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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 1, 2021
Vietnam targets growth surge in Communist Party economic blueprint
Having sidestepped the worst of the coronavirus pandemic so far, Vietnam aims to rev up its economy over the next five years, trusting its custom-tooled mix of free trade deals, privatization and tight COVID-19 curbs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 1, 2021
AstraZeneca boosts COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to EU amid chaotic rollout
AstraZeneca PLC will deliver 9 million additional vaccine doses to the European Union in the first quarter of this year as the bloc tries to get its chaotic inoculation drive on track.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 1, 2021
Trump names new impeachment lawyers after parting with team
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that two trial lawyers will take over representing him at his upcoming impeachment trial after parting ways with his previous defense team.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 1, 2021
A cat who understands just how amazing freedom can feel
The green-eyed Nezuko is a pretty little cat who tends to look a bit rough, due in part to her background and in part to her tomboy nature.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 1, 2021
Russia detains more than 5,000 at protests backing jailed Kremlin critic Navalny
The protest was a test of Navalny's support after many of his prominent allies were targeted in a crackdown earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 31, 2021
A tulip by another name? 'Gamestonk' and the case for investor caution
The likelihood that most of the losses from the rally in GameStop will come among the same group of retail investors who prodded it higher is leaving many on Wall Street baffled.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 31, 2021
Navalny, WHO and Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have a track record of picking the winner.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 31, 2021
Naomi Osaka says she would quarantine again for the Olympics
Naomi Osaka said she would be willing to undergo two more weeks of quarantine to play at the Tokyo Olympics later this year, if it helped ensure the safety of the people of her home country.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 31, 2021
Most Australian Open participants clear quarantine
The Australian Open quarantine facilities are still holding 15 people, including one player and two others who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in their lockdown, Melbourne health authorities said on Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 31, 2021
Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to remote island despite criticism
More than 1,400 Rohingya Muslim refugees were relocated to a remote island in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, despite opposition from human rights groups concerned about the site's vulnerability to storms and flooding.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 31, 2021
Italian Olympic Committee says it won't ask for athletes to be vaccinated first
The president of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) said on Saturday that it will never ask for its athletes to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before others in the country ahead of the Tokyo Summer Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 30, 2021
Afghanistan's first female breakdancer sets sights on Paris Olympics
Many conservative Afghans frown on dancing of any description, and even more vehemently object to a woman's public participation — some of them violently.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 30, 2021
CDC orders sweeping U.S. transportation mask mandate as COVID-19 rages
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a sweeping order late Friday requiring the use of face masks on nearly all forms of public transportation Monday as the country continues to report thousands of daily COVID-19 deaths.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 30, 2021
Vietnam OKs AstraZeneca vaccine and cuts short Communist Party congress
Vietnam approved its first vaccine for the new coronavirus and cut short a key ruling Communist Party meeting on Saturday as it battled its biggest flare-up yet of COVID-19, state media reported.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 30, 2021
Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians reflects on decision to go all in on Tom Brady
'You can't hit a home run unless you're going to swing for one,' Arians said. 'You can't do anything special in life sitting on a fence.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2021
No. 1 Ash Barty thrilled to be back on court
Australia's world No. 1 Ash Barty was delighted to return to competition after 11 months on Friday, although her comeback in Adelaide ended with a loss against Simona Halep.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 30, 2021
U.S. House Democrat to move office after confrontation with Republican lawmaker
In the latest sign of rising tensions within the U.S. Congress, a Democratic congresswoman said Friday she plans to relocate her Capitol Hill office for safety reasons after being "berated" by an outspoken conservative Republican congresswoman.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Japan vaccine chief says nationalism could disrupt global supplies of COVID-19 shots
Taro Kono said he was concerned about a EU announcement that it may block exports of vaccines produced there until sufficient supplies are provided to the European people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 29, 2021
WHO team in Wuhan visits hospital that treated early COVID-19 cases
The mission to look at COVID-19's origins has been plagued by delays, concern over access and bickering between China and the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 29, 2021
SoftBank's Zozo offers tech glasses to help cosmetics buyers get skin tone right
Japanese online fashion retailer Zozo Inc. on Friday launched skin tone measuring glasses for ordering cosmetics online, making its latest fashion tech offering as it expands beyond apparel.

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