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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 18, 2022

A ‘beautiful’ translation does not preclude a ‘faithful’ result

There are a few myths when it comes to the accuracy of any given translation; the process is more complicated than you think.
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BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022

With 'chip schools,' Taiwan invests in next generation of tech talent

The plans, championed by President Tsai Ing-wen, come as chip companies plow billions of dollars into capacity expansion.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Mar 18, 2022

Pandemic surveillance: Is tracing tech here to stay?

Rights advocates say intrusive solutions could already be so entrenched that personal privacy is the long-term price many people may yet pay.
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BUSINESS
Mar 17, 2022

Russia-linked oil cargoes rush to U.S. before ban starts

Washington's ban gives petroleum importers until April 22 to discharge cargoes moving under pre-ban contracts.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 17, 2022

‘They don’t know about war’: The legacy of forgotten horrors

On Cambodian soil still stained by the legacy of genocide and crimes against humanity, new blights have taken root: kleptocratic rulers, runaway corruption and a chasm of inequality.
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WORLD / Politics
Mar 17, 2022

House Republicans who challenged Biden's win are losing out on corporate cash

The shift illustrates a growing gulf between business interests and members of the Republican Party still aligned with Donald Trump.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 17, 2022

Should Americans be worried about COVID — again?

U.S. COVID-19 trends have largely trailed those in Europe and the U.K. by a few weeks, and coronavirus cases are on the rise again in most of the Europe.
CULTURE / Stage
Mar 17, 2022

Yuriko, keeper of Martha Graham’s flame, is dead at 102

A choreographer and dancer, she was associated with Graham for more than 50 years, and founded and directed the Martha Graham Ensemble, a student company.
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WORLD
Mar 17, 2022

Shells hit theater sheltering Ukraine civilians as Biden calls Putin a war criminal

Moscow has yet to capture any of Ukraine's biggest cities following its invasion, the largest assault on a European state since World War II, raising fears of wider conflict in the West.
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JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022

U.S. begins flying Japanese nonlethal military aid to Ukraine

The move marks the first time an American aircraft has carried Japanese Self-Defense Forces gear to another country.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Mar 16, 2022

Where is Japan's Great Resignation?

This week, senior staff writer Alex Martin joins to discuss the changing face of work in Japan, and why so few people seem inclined to switch roles.
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022

Japan to revoke Russia's most favored nation trade status

The U.S., EU and U.K. have announced similar moves following a G7 leaders' statement describing actions to deny the preferred trade status to Moscow.
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022

Japanese municipalities step up preparations for teen booster shots

About 6.8 million — or 75.3% — of people age 12 to 19 have received the initial two doses so far, according to Cabinet Secretariat data.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 16, 2022

The monetary consequences of Vladimir Putin

Having witnessed the financial shock and awe or Russia's invasion and the subsequent sanctions, other countries will likely re-think how and where they hold their foreign assets.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 16, 2022

Singapore still wants smart, rich expats

Singapore recently tightened visa rules for white-collar workers, adding hoops to a process that employers already complain is too onerous.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2022

Outspoken rapper Oxxxymiron unites anti-war Russians at Turkey concert to aid Ukraine

The 37-year-old postponed concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg because of Russia's invasion, which he has called a 'catastrophe and a crime.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2022

U.S., EU, India and South Africa near deal on intellectual property waiver for COVID vaccines

The tentative agreement does not include COVID-19 treatments or tests, and also has limitations likely to exclude China from any waiver, according to one source.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2022

Russian bombs continue to pound Ukraine cities despite signs of a compromise at peace talks

In a hint of a possible compromise, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was prepared to accept security guarantees from the West that stop short of its long-term goal of joining NATO.
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 16, 2022

Nordic skier-turned-musher wins 50th running of Alaska's Iditarod race

A cheering crowd greeted 42-year-old Brent Sass and his 11-dog team as they reached the finish line on Nome's Front Street early in the morning.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 16, 2022

Pfizer asks U.S. regulator to clear another booster for older adults

The drugmaker and its partner BioNTech have submitted data to the FDA from Israel, which began offering a fourth shot to older people and health care workers last year.
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BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2022

With Toyota as partner, Mazda hopes to jump-start U.S. market

For Mazda, restarting U.S. production with help from Toyota is the game-changer it hopes will jump-start sales in the world's second-biggest market.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Mar 15, 2022

China faces mounting challenges amid wealth gap and other social issues

President Xi Jinping is facing serious barriers to his goal of unifying 'Chinese people of all ethnic groups.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 15, 2022

Japanese firms near domestic rollout of their COVID-19 vaccines

Several companies are expecting to introduce their shots in the coming fiscal year, a major step in Japan reducing its reliance on foreign vaccine manufacturers.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 15, 2022

Rafa Nadal: Players need to build resilience to deal with hecklers

The Spaniard's comments came after fellow Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka was thrown off-balance by a heckler at the start of her second-round defeat at Indian Wells on Sunday.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 15, 2022

Silicon Valley tries to disentangle itself from Russian money

In recent weeks, global businesses have rushed to cease operations in Russia. But for venture firms that have accepted funds from Russian investors, cutting ties is a thornier imperative.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 15, 2022

Cameron Smith survives wild final round to win Players Championship

The 28-year-old Australian held his nerve when needed, carding a six-under 66 for a winning total of 13-under to capture his second title of the season and fifth of his career.
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WORLD
Mar 15, 2022

U.N. chief says prospect of nuclear war over Ukraine 'within realm of possibility'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Russia's move to raise the alert level for its nuclear forces after its invasion of Ukraine was a 'bone-chilling development.'

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