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U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 31, 2023
Italy and U.S. eye deeper ties as Rome weighs pivot from China
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been working on a delicate choreography to reshape diplomatic relations with China.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Dec. 29. Meloni is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden this week.
WORLD
Jul 27, 2023
Meloni to tell Biden privately Italy plans break with China
The Italian prime minister is not planning to go public on her decision to break with China during her short trip to Washington.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2023
Defense engagement between Japan and Italy picks up pace
The developments come as Tokyo is broadening its network of partners to counterbalance China's growing military ambitions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2023
Italy and F1 jewel Pirelli draw the blueprint for how to pivot from China
The Pirelli-Sinochem dispute perfectly illustrates how problematic it can be for a Western company to bring a Chinese investor on board.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 13, 2023
What's next for Italy's coalition after Berlusconi's death?
Analysts believe members of Berlusconi's Forza Italia will increasingly be tempted to shift allegiance to other parties without the media tycoon keeping them afloat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 12, 2023
Former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86
Berlusconi, a billionaire businessman who created Italy's largest media company before transforming the political landscape, served as prime minister in 1994-1995, 2001-2006 and 2008-2011.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 28, 2023
Italy still mulling whether to pull out of China pact: Meloni
In May, Italian Prime Minister Meloni discussed with Group of Seven allies the possibility of Italy pulling out of China's Belt and Road initiative, though a final decision has not been reached.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 1, 2023
Italy squandering economic lifeline as migrant talent goes to waste
The scant prospects in Italy for foreign-born workers, however qualified they are, raises red flags for a country with a chronically stagnant economy and a rapidly shrinking population.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 22, 2023
Italy may pull out of China's Belt and Road initiative as U.S. backs stronger break
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is getting dragged into the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing as she tries to disentangle Italy from its close relationship with China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 21, 2023
To all those lab meat skeptics: Please, just stay out of the way
Europe is doing it again — stigmatizing scientific innovations, such as with lab-grown meat, that will be crucial to our future food supply.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Apr 16, 2023
Japan springs into action for Salone del Mobile Milan 2023
The world’s largest annual furniture and design trade fair is back in full force, and Japanese designers are well represented.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 26, 2023
Who will take care of Italy’s older people? Robots, maybe.
The Western world’s oldest population is facing a crisis of caregivers. Some are looking for a little helping, plastic, hand.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2023
Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals
Japan has reached the WBC semifinals for the fifth straight time.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 14, 2023
Japan weighs defense exports as it shows off fighter jet plans
The Global Combat Air Program is the country’s first major military development plan with partners other than the U.S. since World War II.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 3, 2023
Pakistani field hockey player Shahida Raza was seeking better life before migrant shipwreck near Italy
Raza was one of two nationals that Pakistan's foreign ministry said died in the shipwreck.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2023
Migrant shipwreck in Italy kills at least 59, including 12 children
The incident has reopened a debate on migration in Italy, where the recently-elected right-wing government's tough new laws for migrant rescue charities have drawn criticism from the U.N.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 18, 2023
China's Xi plans 'peace speech' on Ukraine invasion anniversary, Italy says
The Feb. 24 speech will apparently continue Beijing's line of urging peace while avoiding condemnation of its ally Russia.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 13, 2023
Steve Borthwick earns first victory as England coach
Borthwick's reign started with a 29-23 loss at home against Scotland last weekend in the first round of the tournament.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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