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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 14, 2023

SVB clients get a painful lesson: Bank failures are common

Such a long time without news of a bank collapse such as SVB seems to have lulled depositors into a false sense of security.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
Mar 14, 2023

A career in education shows lifetime employment can still work

Yumi Narushima quickly rose through the ranks at Benesse, and led a girls' school in Tokyo, forming a successful double act with her employer.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 14, 2023

Trump wades into education culture war as he eyes race with DeSantis

The former president has pledged to prohibit the teaching of so-called critical race theory in public schools and keep transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 13, 2023

Competition from the U.S. is forcing Europe to up its green game

Despite initial complaints about the Inflation Reduction Act, the EU has not reached for the panic button, even as companies shift their postures in response to competing incentives.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Longform
Mar 11, 2023

Abandoned after 3/11, Fukushima starts attracting new residents

People are moving to areas near the crippled nuclear power plant in the prefecture lured by the promise of subsidies, discount housing and work opportunities. But will these migrants stay?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 10, 2023

Pandemic murder wave has crested. Here’s the postmortem.

Homicides were down in the U.S. in 2022 and continue to fall in the biggest cities. The cause of the spike during COVID-19 is still being determined.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 10, 2023

Preparing the SDF for tomorrow’s fight and today’s needs

How does the SDF balance between posturing for the combat operations of tomorrow and the disaster relief missions of today?
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 10, 2023

The Oscars are upon us. What films are you rooting for?

Discussing what makes a great movie is fun conversation fodder. What kind of movie do you think is worthy of an Academy Award?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 10, 2023

Elderly survivors fight to preserve memory of Tokyo firebombing in 'Paper City'

In his documentary, Australian filmmaker Adrian Francis explores the collective amnesia surrounding the wartime firebombings of Japan's capital.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 9, 2023

Dutch to restrict semiconductor tech exports to China, joining U.S. effort

The Netherlands is a leader in chipmaking technology and the move is a step toward adopting rules urged by Washington to hobble China's chipmaking industry and slow its military advances.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 8, 2023

Obesity drugs for kids? Why new guidelines make sense

The American Academy of Pediatrics thinks drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro could help teens with weight loss.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 7, 2023

'Xi Jinping's guy': Longtime acolyte Li Qiang set to be China's next premier

Leadership watchers say Li Qiang's closeness to Xi is both a strength and a vulnerability: While he has Xi's trust, he is beholden to his longtime patron.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 7, 2023

Japan firms sign up for greater scrutiny of rights issues in supply chains

Companies such as Kirin have joined a platform that allows for allegations of human rights violations to be filed against member companies through an online process.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 6, 2023

Xi vows to boost high-end manufacturing in face of U.S. pressure

The comments come against a backdrop of accelerating shifts of production capacity from China to neighboring nations like India and Vietnam.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 6, 2023

Shein’s throne challenged by shopping platform Temu

Temu views Shein as its biggest rival in the near-term, and wants to surpass its dominance within the next few years, sources have said.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Mar 6, 2023

Round 2 at your teaching job: New confidence, new opportunities

We're coming up on a new school year. Aim to improve your language skills and travel the country more with your newfound confidence.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 5, 2023

With Ukraine under pressure in Bakhmut, fight becomes a battle over roads

The Ukrainian military acknowledged that soldiers inside the city were encircled on three sides by a combined force of the Russian army and the Wagner private military company.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 5, 2023

China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off

China posted just 3% growth last year, missing its stated target of around 5.5% by a wide margin as the economy strained under the impact of strict COVID policies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 5, 2023

At right-wing CPAC forum, Trump shows why he'll be tough to topple

The conference illustrated his grip on the right-wing, grassroots base of his party and how hard it could be to challenge him for the Republican nomination in 2024.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2023

London’s investment appeal is unraveling as Arm heads to the U.S.

The trend is ominous for flagging initial public offerings in the U.K. and also sets back efforts to transform what is widely perceived to be a dinosaur equity market.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2023

As space junk threat grows, government and investors seek solutions

Thousands of commercial satellites are being launched into Earth's orbit at a record pace, driving up the risk of collisions that could spawn swarms of hazardous debris.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 4, 2023

'Aggretsuko' swansong urges youth to rage

The Netflix show's fifth and final season turns its attention from workday dilemmas to death-metal outbursts aimed at the political state of modern Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 3, 2023

SoftBank's Arm rebuffs London by choosing U.S. listing

The firm did not rule out an eventual London listing, saying it intended to consider a subsequent initial public offering there in due course, without providing further details.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 3, 2023

Japan's Cabinet backs use of GPS trackers for defendants on bail

The legal amendments only apply to defendants who authorities fear may flee abroad, with the move influenced by the escape of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2023

More Chinese cars in Russia after Western brands exit

While Western companies withdrew from Russia in the early days of the war, many Chinese firms have continued to operate there with impunity.

Longform

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