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WORLD
Mar 17, 2023

Web of secret chip deals allegedly help U.S. tech flow to Russia

Customs data shows that semiconductors made by large U.S. companies have been getting to Russia via third-party firms since the Ukraine war started.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Southern USA report 2023
Mar 17, 2023

All ready for another wave of Japanese investment

For more than half a century, the Southern United States has attracted Japanese automakers and hundreds of other Japanese companies within the automotive supply chain, successfully drawing them in with a business-friendly environment and a consistent stream of reliable skilled workers.
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2023

Police secure arrest warrant for expelled lawmaker GaaSyy

The former lawmaker is being sought for allegedly intimidating and defaming celebrities in videos he posted on social media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Mar 16, 2023

Finding a way to manage China's protectionism in procurement

In recent years there has been a growing trend of Chinese authorities giving preferential treatment to domestic products and pressuring foreign firms to transfer tech.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 16, 2023

The battle to save Cambodia's river dolphins from extinction

The country has announced tough new restrictions on fishing in the vast river to try and reduce the number of dolphins killed in nets, but enforcement of such rules remains a challenge.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 16, 2023

Aaron Rodgers says he wants to play for Jets in 2023

'I made it clear that my intention was to play, and my intention was to play for the New York Jets.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2023

Where is the fast fashion backlash?

For all the talk about shifting shopping patterns, there is no clear quantitative evidence of any demographic ditching fast fashion en masse.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023

'No need to worry': Odds drop newly found asteroid will hit Earth

The chances have plummeted that a newly discovered asteroid with the potential to wipe out a city will hit Earth on Valentine's Day 2046, the European Space Agency said Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 14, 2023

Upper House committee votes to expel GaaSyy from Japan's parliament

The decision, made unanimously among ruling and opposition lawmakers, will almost certainly be finalized during an Upper House plenary session on Wednesday.
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.

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