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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 29, 2022

Japan defense chief says world has entered 'a new era of crisis'

Yasukazu Hamada is expected to play a key role in shepherding through some of the biggest changes in Japanese defense policy in nearly a decade.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 29, 2022

How the drama surrounding Thailand’s prime minister may unfold

The move fueled speculation that Thai royals are planning to replace him ahead of an election that must be called by March 2023.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 29, 2022

‘Inflation fever’ is finally breaking, but central banks won’t stop hiking rates

The major global central banks, which failed to see the pandemic price shock coming, are set to press ahead with interest-rate increases even as headline inflation tops out.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 29, 2022

Kishida shows leadership at TICAD on global health and security

Although Japan increased its African development aid pledge to the Global Fund every time since inception, the pledge over the weekend was no easy feat for the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 28, 2022

New Nippon Ishin leader promises to continue co-founder’s policies

Despite recent electoral gains, the second largest opposition group in parliament must learn to appeal to voters outside Kansai and further distinguish itself from the ruling LDP.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 28, 2022

'All dead': A devastated farmer in southern China longs for rain

Southern China has recorded its longest continuous period of high temperatures since records began, forcing power cuts that have hit agricultural workers hard.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Aug 27, 2022

China’s bad debt funds are no white knights in property crisis

Aggressive lending to embattled developers has beset the $730 billion funds with heavy credit losses, forcing Beijing to weigh a preliminary plan to restructure the sector.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 27, 2022

Overseas acts make a joyous return to Summer Sonic

The future of live concerts seems much firmer after this year's edition of the two-day music festival, which featured acts such as The 1975, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion and Maneskin.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2022

Malaysia’s king is facing pressure over possible Najib pardon

For the king, giving such a pardon poses a conundrum since it risks angering a wide segment of the population.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / TICAD 8 Special
Aug 26, 2022

Prospects bright as investment climbs

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe effect on the global economy, but the economy in sub-Saharan Africa made a surprising rebound in 2021. Though this growth is expected to slow this year amid the war in Ukraine, the International Monetary Fund still forecasts growth of 3.8% in 2022 and 4.0% in 2023....
Japan Times
GLOBAL INSIGHT / Angola report 2022
Aug 26, 2022

Huge reserves of black gold offer rich rewards for firms throughout supply chain

Angola’s oil industry has enjoyed a strong upward trajectory for several decades and the country is now one of the top oil-producing countries on the continent. While economic diversification is a promising medium- and long-term goal, the hydrocarbons sector’s rich potential has attracted a string...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 25, 2022

As China's navy grows ever larger, so does the threat to Taiwan

The increasing capabilities of Chinese warships, along with the impressive rate at which they are being constructed, are adding to Taipei's defense challenges.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 25, 2022

Bank of Japan chief would hold easing policy even if inflation hits 3%, survey shows

Most analysts said that a further acceleration to 3%, the highest since 1991 excluding tax-hike years, wouldn't increase the likelihood of policy change before Kuroda's term ends in April.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2022

Thai court suspends Prime Minster Prayuth Chan-Ocha, stoking intrigue as vote nears

The surprise action by Thailand's Constitutional Court puts Prayuth on the sidelines at least temporarily until it rules on whether he breached an eight-year term limit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2022

Even from jail, Najib Razak likely to remain a kingmaker when Malaysia votes

Najib began serving a 12-year prison sentence Tuesday over the 1MDB financial scandal, but retains widespread popularity and deep influence in the ruling United Malays National Organization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2022

Ministers from 15 countries to hold talks on U.S.-led IPEF trade initiative in September

Participants in the talks aim to declare the start of formal negotiations to establish new rules for the 21st century economy based on democratic values.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 23, 2022

Don’t believe the grim forecast — China is just fine

Beijing's poor headline numbers aren't the only story — and that means investors need to use a new lens to assess the economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 23, 2022

Mega-banks boost support for startups in line with Kishida's 'new capitalism' plan

Japan's largest banks have set up dedicated sections for startups, focusing on support in the fields of finance and human resources as well as assistance with initial public offerings.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 23, 2022

Popular manga app seeks 2023 IPO in Tokyo at $6 billion value

Piccoma raised u00a560 billion last year from investors, and the startup hopes its profitability will attract more investors at its IPO.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 22, 2022

Urawa advances to ACL semifinals; Vissel knocked out in extra time

Ricardo Rodriguez's men eased past Thailand's BG Pathum United to set up an East Zone semifinal showdown with fellow two-time ACL champions Jeonbuk Motors.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 22, 2022

After six months of war, what's next for Ukraine?

The conflict has turned into a grinding campaign of daily air strikes and battles with no clear endgame in sight.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 22, 2022

Toyota prepares for hybrid reboot in India, building local supply chain

The Japanese carmaker is doubling down on a bet that emerging markets will learn to love its hybrids — as long as the price is right.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2022

Defense Ministry considering adopting Starlink communications system for SDF

The ministry aims to resolve the issue of manpower shortages in the MSDF by enabling crew members to communicate with their families, thus reducing their stress while on voyages.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2022

Japan weighs deploying over 1,000 longer-range missiles amid China tensions, report says

The Defense Ministry is looking to extend the range of its planned standoff weapons to more than 1,000 km in a bid to narrow a cavernous “missile gap” with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2022

Japan to up subsidies to help tackle invasive species

The subsidy expansion comes after the country's invasive alien species law was revised in May to stipulate roles to be taken by prefectural and municipal governments.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 21, 2022

Russian crops and fertilizer must move 'unimpeded,' U.N. chief says

Guterres traveled this week to Ukraine, where he met the presidents of Ukraine and Turkey, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the western city of Lviv on Thursday.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?
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