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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2017

Has France really rejected populism?

It is too early for those celebrating the triumph of liberal democracy in France to declare victory.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 3, 2017

Mexico captures drug kingpin Lopez, former protege of 'El Chapo'

Mexican security forces on Tuesday arrested accused drug kingpin Damaso Lopez, who was believed to be locked in a bloody struggle for control of the Sinaloa Cartel against the sons of its captured leader, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2017

The technology policy debate

With governments and citizens already struggling with the consequences of recent innovations — from job displacement to security risks — technology policy is likely to take center stage in the coming decade.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2017

G-20's time for climate leadership

Given the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's devotion to fossil-fuel producers, the world must now unite again to ensure a clean-energy future.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 2, 2017

'Amigo Koike Exhibition: From Higashi-Nihon to Kumamoto — Still 3.11 2011'

April 29-July 17
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
May 2, 2017

Giants not getting full value from new faces

The Yomiuri Giants, stung perhaps by pennant-less seasons in 2015 and 2016 or their inability to stay within 17½ games of the Hiroshima Carp last year, spent much of the offseason wheeling and dealing. Now one month into the 2017 season, their fans might be wondering what it was all for.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
May 1, 2017

Urban Japan trying its hand at bicycle-sharing

The so-called sharing economy has spread to a variety of fields such as cars and homes, and Japan has seen another rising trend in recent years — bicycles.
BUSINESS
May 1, 2017

Tujia, Airbnb's rival in China, seeking to raise $300 million

Airbnb Inc.'s Chinese rival Tujia is in talks to raise more than $300 million, putting pressure on the U.S. home-sharing startup less than a month after it officially debuted in the country.
BUSINESS
May 1, 2017

Chinese investment in Australia surges 11.7% as deals hit record

Chinese investment in Australia surged 11.7 percent last year to 15.4 billion Australian dollars ($11.5 billion) amid booming demand for agricultural assets and infrastructure, according to a report released Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 1, 2017

Labor shortage prompts grudging turn to permanent jobs

The tightest labor market in decades is showing signs of reversing a long shift toward the hiring of temporary workers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 1, 2017

Trump confers with Asia allies on North Korean nuclear threat

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up outreach to allies in Asia to secure their cooperation to pressure North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 1, 2017

U.S. lawmakers seal deal on $1 trillion spending bill that jettisons Trump priorities

U.S. House and Senate negotiators reached a tentative bipartisan deal Sunday night on a $1.1 trillion bill that largely tracks with Democratic spending priorities and jettisons most of President Donald Trump's top priorities, including money to begin building a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 1, 2017

Pentagon says U.S.-led fight against Islamic State forces has killed over 350 civilians

At least 352 civilians have been killed in U.S.-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014, the U.S. military said in a statement Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 1, 2017

Trump invite to Duterte all about lining up allies against Pyongyang: White House

The White House on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's decision to invite Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to Washington, saying his cooperation was needed to counter North Korea, even as the administration faced human rights criticism for its overture to Manila.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Apr 30, 2017

Political risk scares away Japanese investors in French bonds

Japanese investors, traditionally among France's most loyal lenders, are not yet convinced that French political risks have faded and are staying away from buying the country's bonds.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 30, 2017

Trump warms to Xi, but risks leaving allies out to dry

U.S. President Donald Trump's warm words for Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "good man" will reassure Beijing that he finally understands the importance of good ties but risk leaving America's allies in the region puzzling over where they fit into the new order.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 29, 2017

Voter apathy can threaten democracy

On April 17 the Asahi Shimbun reviewed the results of various local elections that had taken place the day before. The main story was not who got voted in or out, but whether or not anyone cared.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Apr 29, 2017

Walters aims to inspire with coaching

After his first year as an NBA Development League head coach, Rex Walters looked back on the experience with upbeat answers and enthusiasm for next season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 28, 2017

Barton banned while gambling sponsors permeate game

It has not been a good week for the beautiful game.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 27, 2017

Abe's Trumpian opportunity

Building a close and effective working relationship with the U.S. president is vital to Abe's effort to accelerate Japan's security policy reform.
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2017

EU hurries to fill Trump trade void with Pacific partners Japan, Mercosur

Europe's claim to be the global champion of open trade and a counterweight to the threatened protectionism of U.S. President Donald Trump risks ringing hollow if it cannot sign a new Pacific free trade deal by the end of 2017.

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