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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 13, 2020

A tithe approach to volunteering in our post-pandemic world

The rewards of volunteering are enormous for one's self and community.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 13, 2020

Is Japan pulling its companies out of China?

A recent Abe announcement is significant but hardly signals a decoupling.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 13, 2020

Can a broke America fight a cold war with China?

The coronavirus has united Americans against Beijing's aggressions, but it will also devastate the Pentagon budget.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 13, 2020

Keeping up with the Fed

Economies like Japan will have little choice but to pursue post-pandemic monetary expansion.
JAPAN
May 13, 2020

Japan's 'virus vigilantes' take on rule-breakers and invaders

Officials have reported instances of cars with out-of-prefecture license plates being tailgated and vandalized, and their drivers targeted with verbal abuse.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 13, 2020

Fans have to turn to other options for their sumo fix during virus-related down period

Books, movies and the internet are among things sumo fans can use to pass time until the action in the ring resumes
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2020

Tokyo reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, reports say, in lowest figure since March 22

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus infections Wednesday, local media reported — the lowest daily figure since March 22, when three cases were confirmed.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 13, 2020

NBA players want to play if situation deemed safe

A person familiar with the results of a poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be "overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 13, 2020

BayStars owner says NPB facing unprecedented situation with pandemic

The owners of the 12 NPB clubs recognize the league could face a “critical situation” due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, Yokohama DeNA BayStars owner Tomoko Namba said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 13, 2020

Las Vegas Sands folds on $10 billion Japan casino project

Announcement of the end of long-term courtship seen as likely to deal further blow to Japan's pandemic-hit tourism numbers.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 13, 2020

Virus forcing rethink of Japanese way of business at Toyota, CEO says

Changes in working style due to the pandemic may spur changes as companies are forced to re-examine long-entrenched business practices.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 13, 2020

Joe Biden to hammer Trump's 'tough talk, weak action' on China over coronavirus, top adviser says

U.S. President Donald Trump has seized on Americans' growing animosity toward China over the coronavirus outbreak to underpin his re-election pitch, arguing he will hit Beijing harder than anyone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 13, 2020

A tale of two Japanese drugs in tests to fight COVID-19

Avigan and camostat are undergoing trials as they may be effective in treating illnesses brought on by coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2020

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam pushes pro-China agenda, risking Trump’s wrath

Democracy activists see Lam's move to push the national anthem law as a potential precursor to bringing in national security legislation.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2020

Clean lockdown air saves lives, especially in Los Angeles

America’s air is cleaner as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, and that’s likely to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by pollution, according to a new study.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 13, 2020

Traders are rewriting strategies for post-epidemic Asia stocks

As it becomes increasingly clear that the coronavirus pandemic will have social and economic effects that outlast personnel lockdowns, market participants are re-drawing their long-term trading strategies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 13, 2020

$460 billion Japan fund hunts for bargains in emerging bonds

Bonds from countries such as Mexico, with its multifaceted economy and competitive industries, offer higher rates of return as yields from more developed economies fall.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2020

Social stigma and harassment undermine COVID-19 testing efforts across Asia

Public health officials around the world have agreed that testing and contact tracing are vital to containing the coronavirus pandemic. But for many people, coming forward to get tested — let alone revealing the personal information of friends, family and close associates — is more terrifying than...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 13, 2020

U.K. says it plans to start virtual trade talks with Japan shortly

Britain estimates a deal could increase trade flows between the two countries by u00a52 trillion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 13, 2020

Post-pandemic stimulus may slow end of coal in Southeast Asia and Japan

As economies work to reopen, coal-fired plants likely to be favored over more expensive wind and solar power generation.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2020

COVID-19 survivors could suffer severe health effects for years

More than one million people around the world have been deemed recovered from the coronavirus, but beating the initial sickness may be just the first of many battles for those who have survived.

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
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