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Eric Lam
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2021
China-U.S. rivalry brings promise of innovation investors crave
U.S. President Joe Biden's rallying call to the richest nations to counter China's growing global influence may end up drawing investors to the markets of America's rival.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 25, 2020
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam vows closer ties with Beijing in key speech
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam vowed to continue strengthening ties with China, using an annual policy address to defend Beijing’s tightening grip over the financial hub and announce new steps to boost economic links with the mainland.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 2, 2020
Hong Kong ensures ‘stable’ holiday with thousands of riot police
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam relied on thousands of riot police to enforce what she declared was a return to stability, sweeping up scores of would-be protesters before they could mobilize another mass demonstration on the anniversary of communist rule in China.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 18, 2019
Hong Kong job market starts weakening as recession deepens and riots exact toll
After months of political protests and the onset of a recession, Hong Kong's resilient labor market is starting to crack.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 10, 2019
Time for a reality check on trade as Asia stock rally fades
Sure, the trade war between the U.S. and China seems to be easing. But, with few details available after three days of midlevel talks, other than the promise of more talks, equity investors are taking a pause.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 16, 2017
Toyota sold just one Prius in China in December as demand disappears
If you're reading this in China and you bought a Prius in December, congratulations — you were the only one.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Tropical Storm Nari moves northward, with possible landfall Tuesday
Tropical Storm Nari's forecast path as of Monday morning
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Is Japanese skin really ‘too smooth’ for Hideo Kojima’s games?
Hideo Kojima, the leading auteur in Japanese video games, has skirted controversy in the wake of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
Apple’s Craig Federighi shows off a set of emoji at a conference on June 13, 2016. While the small pictures have proved helpful in conveying nuance in our texts, younger people are using them less often.
‘Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game’
After nearly shuttering earlier this year, the Tokyo-based Game Preservation Society continues its work to save the early history of Japanese gaming.

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