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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2023

Japan and South Korea may discuss currency swap deal but caution lingers

The currency swap could be on the agenda at a bilateral finance dialogue that is expected to be held in Tokyo later this month.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2023

Can the world’s democracies survive the ‘polycrisis’?

Artificial intelligence, climate change, and Russia's war in Ukraine are causing global angst — each of which demands urgent attention from policymakers and political leaders.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 9, 2023

My Number glitches undermine Japan’s digital future

Japan's My Number card system was meant to usher in a digital society, but the effort has been plagued with problems and fallen far short of expectations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 9, 2023

How El Nino could impact the world's weather this year and next

Meteorologists expect that this El Nino, coupled with excess warming from climate change, will see the world grapple with record-high temperatures.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 9, 2023

South Africa’s Ramaphosa plans call with China’s Xi amid furor over Putin warrant

Some South African ministers are in favor of the BRICS summit moving to China, which isn’t a member of the International Criminal Court.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 8, 2023

Fukuoka court rules same-sex marriage ban is in ‘state of unconstitutionality’

The ruling was the fifth among six lawsuits filed to date nationwide. Decisions have been split over the question of the ban’s constitutionality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 8, 2023

The road to Modi’s ambitious 'Made in India' goal runs through China

The more Indian firms try to ramp up production in competition with China, the more dependent they become on their neighbor for components and raw materials.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 8, 2023

Accounting for war: Ukraine's climate fallout

The first 12 months of the war is expected to trigger a net increase of 120 million metric tons of greenhouse gases, equivalent to the annual output of a country such as Belgium.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 7, 2023

Taiwanese presidential contender says he wouldn't meet Xi without agenda

Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je has risen in the polls in recent weeks.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jun 7, 2023

Is Japan going to legalize same-sex marriage?

A series of court cases is helping to shape the debate over whether or not Japan will act on legalizing same-sex marriage.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 7, 2023

The ups and downs of the Modi decade

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nine years in office have included plenty of worthy achievements, but unfortunately, they have also featured flawed policies in a wide range of areas.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Jun 7, 2023

Andres Iniesta's Japan journey approaches end with farcical farewell

Though he intends to continue playing, the Spanish midfielder was given a sendoff worthy of retirement as Vissel Kobe took on jet-lagged Barcelona in a rain-soaked friendly on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 7, 2023

ByteDance accused of helping China track Hong Kong activists

TikTok faces growing pressure in the U.S. following reports that the company has stored personal information of American users on servers in China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 7, 2023

China’s missing politburo statements fan fears of diminishing transparency

The omissions come as Beijing builds a black box around sensitive information in the wake of growing U.S. scrutiny.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 6, 2023

Iran unveils its first hypersonic ballistic missile

Concerns about Iran's ballistic missiles contributed to then-U.S. President Donald Trump's decision in 2018 to ditch Tehran's 2015 nuclear pact.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 6, 2023

Flight of affluent taxpayers catches up with New York

The latest personal income tax data from New York shows the state bringing in less revenue than it did before the pandemic, which could hamper its ability to pay its bills.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2023

Spurs-bound Ange Postecoglou driven by humble roots, memories of dad

The 57-year-old Australian looks set to be named the new boss of Tottenham after winning five trophies in two seasons at Celtic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 6, 2023

Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro headset will test marketing might

The wearable device mixes virtual and augmented reality, meaning it can fully engross a user in content with high-resolution displays or overlay apps on top of the wearer’s field of view.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 5, 2023

Rapid return of tourists to Japan helping fuel inflation for BOJ

Almost 2 million visitors arrived from overseas in April, compared with less than 140,000 a year earlier, according to Japan’s National Tourism Organization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2023

The Japanese firms and megabanks funding rainforest destruction

Comprehensive datasets reveal thousands of investments and loans made by Japan’s top lenders and investment funds that are impacting rainforests around the world.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2023

Solar beats coal in Europe for first time — but there’s a glitch

While the furious expansion of solar generation bodes well for efforts to replace fossil fuels, the breakthrough also exposed flaws in the energy system.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 2, 2023

BRICS ministers put on show of strength as Putin arrest warrant looms large

The ICC accused Putin in March of the war crime of forcibly deporting children from Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 1, 2023

JPMorgan tries to deflect blame for long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

According to a deposition, Epstein was dismissed as a client in summer 2013 because of concerns about repeated large cash withdrawals from his many accounts with the bank.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 31, 2023

Just how safe is Fukushima’s ‘contaminated’ water?

To build the clean energy sector the world needs, nuclear power advocates must sway public opinion their way. Just crashing through won’t cut it.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
May 31, 2023

How are firearms regulated in Japan?

The country is known for its strict gun-control laws, but recent shootings have prompted some to wonder how stringent they actually are.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 30, 2023

Kishida's push to protect vital undersea cables

Undersea communications cables, a pillar of the global economy, are starting to get the attention they deserve in part due to Prime Minister Kishida's efforts.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2023

Mauricio Pochettino handed task of reviving Chelsea's fortunes

The London club won the Champions League in 2021, but ended this season without any silverware and stumbled towards its worst campaign since 1993-94.

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