't just any other leader — he was a towering figure whose death has completely changed the nation's political landscape.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 8, 2022

A despicable attack on Shinzo Abe — and a nation

Japan is a democracy, so the attack on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Nara on Friday is an attack on us all.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2022

Marcos Jr.’s big promises to Philippines face economic reality

The government lacks the fiscal space to allow tax concessions, or spend big on building bridges, roads and ports after racking up debt to help cushion the impact of the pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 8, 2022

China diplomatic blitz counters U.S. as Antony Blinken arrives in Asia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has secured a fresh pledge from Thailand for a $5.2 billion rail link and talked of a possible 'golden age” of ties with the Philippines' new president.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2022

New surge in COVID-19 cases across Japan prompts alarm

The spike in cases comes at a time when people are planning summer holidays and large, in-person events have begun to return.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 7, 2022

LDP-Komeito ties strained ahead of Upper House election

The two parties, which make up the ruling coalition, have had disagreements over backing the other's candidates in the election, as well as over government policies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 5, 2022

Seoul steps up moves to mend tattered relationship with Tokyo

South Korea has held the first meeting of a public-private body on wartime labor, with momentum toward improving ties with Japan expected to grow after Sunday's election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 3, 2022

Japan's opposition parties target consumption tax as debate heats up

As prices soar ahead of the July 10 Upper House election, all major opposition parties are calling for cutting or abolishing the tax, while the ruling bloc is vowing to maintain it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2022

Japan cautious on starting tourism campaign as fears of virus wave grow

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has backed off a plan to begin the campaign early this month, amid fears that it could accelerate the spread of the virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2022

Scandal-hit lawmaker given ¥2.86 million as bonus

Takeru Yoshikawa left the ruling Liberal Democratic Party following a report that he drank alcohol with a woman under the legal drinking age.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 30, 2022

Why Japan doesn’t have a concrete China strategy

Post-World War II, Japan has had to contend with its economy, its relationship with China and the United States' influence in the region, leading an uncertain approach to Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 30, 2022

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. praises rule of dictator father

Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the country's new leader on Thursday, completing a decadeslong effort to restore the clan to the country's highest office.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022

Retail sales rose faster than expected in May as Japan eased COVID curbs

Strong consumption is expected to lead an economic rebound this quarter, although rising inflation poses a risk to household spending for the rest of 2022.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 28, 2022

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte, infamous for deadly drug war, to end term as president

His daughter Sara's victory in the vice presidential race on May 9 showed his popularity remains sky-high, six years after being swept to power on a promise to rid the country of drugs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022

Japan to recommend that companies disclose side-job policies

The health ministry hopes to encourage companies to lift bans on side jobs, in order to help diversify ways workers can shape their careers and facilitate moves of workers to growth sectors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 27, 2022

China’s Xi keeps Hong Kong guessing on in-person visit

The confusion over the Chinese president's visit comes as Hong Kong recorded nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 27, 2022

More listed firms in Japan actively hiring women as outside directors

Business experts, an environmentalist, a freelance newscaster and an Olympic medalist were among new female outside directors welcomed to corporate boards this year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 27, 2022

After 50 years of China-Japan economic ties, what comes next?

From the separation of politics and economy to the principle of economic security, the two countries have tried to maintain trade and exchange despite numerous obstacles.

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