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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2023

Weak yen now the key to stronger currency and BOJ pivot later

An extended period of weakness could counterintuitively lay the ground for long-run strength should it help the BOJ boost growth and finally pivot from supereasy monetary policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 27, 2023

How NATO can be made to fit the Indo-Pacific

NATO will always have a minimal role to play in Indo-Pacific security. It can contribute, but it is just too far away, with more urgent concerns requiring its energies and resources.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 27, 2023

Broadcaster standoff shows fragile state of Japanese women's soccer

Failure to find a television home for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup could all but cripple the sport's hopes of mainstream acceptance in the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 27, 2023

India’s June heat wave deaths are a harbinger of worse to come

The numerous anecdotal reports of a spike in deaths among the most vulnerable in society have heightened concerns about both central and local government preparations.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jun 27, 2023

Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge sets sights on Olympic marathon treble

A third gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024 would make Kipchoge the undisputed marathon giant at the Games, and bring him a victory steeped in symbolism.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2023

Twenty-four hours that shook the Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to the rebellion by Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was hardly that of a powerful leader or even a skilled tactician.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2023

Japan unveils ¥904 billion deal to buy out chip linchpin JSR

The government-backed Japan Investment Corp. plans to offer shareholders ¥4,350 a share in a tender offer around December.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 26, 2023

Women's World Cup fever builds in Sydney

Thousands of soccer fans marched over the Sydney Harbor Bridge on Sunday to mark 25 days before the Women's World Cup starts in Australia and New Zealand.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2023

New Zealand looks to broaden trade with China as Hipkins meets Xi

On a six-day visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his 29-strong delegation are working to drive demand for more than the traditional fare of milk, logs and lamb.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2023

Colorful snow algae is blooming in Japan's alpine areas. What does this mean for climate change?

Scientists race to Mount Gassan to see how the algae might affect the natural balance in vulnerable ecosystems and potentially perpetuate warming.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2023

Slowing bone marrow donor registration raises concerns in Japan

The number of registered donors stood at about 544,000 at the end of March this year, an increase of only about 6,500 from a year earlier.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 25, 2023

MLB games in Paris in 2025 in 'planning' stage

Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB will continue to take baseball to locations worldwide.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2023

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as Hajj begins in Saudi heat

Islam's holiest site is expected to host more than 2 million worshippers from 160 countries during the annual rites that could break attendance records.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Jun 25, 2023

Asian countries aim to quit International Boxing Association

The group's board of directors met in Bangkok last week after the IOC expelled the IBA over a failure to complete reforms on governance, finance and ethical issues.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 24, 2023

Tokyo beats Grampus in new manager Peter Cklamovski's debut

The Australian, who previously managed at Shimizu and Yamagata, replaced Spaniard Albert Puig during the recent international break.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 24, 2023

Why Emperor Naruhito's visit to Indonesia matters symbolically and practically

The emperor's trip to Southeast Asia's most populous nation carried a deeper meaning amid a tense security situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 24, 2023

Titanic sub disaster puts spotlight on another extreme venture: Space tourism

As the world dissects what went wrong with the doomed OceanGate submersible vessel, the craft’s lack of safeguards is raising questions about space tourism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 23, 2023

Hong Kong student’s indictment for online posts from Japan shows China's reach

Activists have condemned the extraterritorial application of Hong Kong’s laws and urged Tokyo to speak out. But any actions by Japan may have limited impact.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2023

Russian war economy is awash with bags of cash kept out of banks

Russian mercenaries killed in Ukraine are inadvertently helping stoke a new cash boom at home in an unusual side effect of the war.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Jun 23, 2023

IOC strips boxing's governing body of its recognition

The International Boxing Association's (IBA) recognition as the global body for the sport was stripped by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday due to its failure to complete reforms on governance, finance and ethical issues.
Japan Times
People / 20 QUESTIONS
Jun 23, 2023

Alexis Sato: ‘We want to make music a reason for people to travel to Japan’

Some chance meetings led Alexis Sato to some of the best summers of his life. Now he wants to provide that summer vibe to everyone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2023

Lithium producers warn supplies may not meet global EV demand

Staffing shortages, inflation and delays in issuing mine permission may hinder efforts to source enough of the battery metal to meet aggressive electrification timelines.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jun 23, 2023

Thanks to Netflix, this tiny Swiss town has more visitors than locals

With pandemic rules subsiding, tourists are flocking to a small town in Switzerland to visit sites from the South Korean TV drama 'Crash Landing on You.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 24, 2023

Ardern’s ‘politics of kindness’ was both effective and exhausting

New Zealand’s charismatic leader, Jacinda Ardern, stepped down, citing fatigue and other factors. Burnout is typical for women politicians who are often plagued by double standards.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 24, 2023

Microsoft invests $10 billion in ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Microsoft is competing with Alphabet, Amazon.com and Meta Platforms to dominate the fast-growing technology that generates text, images and other media.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 23, 2023

Latin American cocaine cartels bring violence to Europe

Some of continent's big ports like Antwerp and Rotterdam have been so riven by drug violence that democracy itself has been threatened.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2023

China COVID-19 deaths exceed 12,600 in week before Lunar New Year

There were 12,658 COVID-19-linked deaths at hospitals between Jan. 13 and 19, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2023

Fireworks and flowers in Wuhan for Lunar New Year but grief lingers

A few hours before the arrival of the new year, the city was seemingly back to normal and gearing up for the festival that is the most important family gathering of the year.

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