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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2022
The newest problem for Trump’s Truth Social app is Elon Musk
Elon Musk's plan for a potential hostile takeover of Twitter is the latest challenge for the Truth Social app, which Trump has positioned as Twitter's freewheeling conservative counterpart.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2022
In defense of Elon Musk's managerial excellence
The Tesla CEO's track record proves he's a pre-eminent builder of businesses and maximizer of shareholder value.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2022
Twitter exploring a sale would make free speech an afterthought
Elon Musk — the world's richest man — says he wants to make Twitter an 'arena for free speech,' which alarms many who are worried about hate speech and bullying.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2022
The elusive politics of Elon Musk
Musk, 50, who was born in South Africa and only became an American citizen in 2002, expresses views that don't fit neatly into America's binary, left-right political framework.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 15, 2022
Why Elon Musk's Warren Buffett-like playbook won't work on Twitter
Musk's bid has been deemed too low by the market and too thin on financing details.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2022
Elon Musk makes $43 billion offer for Twitter to build 'arena for free speech'
Musk, a self-described 'free speech absolutist,' has been critical of the social media platform and its policies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 13, 2022
Elon Musk sued by ex-Twitter shareholders over delay in disclosing stake
Former shareholders led by Marc Rasella said the delayed disclosure let Musk buy more Twitter shares at lower prices, while defrauding them into selling at 'artificially deflated' prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2022
Twitter grapples with an Elon Musk problem
Musk, Twitter's largest shareholder and one of its highest-profile users, could very well use the social media platform against itself and even buy enough shares to take over the company.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Apr 7, 2022
Musk's Twitter bet gins up meme stock hype
Musk's popularity with retail investors was one of the reasons why Twitter agreed this week to offer him a seat on its board of directors, sources said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 6, 2022
Elon Musk’s Twitter investment could be bad news for free speech
Musk posted on Twitter, 'Given that Twitter serves as the de facto public town square, failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy. What should be done?”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Apr 6, 2022
Elon Musk may add to U.S. regulator's ire with late report about Twitter stake
U.S. securities law requires disclosure within 10 days of acquiring 5% of a company, and in Musk's case the 10-day deadline was March 24.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 6, 2022
Elon Musk joins Twitter’s board, pitching ideas big and small
The move has implications for a social network where world leaders, lawmakers, celebrities and more than 217 million users conduct their daily public discourse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 5, 2022
Elon Musk’s ‘passive’ Twitter stake starts with poll on edit button
Whether Musk stays passive or switches to active, Twitter shares soared 27% on Monday, a signal that shareholders welcome his investment.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 4, 2022
Putin's propaganda machine undercut by social media blackout
In the five years since Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. election, Facebook and Twitter have built systems to ensure they wouldn't be blindsided the next time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 28, 2022
As Russia invades Ukraine, Moscow battles Big Tech to control the narrative
As Russian missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities, another battle to control the narrative took place online and over the airwaves.
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2022
Meet the 'fanyus,' the passionate yet chaotic force behind Yuzuru Hanyu
The two-time Olympic champion's fandom, which spans borders, cultures and generations, is one of figure skating's most passionate — and polarizing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2022
Japan leads pack as Twitter sees record number of government demands to remove content
The platform said governments made 43,387 legal demands for the removal of content from 196,878 accounts over a six-month period.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 6, 2022
Twitter creates monitoring team to prepare for Capitol riot anniversary
Major social media platforms were accused of enabling extremists on Jan. 6, 2021 — now they're claiming to watch their platforms more carefully for threats.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 4, 2022
Shopping through social-media platforms expected to hit $1.2 trillion by 2025: study
More than half of so-called social buyers surveyed said they are likely to support small businesses over larger retailers.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
NFL comeback star Damar Hamlin shares life-saving message in Tokyo
Damar Hamlin poses with students at The American School in Japan in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Thursday.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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