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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 10, 2023

Toyota beat profit forecast in fiscal '22, upbeat on sales for year ahead

The world's top-selling automaker said it also expects profit to increase in the year ahead on 'improvements in semiconductor supply and the efforts of production sites.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2023

Hong Kong wants more tourists, but mostly ‘good quality’ ones, please

The return to Hong Kong of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations, and a dose of snobbery, in a city starved for business.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 10, 2023

NATO planning to open office in Tokyo, Japan’s envoy to U.S. says

While Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita confirmed that discussions have been taking place on how to strengthen Tokyo’s partnership with NATO, he did not elaborate on the details.
JAPAN
May 10, 2023

Biden unlikely to deliver special nuclear disarmament message at Hiroshima G7

Japan will instead aim for the grouping to release a “strong message” on the issue of nuclear weapons, likely in its joint statement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 10, 2023

Mammograms should start at 40, U.S. task force says

Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer and the second-most common cause of cancer death for women in the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2023

China woos European leaders on trip overshadowed by Kremlin ties

As the European Union considers sanctions aimed at companies that supply Russia through third countries, China's top envoy warned against imposing sanctions on Chinese firms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors to stick with China despite poor sales

The automaker’s retail sales in China dropped to 32,000 units in the third quarter, and those numbers are expected to decline again for the quarter that ended in March.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 10, 2023

'Done deal': Source says Lionel Messi set for megabucks Saudi move

The deal would mean the Argentine potentially joining his archrival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League as the Gulf state lavishes its oil wealth on sport.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2023

U.S. opens embassy in Tonga in fresh pushback against China in Pacific

Earlier this year, Washington reopened its embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2023

Biden indicates he could cancel Japan G7 trip if debt ceiling not resolved

Biden told reporters he is 'still committed' to attending the G7 but called the debt limit impasse 'the single most important thing on the agenda.'
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2023

Former Pakistan leader Imran Khan arrested as aides call for nationwide protest

Khan, a former cricket star, was apparently detained in connection with a corruption investigation involving a plot of land.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2023

Putin touts 'sacred' battle with West in Ukraine as Russia marks pared back Victory Day

The Russian leader has repeatedly likened the war in Ukraine to the challenges Moscow faced when Adolf Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in 1941.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2023

Kishida's Seoul visit was a positive step — at least in the short term

Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol's meeting in Seoul required courage, political initiative and the support from all sides.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2023

Kishida and Yoon try to reset Tokyo-Seoul relations

Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol tried to remain sensitive to the populist views in their home countries while finding creative ways to not forget the past during their talks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 9, 2023

Bringing AI tools to the workplace requires a delicate balance

Move too slowly, and risk getting left behind. Move too quickly, and neither the staff nor the technology may be ready.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
May 9, 2023

Drugs developed to treat diabetes may offer new approach against Alzheimer's

Experts hope that by improving glucose metabolism, and tamping down inflammation in the entire body, they can slow progression of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 9, 2023

Four teens arrested after robbery at luxury watch shop in Ginza

The assailants forced their way into the shop and threatened the clerk with a knife before fleeing with merchandise.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2023

Justice Ministry website down amid Anonymous criticism of immigration policy

Users were unable to access the website for about 50 minutes from 11 p.m. on Monday. Then, after the website was brought back online, it went offline again from 2:30 a.m.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 9, 2023

Nintendo warns sales of Switch consoles to slow further this year

Nintendo said on Tuesday that it sold 17.9 million Switch units in the year to March and reported operating profit of ¥93.8 billion for the quarter on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 9, 2023

Motegi attempts to raise profile in possible challenge to Kishida

The powerful LDP Secretary-General, however, is not seen as a favorable choice for prime minister by many in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 9, 2023

Why bolstering Japan’s defense industry is a matter of national security

Boosting exports is seen as key to maintaining the country's defense sector, but firms are struggling to make a mark internationally.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2023

Japan and South Korea to link radar systems via U.S. to track North's missiles, report says

The move would improve Japan's detection capabilities as nuclear-armed North Korea continues to fire off missiles at an unprecedented clip.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
May 9, 2023

Breaking ground for women in Japan's bureaucracy

Yasuko Gotoh braved the attitudes and aggressions of Japan's government ministries early in her career before thriving in later roles and in the private sector.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2023

Phasing out fossil fuels hasn’t worked. Europe has a new idea for COP28

Some climate hawks have called for an expansion of renewables, rather than carbon capture technology that leaves the door open for more emissions.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 9, 2023

NBA looks to open more stores abroad in international push

The league operates 37 stores across 12 countries, with new locations opening over the past year in Paris, Berlin, Melbourne, Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 9, 2023

In a fickle sporting world, F1 understands need to entertain fans

The red-hot auto racing competition added new glitzy elements to the pre-race buildup at Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

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