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JAPAN
Jul 7, 2023

Japan delegation wraps up China visit as nations fine-tune ties 

Despite admonishing Tokyo over trade and geopolitical disputes, Beijing welcomed the Japanese delegation amid efforts to encourage economic and cultural cooperation. 
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 6, 2023

Instagram unveils Threads app, a threat to Musk’s Twitter

The app is the most serious threat yet to Elon Musk’s struggling social-media site.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 6, 2023

India increases Africa lending in race to counter China

While China’s loans to Africa have dipped since 2016, overall in the 10 years to 2020, it pledged $134.6 billion to African nations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2023

French riot deja vu is raising the stakes for Macron

Years of Frances unkept promises have created resentment and made the nation’s deprived suburbs a powder keg.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 5, 2023

Taiwan presidential front-runner says he can keep peace with China

William Lai, Taiwan's vice president and the candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, has consistently led the majority of opinion polls ahead of the January election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / EXPLAINER
Jul 5, 2023

The wide-ranging foreign policy law China wants to counter the West with

Analysts believe the law is intended to ensure consistency between the Chinese leadership’s diplomatic thinking and actions on the global stage.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 4, 2023

How to tell if an international school in Japan is reputable

The recent closure of an international preschool in Tokyo has put the spotlight on whether international schools deliver what they promise.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 3, 2023

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for eight overseas activists

Issuing wanted notices and rewards of 1 million Hong Kong dollars ($127,656) each, police said the assets of the accused would be frozen where possible.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 3, 2023

The American economy is teetering on the edge

The U.S. economic situation is precarious and much will depend on fiscal and monetary policy. Still, many forecasters expect that a minor recession is coming.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 3, 2023

China’s jobless youths may pose political risk, top adviser says

The nation’s slowing economy and a flood of new graduates combine to present Beijing's policymakers with a challenge that has few easy fixes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jul 3, 2023

Nagasaki island divided over survey on hosting nuclear waste disposal site

Some residents are expressing hopes for regional development — mindful that the city will receive a large subsidy if it proceeds with the move.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 3, 2023

Macron pushes for an end to looting as riots test his authority

French President Emmanuel Macron is counting on law enforcement to restore order after almost a week of nationwide riots touched off by a police officer’s fatal shooting of a teenager.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2023

Komeito chief suggests not releasing Fukushima water in swimming season

The Japanese government plans to start releasing once-contaminated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' plant in Fukushima Prefecture this summer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2023

Culture wars put American companies on the defensive

Once deemed ineffectual, such protests have made gains in size and impact as the country's political life becomes increasingly polarized.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2023

Cambodian ruler’s Facebook account goes dark after spat with Meta

Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has recommended that he be suspended from the platform for threatening political opponents with violence.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2023

COVID-19 cases continue to rise, straining health care system in Okinawa

The number of new cases per hospital was 39.48 in Okinawa Prefecture, up from 28.74 a week before and marking an increase for six consecutive weeks.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 30, 2023

FIFA may allow players to wear rainbow armbands at Women’s World Cup

FIFA is planning to send a letter outlining its armband rules for the 32 teams that will participate in the tournament.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2023

Iconic parks in Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor become sisters

Hiroshima's mayor was quoted saying that the two parks are 'places that symbolize the beginning and end of the war.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 30, 2023

With ‘Idol,’ Yoasobi pens a new chapter in J-pop's story

In creating the theme song to the popular anime 'Oshi no Ko,' one of Japan’s most interesting groups wins new fans overseas.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

Welcome Home to Irving-Las Colinas, ‘The Headquarters of Headquarters’

In the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area is Irving-Las Colinas, home to one of the largest master-planned business hubs in the United States. Irving-Las Colinas is known as the “Headquarters of Headquarters” because it has the largest number of Fortune 500 corporations per capita in Texas, according...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

Frisco: A culture of unrivaled performance

Given its location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Frisco has seen a steady stream of businesses and families relocating to the city, attracted by its enviable quality of life, world-class sports and leisure facilities, and an exceptionally business-friendly environment with ready access to a deep...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

Houston Spaceport: Collaboration crucial to the future of commercial space travel

Collaboration, not competition. That was how Houston Airport System Director of Aviation Mario Diaz described the future of space exploration as he invited Japanese companies to take part in Houston Spaceport’s long-term vision to become the leader in commercial space travel. 
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

UT Austin Global Innovation Lab: Training entrepreneurs by the thousands

Already ranked as one of the 10 most influential public universities in the United States, the University of Texas at Austin has escalated its efforts to forge more and deeper connections around the world, a result of its determination to belong to a group of universities making the most significant...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

Garland: Open for business

Located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the city of Garland is attracting a lot of attention from businesses because of its diverse and highly skilled workforce, excellent quality of life, lower cost of living than neighboring areas, and strategic location.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Reviews
Jun 29, 2023

‘Mountain Woman’: A steep slope of rural, human cruelty

Co-scripted by Takeshi Fukunaga, the film is set in the latter half of the 18th century with a story inspired by the folklore collection “The Legends of Tono.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 29, 2023

Too many workers, or too few: India’s colossal employment challenge

In some places, educated young people are desperate for steady employment in the world’s most populous nation. In others, factory owners struggle to retain workers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 29, 2023

From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers' strike hits Hollywood economy

It remains unclear how long the work stoppage will last. No new talks are scheduled between major Hollywood studios and the writers.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 28, 2023

NATO’s Stoltenberg likely to be asked to stay on as search for successor continues

The extension could last until the spring or summer of 2024, when the next NATO summit is likely to be held.

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