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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2022
Japan to 'drastically strengthen' defense capability, policy draft says
The draft does not specify security threats in the region, but Japan's defense planners have expressed repeated concern about China and North Korea.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 27, 2022
U.N. Security Council split spells end of an era for U.S.-led sanctions on North Korea
The two countries on Thursday vetoed a U.S.-led push to impose more U.N. sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2022
In Asia, Biden’s good work and best intentions can only go so far
U.S. President Joe Biden's five-day trip to Japan and South Korea will be judged a success.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2022
North Korea launches apparent ICBM, a day after Biden departs Asia
South Korea's military said its nuclear-armed neighbor had launched an apparent long-range missile just a day after U.S. leader Joe Biden wrapped up his first visit to Asia as president.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2022
North Korea says no new fever deaths as COVID-19 situation is under control
The COVID-19 wave, which North Korea first declared on May 12, has fueled concerns over a lack of vaccines, inadequate medical infrastructure and a potential food crisis.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 23, 2022
Biden launches Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 13 nations including Japan
The IPEF is an attempt by the U.S. to reassert its economic leadership in the region after it withdrew from a major Asia-Pacific trade pact in 2017 under Donald Trump.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2022
Biden vows to defend Taiwan as Kishida pledges unprecedented hike in defense spending
The U.S. leader's comment — which was at odds with Washington's long-standing policy — came after his first in-person summit with Kishida.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 23, 2022
South Korea's Yoon uses Biden summit as springboard for global agenda as China looms
Inaugurated on May 10, Yoon has said his main foreign policy goal will be to make South Korea a 'global pivotal state” with a focus on promoting freedom, peace and prosperity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 22, 2022
Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia
Kishida is expected to use plans for boosted defense spending and a tougher public stance on China as a way to nudge Biden to more clearly recognize and address Tokyo's concerns over Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2022
Biden struggles to woo Asian nations wary of upsetting China
Before Biden touched down in South Korea on Friday, many officials in the region struggled to understand the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2022
Biden hails U.S.-South Korea alliance on tour of Samsung plant with Yoon
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol joined Biden at the event and said that 'based on advanced technology and supply chain cooperation,” he'd seek to upgrade U.S.-South Korea relations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2022
North Korea's Dr. Fauci? Health official emerges as face of COVID campaign.
The little-known official, Ryu Yong Chol, has become the public face of the isolated country's battle against the coronavirus.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 20, 2022
North Korea’s missile frenzy must have consequences
After multiple missile launches, it's time for the U.S. and its allies in Asia to turn up the heat on Kim Jong Un's dictatorship.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2022
North Korea hails 'good results' on COVID-19 as fever cases pass 2 million
The country has not responded to offers from its old enemies, South Korea and the United States, to send help, a South Korean official said.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 20, 2022
Biden has little to entice Kim Jong Un to stop weapons tests
The U.S. push to isolate Russia over the war in Ukraine, coupled with increasing animosity toward China, has allowed Kim to boost his nuclear deterrent without fear of more U.N. sanctions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2022
North Korea wants to follow China’s COVID ‘success.’ Its plan may backfire.
If North Koreans were placed under the kind of extreme lockdowns seen in China, the government would be unable to provide basic needs, health experts say.
Social media helps fuel growing 'sex tourism' in Japan
People walk down a street in the red-light entertainment area of Kabukicho in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo on March 31.
Japan buys first South Korean rice in over two decades as prices surge
Bags of rice at a warehouse in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Japan imported South Korean rice for the first time since 1999 this month amid soaring domestic prices for the staple grain.
Nvidia CEO lobbies Japan to generate more power to fuel AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang answers questions from reporters after his meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Monday.
Nvidia CEO urges LDP to build up Japan’s AI infrastructure
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba receives a gift from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the start of their meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Monday.
Yen on the march as Plaza Accord 2.0 debate grows
The yen strengthened dramatically this month — hitting ¥139.9 to the dollar on Tuesday — and could become a topic of conversation in trade talks between the United States and Japan.
Is Japan’s parliament ready to welcome more youth to its ranks?
Lower House lawmaker Kai Odake in his Tokyo office on Wednesday
The floor is art: Takuro Tamayama transforms mundanity
Takuro Tamayama’s sculpture “Models (Pair, 6 sets, 12 rings)” comes with a mathematical formation that scales it for different spaces.
Nothing sells like Shohei Ohtani, MLB’s marketing megastar
People walk past an advertisement featuring Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani outside Tokyo Dome on March 18.
Calling all Potterheads: ‘The Goblet of Fire’ comes to Tokyo
The Tokyo version of the globe-trotting exhibition features a Ministry of Magic set, which includes an imposing replica of the Magic Is Might monument representing magical fascism.
Tokyo stock picker advises Trump-proofing portfolios with Godzilla creator Toho
The head of Godzilla, a Japanese monster movie character, is seen on a building of Toho Cinema in Tokyo. Toho is one tariff-defensive stock being recommended by brokers.

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