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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 2, 2023

Samsung bans staff’s AI use after spotting ChatGPT data leak

The company is concerned that data transmitted to such artificial intelligence platforms including Google Bard and Bing is stored on external servers, making it hard to retrieve and delete.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2023

Alibaba founder Jack Ma joins University of Tokyo as professor

As a visiting professor, he will provide advice on research topics and conduct research, especially in sustainable agriculture, as well as give seminars about entrepreneurship.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 1, 2023

Support for Kishida tops 50% amid speculation of early election

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet saw its support rate rise to more than 50% in a Nikkei newspaper poll for the first time in eight months.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 30, 2023

Wagner’s Prigozhin warns he’s ready to withdraw mercenaries from Bakhmut

The founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary group says he may have to withdraw his forces from the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut because of growing casualties and a shortage of ammunition.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2023

BOJ chief Ueda spares us the theatrics in his debut

The new Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda's first task was not to blindside the market. So far, so good.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 30, 2023

Five people shot dead in Texas home after noise complaint

Police were still looking for the suspect, who used an AR-15-style rifle in the shooting inside the neighbors' home late Friday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2023

Biden to meet 18 Pacific leaders in Papua New Guinea as U.S. and China vie for influence

The South Pacific was seen as a relative diplomatic backwater after World War II but it is increasingly the arena for powers to compete for commercial, political and military influence.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2023

Kim Jong Un's sister says Joe Biden is ‘in his dotage’ as she criticizes nuclear pact

In Pyongyang's first response to the Washington summit, Kim Yo Jong said the North remained convinced that its nuclear deterrent 'should be brought to further perfection.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 29, 2023

TikTok, Twitter and more now at risk of huge EU fines

Social media conglomerates could be on the hook for up to 6% of annual sales if they don't adequately police certain types of content.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 28, 2023

Kyushu Electric to raise ¥200 billion to fund green transition

Japanese utilities were hit by high fuel costs last year as a post-pandemic energy crisis was exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
BUSINESS
Apr 28, 2023

BOJ to maintain dovish stance but will embark on review of policy

The first policy meeting under Gov. Kazuo Ueda ended without surprises, with the bank staying the course on its aggressive easing.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 28, 2023

Brittney Griner vows to fight for others detained abroad

Griner pledged to keep fighting on behalf of people wrongfully detained around the world and said she will not play overseas again.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Apr 28, 2023

Japan tries to confront its ever-shrinking population

Most developed economies are experiencing similar demographic declines. Japan is merely leading the charge.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2023

Japan to drop COVID border measures from Saturday

All incoming passengers are currently required to present proof of at least three COVID-19 vaccinations or have tested negative for the virus before departure.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2023

How Russians fight back amid an unpopular war

Despite the full force of the security state breathing down the necks of ordinary Russians, covert resistance to the Kremlin's narrative about the war can be found everywhere.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2023

U.S. pledges stronger nuclear deterrence, but is South Korea buying it?

Analysts question whether steps outlined Wednesday by U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol will be enough to reassure the South Korean public.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 27, 2023

It's time for the U.S. to rediscover its role in the G7

While President Joe Biden should be strengthening his country's relations with its allies and partners, he is instead struggling to balance foreign and domestic policy priorities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2023

Why flying is so expensive and likely to remain that way

While airlines expect decent profits now that business and leisure travel has returned, there are myriad reasons why fares remain high.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2023

Slain Japanese journalist's last Myanmar images shared 15 years after death

Kenji Nagai was shot when the military opened fire on protesters. Myanmar authorities said he was shot accidentally.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 27, 2023

Aaron Rodgers aiming high with Jets

Aaron Rodgers was unveiled as the new quarterback of the New York Jets and quickly made it clear his goal is to end the franchise's long wait for a second Super Bowl title.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 27, 2023

Kishida's policies on children key to dealing with aging society

The government's estimates showed Japan's population continuing to decline, albeit at a slower pace thanks to a greater inflow of foreign nationals.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2023

Ron DeSantis' showdown with Disney carries political risk

While DeSantis has tried to portray himself as a trustworthy, pro-growth steward of Florida’s economy, his stance on Disney has left some deep-pocketed Republican donors befuddled.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 27, 2023

Trump rematch may be Biden’s best bet, polls show

Still, a majority of Americans remain unsure about the president’s accomplishments over the past two years and the economy remains a particular concern.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
China Coast Guard officers unfurl a national flag on Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in disputed waters of the South China Sea this month in this screen shot taken from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
U.S. secretary of the navy weighs ‘dual-use’ shipbuilding with Japan
John Phelan at a Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of the navy in Washington in February
Expo '25 gives the world a masterclass in mascots
2025 Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku dances on the stage during the event's official opening ceremony on April 12.

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