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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 26, 2018

Illegal factories cash in on Malaysia's plastics recycling plan

Hundreds of sacks filled with plastic waste from the United States, Britain, South Korea and Spain spill onto the streets of an industrial zone in Pulau Indah, an island town an hour from Kuala Lumpur that is home to Malaysia's biggest port.
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SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 25, 2018

Antlers to play Persepolis for ACL title

The stage is set for the AFC Champions League final following the Kashima Antlers' wild 6-5 aggregate win over the Suwon Bluewings in the two-legged semifinals, which concluded on Wednesday night at Suwon World Cup Stadium.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 25, 2018

Democrats tie Trump's violent rhetoric to spate of mailed pipe bombs

The undercurrent of rage that has been driving U.S. politics for the past few years surfaced on Wednesday in a series of apparent bombs sent to prominent U.S. Democrats and the news outlet CNN less than two weeks before congressional elections.
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BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2018

Trump, U.S. defense industry work to save much-touted $110 billion Saudi arms deal

The Trump administration and the U.S. defense industry are scrambling to save the few actual deals in the much-touted $110 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia as concerns rise about the role of the Kingdom's leadership over the death of a prominent critic.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 23, 2018

Can Japan-China relations return to 'normal'?

The Abe administration understands that any sustained economic growth in Japan will necessarily include more, not less, trade and engagement with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Executive MBA grads discuss Hitotsubashi's strengths

Developing "captains of industry" has been the mission of Hitotsubashi University since its founding in 1875. The university's School of International Corporate Strategy (Hitotsubashi ICS), established in 2000 as the first professional business school in Japan, serves in that tradition in delivering...
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JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Waseda's focus on diversity nurtures compassion, mutual respect

Japan often calls itself a shimaguni, or an island country. This is not only due to its physical landscape but it also incorporates the notion of the nation being culturally and ethnically homogeneous. Moreover, Japaneseness, including the ability to read between the lines, is an attribute innate to...
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JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Diverse workforce 'key for survival' in evolving industry

For Money Forward Inc., one of Japan's top financial technology pioneers, a diverse workforce is key for survival in the rapidly evolving industry and international students are most welcome to become part of it, the company's recruitment officer Arina Doe said.
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JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Foreign graduates bring huge benefits to workforce

As Japan becomes increasingly globalized, so does its workforce.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 21, 2018

The future of liquefied natural gas in Asia is now

Rising U.S. exports and the rise of consuming centers in Asia require large capital commitments and sophisticated financial structures.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 21, 2018

Non-Japanese YouTubers tackle the art of vlogging in the vernacular

Meet the foreign creators using the local language to build a Japanese fan base.
EDITORIALS
Oct 17, 2018

What next after the consumption tax goes to 10%?

Doubts persist as to whether the hike will cover the mushrooming social security costs of the rapidly aging population.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 17, 2018

Robert Mueller said ready to deliver key findings in Trump probe

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to issue findings on core aspects of his Russia probe soon after the November midterm elections as he faces intensifying pressure to produce more indictments or shut down his investigation, according to two U.S. officials.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 16, 2018

Decorated minimumweight Katsunari Takayama granted amateur boxing license

Former professional four-organization minimumweight champion Katsunari Takayama will be granted his wish to receive an amateur license from the Japan Amateur Boxing Federation, it was announced at a news conference on Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Oct 15, 2018

A troubling outlook for the world economy

Even though the global economy looks set to continue its expansion, there is mounting anxiety about geopolitical risks.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE HIGH GROUNDS
Oct 13, 2018

Jailhouse Coffee: Organic roasts 'to have fun with'

Founded in 2015, the playfully branded Jailhouse Coffee is an organic line of beans roasted in Queens, New York and sold throughout the U.S. — as well as Japan.
EDITORIALS
Oct 13, 2018

Why workers need better raises

Workers' wages have not increased as fast as they should in the face of the manpower supply shortage.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 13, 2018

Abe pursues thaw with China amid frigid U.S.-Chinese ties

While U.S. President Donald Trump appears to wage a trade "Cold War" on China, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will promote a thaw with Beijing at a summit this month where business ties will be in the spotlight.
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 12, 2018

U.S. tightens controls on China imports of civil nuclear tech to prevent military use

The United States is tightening controls on Chinese imports of civil nuclear technology to prevent its use for military or other unauthorized purposes, the U.S. Department of Energy said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 12, 2018

Wilbur Ross spoke to immigration foe Steve Bannon about citizenship question on census, DOJ says

Wilbur Ross spoke with Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist, before including on the 2020 census a question about people's citizenship, the Justice Department said in a court document that appears to contradict what the commerce secretary told Congress.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Oct 11, 2018

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the G1 Global Conference 2018

Tokyo, October 11, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the G1 Global Conference 2018, to be held on Oct. 14, 2018, in Tokyo.
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PRESS / Corporate Trends
Oct 11, 2018

ジャパンタイムズ、「G1 Global Conference 2018」にメディアパートナーとして参加

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴)は、2018年10月14日にグロービス経営大学院東京校で開催される「G1 Global Conference 2018」(主催:一般社団法人G1)に、メディアパートナーとして参加いたします。...

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