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FOREIGN

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2018
Trump's new national security team cause for concern
A dangerous world could become more dangerous still.
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2018
Foreign Minister Taro Kono urges his newest diplomats to hone their English
Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Monday extended a warm welcome to the ministry's newest recruits, and asked the young diplomats to continue improving their English and other essential skills needed to connect Japan with the rest of the world.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2018
Number of foreign residents in Japan hit record 2.56 million at end of 2017
The number of foreign nationals who lived in Japan as of the end of 2017 grew 7.5 percent from a year earlier to hit a record high of 2,561,848, reflecting a jump in Vietnamese residents, the Justice Ministry said Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Mar 26, 2018
Another troubling replacement on the Trump team
The appointment of John Bolton as U.S. national security adviser is one more step toward an unfettered Trump presidency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2018
Tourism industry tailors more services to well-heeled visitors from overseas as it looks to boost numbers and revenue
In 2017 a record 28.7 million foreigners visited Japan, up 19.3 percent from the previous year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 21, 2018
Pros and cons of Trump's randomness
A key feature of a nonprincipled, fast-alternating foreign policy is that no one knows exactly what you are going to do next.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 21, 2018
Putin won the election, a victory he may later regret
If one scratches beneath the surface, it's clear that Putin faces a growing number of complex challenges that are likely to deepen in the coming months and gradually erode his political momentum.
EDITORIALS
Mar 16, 2018
What to expect in the wake of 'Rexit'
Japan and other U.S. partners must prepare for uncertainty and confusion in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 16, 2018
For good or bad, Pompeo is the anti-Tillerson
Trump's foreign policy hasn't been the disaster that many feared, but he may still capsize the ship
EDITORIALS
Mar 15, 2018
President Putin thumps his chest
Putin is ratcheting up tensions between Moscow and Washington, and there's a very real danger of returning to a nuclear arms.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 12, 2018
Aichi farm machinery firm taps foreign talent in the region to drive overseas sales
Kohshin Engineering Co., which produces and sells agricultural equipment for poultry farming, has successfully expanded its overseas sales by hiring foreign employees.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2018
Six thousand days into a war without an objective
It would be helpful to have an explanation of U.S. interests and objectives in America's longest war.
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2018
Vietnamese trainee alleges he was misled into taking part in Fukushima decontamination work
The government is investigating a case involving a Vietnamese man in the foreign trainee program who alleges he was duped into taking part in 3/11 decontamination work.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 27, 2018
The end of America's leaderless foreign policy
Attempts to steer the U.S. through global affairs by ignoring President Donald Trump have failed.
JAPAN
Feb 21, 2018
Government task force proposes ¥2,000 fee for Japanese and foreign nationals entering casinos at planned 'integrated resorts'
While the proposed admission fee is aimed at preventing gambling addiction among residents in Japan, tourists from overseas will be admitted to casinos free of charge.
JAPAN
Feb 19, 2018
Japan falling behind global leaders in renewable energy use, panel warns in report
Japan is falling behind other leading countries in renewable energy use, while its promotion of coal-fired plants risks hindering the competitiveness of domestic firms in a global market more concerned than ever about carbon emissions.
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 19, 2018
Bank of Japan watchers see strong stimulus continuing under Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to stick with Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda indicates that powerful stimulus will continue, and the yen's recent advance could make policy normalization even more remote.

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