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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 15, 2019

Bolivian parties strike deal to end political chaos

Bolivia's interim government and lawmakers from the party of unseated leader Evo Morales struck a deal late on Thursday to pursue new elections, potentially helping resolve the South American country's political crisis.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2019

Hong Kong condemns 'violent mob' attack on its justice secretary in London

The Hong Kong government condemned on Friday an attack by a "violent mob" on the city's justice secretary in London, the first direct altercation between demonstrators and a government minister during months of often violent protests.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2019

North Korea assembles large fleet of military aircraft at east coast airport

North Korea may be preparing for a massive show of force, according to an analysis Friday of new satellite imagery that shows dozens of military aircraft parked wingtip to wingtip at an airport on the country's east coast.
CULTURE / Music
Nov 15, 2019

Da Pump, Arashi, Twice among lineup for 70th 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' music show

Alongside perennials will be acts making their first appearances on the music battle show, such as Foorin, King Gnu and Kis-My-Ft2
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW
Nov 15, 2019

Through scandal and stellar sales, AKB48 dominated the past decade in Japan

Do you know the songs? 'Heavy Rotation,' 'Gingham Check,' 'Ponytail to Shushu' .... Even if you don't, you're likely aware of the sales model that AKB48 has exported to the rest of the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / Wide Angle
Nov 15, 2019

'Queer Eye' takes a peek at Japan

Netflix's new series of 'Queer Eye' sees the Fab Five hit the streets of Tokyo, where they come face to face with the restrictions of Japanese social norms
Special Supplements
Nov 15, 2019

Empowering Slovenia's Business: Green. Creative. Smart.

In 2019, SPIRIT Slovenia, the Public Agency for Entrepreneurship, Internationalization, Foreign Investments and Technology, launched an international communications campaign Green. Creative. Smart. under the state brand "I feel Slovenia."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 15, 2019

Robert De Niro to get lifetime achievement award from actor union

Robert De Niro, a two-time Oscar winner and considered one of the finest actors of his generation, is to get the annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) lifetime achievement award.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Stability built on partnerships with Japan and the world

Chile has come a very long way since the restoration of democratic rule in the 1990s. And over the past two decades, the country has focused on building a secure political system and stable economy, one that can withstand temporary disruptions, domestic and overseas.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Nissan Chile: Driven towards excellence

In a clear step to increase its influence over Latin American operations, Japanese automaker Nissan converted its Chilean distributor into a full subsidiary in 2015. Present in the country for more than 50 years, the decision was a right one because it sold a record number of units last fiscal year....
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Making heavy movements toward social change

Starting off in 1921, Takeuchi Mining Industry has grown into the Japanese multinational giant Komatsu, known around the world for high-quality construction, mining, forestry and military equipment. Based in Tokyo, the company has operations in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Anasac: Protecting Latin America’s crops

Chile has always valued the geography and topography that has allowed it to build a healthy and robust agriculture sector. Because of that natural advantage, agriculture has remained one of the country’s economic pillars, consistently among the top three contributors to the economy.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Mining new solutions for success

Although backed by very strong companies, size hasn’t assured smooth operations for Sierra Gorda SCM, which has remained one of the largest copper mining operations in the Antofagasta region of Chile. In fact, the company got off to a precarious start.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

CHILENUT: Cracking open the Japanese market

With more than 47,000 hectares of planted area as of 2019, Chile is one of the largest producers of walnuts in the world with South America, Europe and the Middle East as its biggest export markets.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Viña Luis Felipe Edwards: Better and stronger with age

Selling to more than 90 countries and looking after 2,000 hectares of vineyards, Luis Felipe Edwards Jr. made his father’s company into Chile’s third-largest exporter of wine both in terms of value and volume.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

From the ground up: the story of Viña San Esteban

As wine grows increasingly more popular in Japan, the competition has become tighter across the board. For Viña San Esteban CEO Horacio Vicente, the 45-year-old family business is ready to take on the challenge.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019

South African Airways cancels flights as union ranks ready strike over wages and job cuts

South African Airways (SAA) has canceled flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday because of a pending strike by a majority of employees over a wage dispute and the state-run carrier's plans to cut jobs.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

A partner for Chile’s economic diversification

Head down to the southern tip of Chile and there is no denying that the region occupies a vital position in the country’s economy with its expansive aquaculture industry — mainly growers of salmon, shellfish and algae.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Mitsubishi remains committed to growing together with Chile

Mitsubishi Corp. has grown with Chile since the 1950s and seen its remarkable growth, as well as the country’s strength to overcome tough times.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Transforming business closely with a global Japanese brand

Rhona was formed in 1964 following the merger of two engineering companies — Neuweiler y Reitz Ltda. and Aspillaga y Hornauer y Cia Ltda.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Chile report 2019
Nov 15, 2019

Business climate action: Arauco announces carbon neutrality by 2020

The climate emergency and its consequences have taken the entire world to a point where diagnoses are no longer enough. Moving from words to action as countries, as citizens and businesses is imperative.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019

U.S. should suspend Hong Kong's special economic status if China army quells protests, panel says

The U.S. Congress should enact legislation that would suspend the special economic status Hong Kong enjoys under U.S. law should China deploy forces to crush protests in the territory, a congressional advisory body said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 15, 2019

Google restricts data-sharing for ads under EU privacy pressure

Google said it would make changes to its advertising technology to better protect people's privacy following scrutiny by European Union watchdogs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2019

Russia sets up chopper base in northern Syria after U.S. exit

Russia has set up a helicopter base at an airport in the north-eastern Syrian city of Qamishli, the Russian Defense Ministry's Zvezda TV channel said on Thursday, a move designed to increase Moscow's control over events on the ground there.
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019

Venezuela said secretly exporting millions of barrels of oil as tankers turn off transponders

The Dragon, a massive oil tanker flying the Liberian flag, is supposed to be floating somewhere off the coast of France, according to its last GPS signal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019

Boeing may be rushing 737 Max's return to service, Southwest pilot union says

Southwest Airlines Co.'s pilots union stepped up its criticism of Boeing Co., saying the plane-maker may be trying to rush the return to service of its grounded 737 Max.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Nov 15, 2019

[VIDEO] Kioi Crystal Winter ’19/‘20

MULTIMEDIA
Nov 15, 2019

[VIDEO] A Star Wars Christmas celebration in Tokyo’s Marunouchi area

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