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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2018

Trans-Atlantic ties hang in the balance as Trump comes to Europe

European leaders say they no longer have any illusions about Donald Trump as they welcome the U.S. president at a NATO summit this week, but they fear his "America first" agenda may force a moment of reckoning that works to no one's benefit.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 7, 2018

Restaurant chains are taking the smoking ban into their own hands

Although the anti-smoking laws recently passed by Japan's national government have yet to go into effect, several popular restaurant chains have already gone completely smoke-free. But will that be enough to help make Japan a smoke-free country by 2020?
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MULTIMEDIA
Jul 7, 2018

[VIDEO] Eco Edo Nihonbashi 2018

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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2018

Trump's summit with Kim could foretell catastrophe with Putin

Before the U.S. president's second summit, it's time to note all that went wrong at the first.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 6, 2018

England striker Jamie Vardy doubtful for Sweden match due to injury

England forward Jamie Vardy is "looking doubtful" for the World Cup quarterfinal against Sweden on Saturday after suffering a groin strain having come on as a late substitute in the round of 16 victory over Colombia, manager Gareth Southgate has said.
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BUSINESS
Jul 6, 2018

Trump plan to save coal-related jobs, power plants will up pollution death toll: study

The Trump administration's plan to keep money-losing power plants open would save coal mining jobs but at the same time unleash more pollution that would cost lives, according to a new analysis.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 5, 2018

Japan's World Cup team: A not so spotless record

National team captain Makoto Hasebe revealed Thursday that it was the team's staff — not the players — who were responsible for leaving the dressing room spotless following Japan's World Cup defeat to Belgium on Monday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 5, 2018

Going up not only challenge for competitors in climbing

After capturing the women's title at the inaugural Combined Japan Cup on June 24, Akiyo Noguchi insisted she needed to sleep a lot to restore her energy following a grueling qualification round the previous day.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2018

Mexico gets its own Trump

Out of Mexico's three presidential contenders, Andres Lopez Obrador was the least prepared to manage the bully in the White House.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2018

Defusing the trade conflict between the U.S. and China

The emerging U.S.-China trade war was caused by structural flaws on both sides that long predate the Trump presidency
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 4, 2018

Views from Japan: How much further can your team go in the FIFA World Cup?

Before the start of the World Cup, The Japan Times got the lowdown from Japan-based supporters of some of the 32 teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize in Russia.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 4, 2018

Senate Intelligence Committee agrees with intel agencies that Putin meddled in election to help Trump win

The Senate Intelligence Committee strongly backed the finding by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a campaign to interfere in the 2016 presidential election, ultimately intending to help Donald Trump win.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 3, 2018

How can we retain the benefits of globalization?

Policies aimed at reaping the benefits of openness may not be politically expedient today, but would reap benefits tomorrow.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2018

In wake of World Cup loss to Belgium, Japanese fans look back on unexpected run

Fans of the national soccer team were reflective on Tuesday after Japan's loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, with many looking back fondly on their better-than-expected performance in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jul 3, 2018

Despite disappointing departure, Samurai Blue exceeded expectations at World Cup

Japan's exit from the World Cup on Monday was soccer at its cruelest, but once the dust has settled the team will be able to look back on its campaign with pride and satisfaction.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2018

The West's crisis of ethical leadership

The behavior of some Western leaders is making Russia and China seem reasonable.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2018

Why it pays off for governments to invest in sports

Sports-based investment can go a long way toward strengthening communities and enabling young people to live healthier, happier and more productive lives.
Japan Times
Hong Kong report 2018
Jul 2, 2018

The best is yet to come

As Hong Kong celebrates the 21st anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, I am delighted that our bilateral relations with Japan continue to grow from strength to strength.
Japan Times
Hong Kong report 2018
Jul 2, 2018

Jones Day: Delivering responsive and dedicated client service

With the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.'s recent green light to list new economy enterprises (including pre-revenue biotech companies and those with dual or weighted voting structures), Hong Kong is widely expected to take center stage as a global initial public offering destination.
Japan Times
Hong Kong report 2018
Jul 2, 2018

Asia’s pioneer of innovative living space celebrates 40 years of success

HKR International Ltd. is building on its reputation as an innovative property developer with diversified interests across the Asian region. The group’s flagship Hong Kong development, Discovery Bay, is a fully integrated resort-styled residential project with approximately 19,000 residents. With HKRI...
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Hong Kong report 2018
Jul 2, 2018

Contributing to the growth of the international maritime industry for over 65 years

“Shipping is an irreplaceable business and essential to global trade,” said Sabrina Chao, executive chairman of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd.

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?