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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 27, 2023

Competition growing over sales of energy-saving goods in Japan

Many consumers are buying new air conditioners to replace old ones as the hot and humid season gets underway.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Summer Olympics
Jun 27, 2023

USOPC will listen to any IOC plan for Russians to compete in Paris

Pressure is mounting on the IOC, sporting federations, national Olympic committees and governments to make a call on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 27, 2023

India’s June heat wave deaths are a harbinger of worse to come

The numerous anecdotal reports of a spike in deaths among the most vulnerable in society have heightened concerns about both central and local government preparations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 27, 2023

Taiwan faces a #MeToo wave triggered by a Netflix hit

Inspired by a popular Netflix show and decades of women's rights activism, a belated #MeToo movement has finally arrived in Taiwan.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 27, 2023

New balls, please: Wimbledon hopefuls do battle in qualifying event

To secure a place at Wimbledon, which starts next week, players must win all three of their knockout matches at Roehampton.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jun 27, 2023

Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge sets sights on Olympic marathon treble

A third gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024 would make Kipchoge the undisputed marathon giant at the Games, and bring him a victory steeped in symbolism.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2023

Young Chinese entrepreneurs starting new businesses in Japan

The trend is being fueled by increased support for entrepreneurs through the hosting of startup business contests.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 27, 2023

Shohei Ohtani regains sole MLB home run lead in Angels' win

Ohtani was called out on strikes in the first inning, but tied it in the fourth in his second at-bat against the White Sox's Dylan Cease.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2023

Twenty-four hours that shook the Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to the rebellion by Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was hardly that of a powerful leader or even a skilled tactician.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 27, 2023

Official behind last year’s ¥9.33 trillion yen intervention strategy reappointed

Masato Kanda has become just the fourth official in the past three decades to serve a third year as vice finance minister for international affairs, Finance Ministry documents show.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 27, 2023

Rui Hachimura to skip World Cup to focus on next NBA season

The Lakers forward was among Japan's 25-man roster, which will be trimmed down to 12 players ahead of the tournament.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / EXPLAINER
Jun 27, 2023

Why the wind power industry has hit turbulence

While industry has grown quickly over the past two decades, it still faces various hurdles that must be overcome.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 27, 2023

Mizuho rolls out generative AI to all 45,000 bank staff in Japan

Already, managers and rank-and-file employees are submitting dozens of pitches for ways to harness the technology even before the software is installed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 27, 2023

BOJ held record 53% of Japan government bonds at end of March

The BOJ has held more than half of the government's debt for three straight quarters.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2023

Hajj pilgrims endure Saudi summer as climate change turns up the heat

Global warming has made Saudi Arabia's desert climate even hotter in recent years, probably exceeding the temperatures of the Prophet Muhammed's time about 1,400 years ago.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 27, 2023

Former vice minister Oba, renowned for shaping currency policy, dies at 94

Oba was a key figure in negotiating the 1985 Plaza Accord, intended to stop the U.S. dollar's rise against other major economies' currencies.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2023

U.S. denies any role in Russia uprising as allies watch and wait

In his first public comments about the matter, U.S. President Joe Biden said it was still too soon to make any conclusions about the revolt by Wagner Group mercenaries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 27, 2023

Japan to launch prescription-free trial sale of morning-after pill

Under current rules, women, including victims of sexual assault, must go to a clinic or hospital for a prescription to obtain an emergency contraceptive.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2023

COVAX vaccine initiative has $2.6 billion left to spend as pandemic recedes

The initiative is set to wind up at the end of this year, although some of its work will continue.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2023

Putin blasts Wagner ‘traitors’ in first speech to nation after dramatic mutiny

The Russian president spoke hours after Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said he wasn’t trying to oust Putin but would maintain his mercenary company despite official efforts to shut it down.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2023

Canada’s explosive wildfires have damaged a forest carbon offset project

With Canada facing what’s on track to be its worst wildfire season on record, climate experts and offset developers are concerned it could be a harbinger of what’s to come.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2023

Climate and environmental change puts 90% of marine food at risk, study says

Overproduction in the industry, which has driven the destruction of wetland habitats, has caused significant environmental damage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2023

A second life for EV batteries? Depends how long the first is.

Demand for used batteries for storage is likely to soar as intermittent renewable energy takes on a bigger role.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 27, 2023

Ichikawa Ennosuke arrested over assistance in mother’s suicide

He had previously told the police that his parents had taken sleeping pills and that they had discussed dying together.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 27, 2023

After the buzz, investors are doing their own homework on AI

Businesses ranging from IT services and consulting to media, information and education are now under portfolio managers' microscopes to assess the potential for AI disruption.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 27, 2023

Victor Wembanyama to skip FIBA World Cup, focus on NBA rookie season

France is the reigning Olympic silver medalist with an eye on winning the World Cup in September.
Japan Times
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 27, 2023

Mugiko is a Shiba with 'main character' energy

This dog really loves the affections of humans. However, that also means she may do better in a home without any cats as competition.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 26, 2023

Russia tries to portray return to order after Wagner mutiny

The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had spoken to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi by phone and had received Tehran's 'full support' in connection with the mutiny.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2023

Japan unveils ¥904 billion deal to buy out chip linchpin JSR

The government-backed Japan Investment Corp. plans to offer shareholders ¥4,350 a share in a tender offer around December.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2023

Japanese firms wary of students' use of AI in job applications, survey finds

Companies including a machinery-maker and a financial institution said they have decided to ban the use of generative AI in job applications from students.

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