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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 8, 2023

PFAS in western Tokyoites’ blood more than double national average

One expert has said that higher-than-normal readings are likely attributable to past contamination of drinking water in the area.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 8, 2023

Taiwan must prepare for conflict but seek dialogue with China, presidential candidate says

Speaking at a news conference in Tokyo, Ko Wen-je said that while it is important for Taiwan to have well-established defense capabilities, “seeking dialogue” with Beijing is crucial.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2023

Japan to focus on keeping wage hike momentum and ending crisis-mode spending

For Japan to keep its wage hike momentum, the economic and fiscal policy blueprint stresses the importance of pursuing three trends in the labor market.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 8, 2023

Vanished, shot, murdered: Laos activists spooked by spate of incidents

Landlocked, poor and deeply tied to China, Laos is one of the world's most repressive countries.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 8, 2023

Toshiba backs JIP-led buyout in boost to deal’s chances

Since 2015, Toshiba has been battered by accounting scandals — suffering heavy loss — and came close to being de-listed.
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SOCCER
Jun 8, 2023

FIFA to guarantee each player at Women's World Cup at least $30,000

Each player at the Women's World Cup will be guaranteed at least $30,000 after a groundbreaking move by FIFA to disburse some of the prize money to individuals rather than national federations.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2023

Japan’s economy grows faster than expected amid strong investment

GDP grew at an annualized 2.7% in the January-March quarter from the previous three months, revised figures showed.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 8, 2023

What's the state of Philippine human rights under Marcos?

Marcos had been a vocal supporter of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte's drug war that killed thousands of people, and publicly praised his dictator father's rule.
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CULTURE / Film
Jun 8, 2023

‘Dreaming in Between’: Thoughtful character study stimulates self-reflection

Acting veteran Ken Mitsuishi portrays a flawed middle-aged man facing the end of his life with depth and pathos in Ryutaro Ninomiya’s drama.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 7, 2023

Taiwanese presidential contender says he wouldn't meet Xi without agenda

Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je has risen in the polls in recent weeks.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Jun 7, 2023

Andres Iniesta's Japan journey approaches end with farcical farewell

Though he intends to continue playing, the Spanish midfielder was given a sendoff worthy of retirement as Vissel Kobe took on jet-lagged Barcelona in a rain-soaked friendly on Tuesday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 7, 2023

Sumo's 'flat circle' keeps turning as upstarts replace iconic veterans

As Tochinoshin, Ichinojo, and Ishiura exit the stage, new talents are rising to take their places.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 7, 2023

Sequoia splits into three firms amid China-U.S. geopolitical tension

The firm, known for its early backing of Google, Instagram and some of China’s biggest internet companies, will separate into independent partnerships and separate firms.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 7, 2023

Blinken visits Saudi Arabia amid strained ties

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and they 'discussed deepening economic cooperation, especially in the clean energy and technology fields.'
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 7, 2023

AstraZeneca’s Japan partner to go solo on future cancer drugs

Daiichi Sankyo is expanding its sales and development staff overseas, aiming to boost production capacity so that it can handle its cancer drugs business entirely on its own.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 6, 2023

Debt debacle confirms what many thought of the U.S.

China is the chief beneficiary of the U.S. debt ceiling nonsense. Doubts about U.S. trustworthiness spur governments to look elsewhere for leadership and stability.
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SOCCER
Jun 6, 2023

Saudi wealth fund to take control of Cristiano Ronaldo's club

Sports is one of the pillars of the government's Vision 2030 economic diversification plan that seeks to build new industries and create jobs.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2023

China leads tech race, highlighting need for AUKUS sharing, think tank says

An analysis of 2 million science papers showed Beijing had a commanding lead in both hypersonics research and the technology to counter it, electronic warfare and key undersea capabilities.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Jun 5, 2023

Fighters' Gosuke Katoh gets unique journey in Japanese baseball off to red-hot start

A single against the Giants extended his hitting streak since his debut to eight games — the longest by a rookie to start a career since the introduction of the NPB draft in 1966.
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BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2023

The Japanese firms and megabanks funding rainforest destruction

Comprehensive datasets reveal thousands of investments and loans made by Japan’s top lenders and investment funds that are impacting rainforests around the world.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 4, 2023

China and India have fewer people than the U.N. thinks

The U.N.'s premature declaration that India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous country highlights the diminishing reliability of its population statistics.
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BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2023

Airlines bask in sky-high summer fares while airports stay stuck

Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines. But as the industry takes off, airports say they’ve been forgotten at the gate.
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MORE SPORTS
Jun 3, 2023

Golden Knights and Panthers each trying to capture first Stanley Cup title

Each team has reached the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in its history.
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LIFE / Travel
Jun 3, 2023

This company promises no waits at airport security, but can it take off?

Despite paying for pricey subscriptions, some airline passengers are hurrying up and waiting at security.

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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.