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Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 27, 2022
Breakthrough in Venezuela talks spurs U.S. to ease embargo
The agreement could potentially ease a massive flow of refugees from Venezuela throughout the region, and even impact world oil markets.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2022
America should rethink its economic war on China
The peaceful economic relationship between the U.S. and China of the past 30 years may not have been perfect, but it is certainly better than what will come from zero-sum rivalry.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2022
Indian billionaire's mega-port hangs in the balance as a fishing community protests
The tense standoff has dragged on, with protesters saying they can congregate quickly if police move to dismantle their makeshift shelter.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2022
Emanuel slams China's Xi for trying to 'airbrush' over 'wolf warrior' approach
U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel criticized the Chinese leader's re-emergence on the global stage as an attempt at controlling damage wrought by Beijing's combative diplomatic approach.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2022
The global economy and secular inflation
After enjoying a long period of deflationary conditions, the global economy is being pushed by a wide range of forces toward a new and more difficult equilibrium.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Nov 19, 2022
China restates vow for freer regional trade, but path forward unclear
Noting that 'only openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation is the right way forward for humanity,' Xi said that China will continue working toward joining the CPTPP.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 17, 2022
Japan’s trade deficit driven wider by weak yen as imports surge
The trade gap grew to u00a52.16 trillion ($15.5 billion) from u00a52.09 trillion, the finance ministry reported Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 14, 2022
Biden and Xi clash on Taiwan but find common ground on Ukraine
The two leaders sought to lower the temperature as they met for around three hours, with the presidents both saying they wanted to prevent high tensions from spilling over into conflict.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 14, 2022
Intensifying geopolitical rivalries dominate ASEAN summits
ASEAN nations are working to ensure the current geopolitical dynamics between China and the U.S. do not turn into a new Cold War.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Nov 14, 2022
Tohoku fruit producers look to overseas markets for growth
With Aomori marketing its apples in India, and Yamagata pears breaking into East Asia, the products are seen as being key to increased exports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 14, 2022
Biden’s chip curbs outdo Trump in forcing world to align on China
American officials have repeatedly said that if allies do not align with Washington on the latest rules, they could ban sales of foreign chip equipment that contain U.S. technology.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
For Biden and Xi, a long relationship with rising mutual suspicion
The men, who first met as vice presidents, plan to hold face-to-face talks for the first time as national leaders, and at a time when animus defines U.S.-China relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 9, 2022
Japan's current account surplus falls to 8-year low in fiscal first half
The country saw the biggest year-on-year decline in surplus in the period since the second half of fiscal 2008, and logged its highest ever half-year exports as car and steel shipments rose.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 8, 2022
Nvidia offers new advanced chip for China that meets U.S. export controls
The new chip, called the A800, represents the first reported effort by a U.S. semiconductor company to create advanced processors for China that follow new U.S. trade rules.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 7, 2022
China's trade shrinks as COVID curbs and global slowdown jolt demand
China's exports and imports unexpectedly contracted in October, the first simultaneous slump since May 2020.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2022
Why Germany is at odds o­­ver Scholz’s trip to China
While some view the visit as key for Berlin to shore up economic ties with its top trading partner, others fear the country could become over-reliant on yet another authoritarian state.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 31, 2022
U.N., Turkey and Ukraine press ahead with Black Sea grain deal despite Russian pullout
Russia, which invaded Ukraine on. Feb 24, on Saturday halted its role in the Black Sea deal for an 'indefinite term,' cutting shipments from one of the world's top grain exporters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2022
Japan automakers boost exports in September amid weak yen
The surge in exports by Japanese automakers came as the yen fell sharply against the dollar due to widening interest rate differentials between Japan and the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2022
Tokyo inflation hits 40-year high in October on energy and feeble yen
The figures provide fresh evidence of a weaker yen magnifying the inflationary pressures caused by higher commodity prices.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 26, 2022
Swamped by crises at home, Sunak expected to adopt pragmatic Asia policy
New PM has vowed to prioritize “policies not personalities,” while attempting to unite his party after his predecessor's chaotic time in office.

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