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Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022

Four things to look out for in France's Macron-Le Pen debate

Macron's ability to connect with working-class voters and Le Pen's ties to Russia are likely to be focal points of the debate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2022

BOJ further boosts bond buying as yields advance to policy limit

The move capped Japan's benchmark 10-year yield at the 0.25% upper limit of the BOJ's tolerated trading band while U.S. Treasurys hovered just below 3%.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 20, 2022

Wimbledon plans to bar Russian and Belarusian players

The ban, which would make Wimbledon the first tennis event to restrict individual Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing, would exclude a number of highly ranked players.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2022

Solomon Islands PM says China security pact won't undermine regional peace

The move has heightened concerns in Canberra about the potential for a Chinese military presence less than 2,000 kilometers away.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2022

Taiwan TV channel apologizes for false report on China invasion

Taipei-based Chinese Television Systems ran a ticker Wednesday along the bottom of the screen saying that China had attacked several areas of New Taipei City.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 20, 2022

Traders need to rethink tumbling yen as a carry funding favorite

Analysis shows investors may be better off considering the Swiss franc, Taiwan dollar and euro rather than the rapidly weakening yen.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2022

As Germany joins LNG import race, a long and crowded track awaits

Two planned terminals could re-gasify enough LNG to meet about a third of the supply Germany now receives by pipeline from Russia, but Berlin also needs to secure supply in a tight market.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022

Ukrainian troops risk being encircled in new Russian offensive

Russia has launched what its top envoy hailed as a second phase of the war in Ukraine, and early indications are it could go better for Moscow than the first.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2022

Twitter exploring a sale would make free speech an afterthought

Elon Musk — the world's richest man — says he wants to make Twitter an 'arena for free speech,' which alarms many who are worried about hate speech and bullying.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2022

Kim Jong Un's Hollywood makeover highlights new propaganda push

Since taking power a decade ago, Kim has brought new looks to state television, including drone footage, computer graphics, music video-style cuts and made-for-TV moments.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 20, 2022

Gerard Pique rejects wrongdoing over €24-million Saudi Super Cup deal

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique dismissed any wrongdoing over his involvement in helping the Spanish F.A. secure a deal to relocate Spain's Super Cup to Saudi Arabia, an agreement which earned his Kosmos company €24 million ($26 million) in commissions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2022

One dead after police fire on Sri Lanka protesters amid IMF bailout talks

Demonstrations have raged across the South Asian island country of 22 million people for weeks over the government's mishandling of the economy.
Japan Times
Norway report 2022
Apr 20, 2022

Golar LNG: Breaking barriers in the LNG sector

For its many advantages as an energy source, liquefied natural gas (LNG) may well be the future-forward solution to global energy needs, especially given the current crisis and geopolitical situation confronting global supplies of energy. With a dynamic understanding of the value of LNG to the oil and...
Japan Times
Norway report 2022
Apr 20, 2022

Wellesley Petroleum: Supplying ‘Gas to Europe’ — and beyond

Discovering new sources of energy is a crucial task. After all, it’s what keeps the world going.
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2022

Beef bowl chain exec fired over sexist gaffe in marketing lecture

The Yoshinoya executive asked students to come up with an attractive marketing strategy that would get 'innocent young girls' hooked on the chain's signature dish as though it were drugs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 19, 2022

Bleak assessments of the Russian economy clash with Putin’s rosy claims

Russia's central bank chief has warned that the consequences of sanctions were only beginning to be felt, and Moscow's mayor said 200,000 jobs were at risk in the capital alone.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 19, 2022

Another Pentagon official exits, saying U.S. is at risk of losing tech edge

Preston Dunlap said the Pentagon needs 'structural change” and should behave more like Elon Musk's satellite company SpaceX.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine puts global energy transition at crossroad

Without Russian energy, countries around the globe are being forced to make hard choices on how to fuel their economies, putting the energy transition at a crossroad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 19, 2022

Taiwan faces tough choices as COVID-19 cases hit record levels

Taiwan has cut its mandatory quarantine to 10 days and has signaled that contract-tracing may no longer be viable in cities with large numbers of cases.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 19, 2022

Kenyans Peres Jepchirchir and Evans Chebet win Boston Marathon

The win confirmed Jepchirchir as among the most dominant marathon runners of all time, as she became the first athlete to claim Olympic gold along with the Boston and New York titles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2022

Japan researchers develop flavor-enhancing chopsticks to reduce salt intake

The device uses a weak electrical current to transmit sodium ions from food, through the chopsticks, to the mouth, where they create a sense of saltiness
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 18, 2022

Tesla and others prepare Shanghai restarts as city aims to ease lockdown

SAIC Motor, the Chinese partner of Volkswagen and General Motors, said it would start stress-testing its production resumption plans on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 18, 2022

China joblessness climbs and spending drops on COVID-19 lockdowns

With outbreaks showing no signs of ending and Chinese President Xi Jinping doubling down on his strict 'COVID zero' approach, the economy is in for more pain in the second quarter.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Apr 18, 2022

No longer business as usual: The deteriorating Sino-EU relationship

It was a meeting that was supposed to emphasize the need for cooperation on global challenges. Instead, an EU-China summit earlier this month highlighted their growing divide.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2022

South Korea's bewildering stance on the Ukraine conflict

Elevating economics and trade over politics like Seoul has done with the Ukraine invasion will haunt it — especially with China, which has long used economic leverage as a policy weapon.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2022

Jordan Spieth defeats Patrick Cantlay in RBC Heritage playoff

It was the three-time major champion's first victory in 12u00bd months. He won on Easter Sunday for the second straight year after securing his last title at the 2021 Texas Open.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 18, 2022

Sri Lanka's reluctance to tap IMF helped push it into an economic abyss

Faced with a rapidly deteriorating economic environment, the government chose to wait, instead of moving quickly and seeking help.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 18, 2022

Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest international airport

Changi Airport is readying to welcome back visitors en masse, hoping improvements made during the pandemic will cement its status as Asia's premier aviation hub.

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