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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 5, 2021
G7 nations 'just 1 millimeter' from historic tax deal
Some of the world's richest nations are within touching distance of a historic deal to close the net on large companies that do not pay their fair share of tax.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 5, 2021
Bribing people to get COVID-19 vaccines just might be working in U.S.
Incentives don't get all the credit — in some states, younger people only recently became eligible for vaccines — but experts say they're helping, especially among those on the fence.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2021
South Korean designer creates 'Third Eye' for 'smartphone zombies'
The product is a satirical solution for those who can't take their eyes away from their screen long enough to stop themselves walking into a wall or other obstacle.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 5, 2021
Facebook suspends Trump until 2023 and shifts rules for world leaders
The social media platform had suspended Trump's account the day after the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot, determining he had incited violence.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 5, 2021
Naomi Osaka shows what a real champion is made of
Osaka is an introvert with high expectations of herself and who battles anxiety and depression. Success and those earnings have not eliminated her unease.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2021
Microsoft says error led to no matching Bing images for Tiananmen 'tank man'
Microsoft said the issue was 'due to an accidental human error and we are actively working to resolve this.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 4, 2021
More typhoons than usual forecast for East Asia by September
Such storms have wrought havoc running into damages of more than $175 billion across Asia in the past decade, international disaster database EM-DAT shows.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2021
G7 finance ministers meet in London to broker global tax deal
The talks are aimed at moving closer to a global deal to raise more tax revenue from the likes of Google, Facebook and Amazon.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2021
Chinese drugmakers take aim at lucrative U.S. anti-cancer market
In recent years, medicines that free the immune system to attack tumors have become blockbusters in a $150 billion global market.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 4, 2021
NHL suspends Jets' Mark Scheifele for 4 games for hit on Canadiens' Jake Evans
Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele has been suspended four games by the NHL Department of Player Safety.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 4, 2021
Biden sets out plan to share 25 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with the world
Concern has been growing about the huge disparity in vaccination rates between developing countries and advanced economies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 4, 2021
Biden order bans investment in dozens of Chinese defense and tech firms
The order prevents U.S. investment from supporting the Chinese military-industrial complex, as well as military, intelligence, and security research and development programs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2021
Taliban look to grab power as U.S. departs Afghanistan, U.N. warns
Taliban militants are gathering across Afghanistan in preparation for a possible takeover of the country by force as U.S. and NATO troops exit over the next few months, the United Nations has warned.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2021
Hong Kong parking spot sells for $1.3 million, setting record
Hong Kong's luxury home market has seen record-breaking transactions as buyers' confidence comes back.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2021
This deadly coral disease is threatening more than just reefs
In South Caicos, researchers have reported a 62% loss of live hard coral coverage at three long-term research sites since stony coral tissue loss disease was first detected there in 2019.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 3, 2021
Packers not sure if Aaron Rodgers will attend minicamp
With a week to go until mandatory minicamp, the Green Bay Packers have no clue if star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be in attendance or not. Head coach Matt LaFleur, admitted as much on Wednesday to Packersnews.com.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 3, 2021
Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases
Israel's Health Ministry said on Tuesday it had found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly in young men who received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Israel were likely linked to their vaccination.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 3, 2021
Revival of lab leak theory risks making U.S.-China relations worse
The probe comes at a sensitive time in U.S.-China relations, with both governments showing signs they want to move beyond the vitriol of Donald Trump's presidency.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2021
Cautious China keeps borders shut despite mass vaccination drive
Despite only one COVID-19 fatality in the last 13 months and growing protection from inoculations, top officials maintain aggressive rhetoric when talking about the virus' risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2021
JBS moves to reopen ‘vast majority’ of beef plants after cyberattack
The JBS attack is thrusting America's system of churning out cheap meat back into the spotlight.

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