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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 1, 2020

New border flash point raises tensions between China and India

The latest development comes after multiple rounds of high-level military talks failed to end a monthslong standoff.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 30, 2020

‘Enough is enough’: New racial justice leaders rise in Wisconsin city

He walked near the front of the march in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Saturday, a trail of hundreds of demonstrators behind him, raising a black-gloved fist in the air. His white Chicago Bulls shorts flopped past his knees and the gold block letters on his black T-shirt glistened.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2020

Tokyo asks restaurants to continue shortened hours until mid-September

Food establishments located outside of the central 23 wards will be exempted from the request from Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 27, 2020

With new arrests, Hong Kong’s police try to change the narrative

Authorities have tried to recast the facts around an incident last year at Yuen Long station in which a group of men in white shirts struck unarmed commuters with bats.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 22, 2020

New antibody tests offer better snapshot of COVID-19 immunity

A new crop of COVID-19 antibody tests measures the level of protection someone has built up against the deadly virus and may help determine which vaccines are most effective.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 21, 2020

Mizuho becomes first Japan megabank to set fee for new passbooks

The bank's move could have an impact on rivals MUFG Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and regional lenders.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 11, 2020

Would a new Iran deal be tougher than the one Trump left?

A president desperate for a win isn't always in the best position to negotiate.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 7, 2020

Plan to phase out inefficient coal plants breaks no new ground

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshi Kajiyama said in early July that the government will work out a program to phase out inefficient coal-burning thermal power plants — by either suspending or scrapping these plants. METI later followed up on the move by launching a panel of experts to...
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2020

Tokyo test centers trade fax machines for computers with new coronavirus reporting system

It is hoped this will help the capital avoid faulty or delayed reporting moving forward, but whether it streamlines the process hinges on how fast the transition happens.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 3, 2020

Divisive Trump nominee gets new Pentagon post, despite snub by Congress

After failing to secure a Senate confirmation hearing, U.S. President Donald Trump's most divisive nominee for a Pentagon position so far has taken a different, less-senior policy role at the Defense Department, a spokeswoman said Sunday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 1, 2020

Tokyo’s restaurants stare down COVID-19: ‘We have to stay open’

All of Tokyo's restaurants share a common goal: weathering COVID-19. Three — Tonkatsu Tonki, Mark's Table and LalaChai — share their stories.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2020

U.S. and U.K. voice new concern as Hong Kong considers election delay

The U.S and key allies Australia and the U.K. voiced new concern about Hong Kong’s upcoming elections, amid a flurry of local media reports that the government was considering postponing the vote for as long as a year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2020

China reports 101 new coronavirus cases, highest since mid-April

China reported 101 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 28, the highest in over three and a half months, the health commission said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jul 25, 2020

Redefining the kimono in modern times

While many associate the kimono with Japanese tradition, renewed interest in the garment at home and abroad is giving it a new lease on life.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2020

South Korea reports 113 new coronavirus cases, most since March

South Korea reported 113 cases of the new coronavirus on Saturday, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said, the largest one-day increase since March, bringing the country's total to 14,092.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Jul 20, 2020

New U.S. harder line doesn’t demand a military solution in the South China Sea

Washington must provide effective backing for rival claimants — not just military support but diplomatic and economic as well.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2020

Australia's top doctor warns virus flare-up will take weeks to tame

A surge in COVID-19 cases in Australia's second-biggest city could take weeks to subside despite a lockdown and orders to wear masks, Australia's acting chief medical officer said on Monday as the country braces for a second wave of infections.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 19, 2020

Trump team balks at coronavirus testing funds in new bill

The Trump administration is balking at $25 billion in new funding favored by Republican lawmakers in the next relief bill to help states with coronavirus testing and contact tracing, said a person familiar with the talks.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 17, 2020

A new way of thinking about foreign aid

Throughout the developing world there is a new mood of both pride and hope. Aid from the rich North is beginning to feel patronizing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2020

Tokyo reports 286 new coronavirus cases, another record high

On Wednesday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced it would heed expert opinion and raise the alert status of its COVID-19 monitoring criteria to red.

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