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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 16, 2020

A digital agency would crown Japan's IT strategy

Prime Minister Suga aims to put his own stamp on policy by erasing the government's lag in digitization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 16, 2020

Fujifilm seeks approval for Avigan as COVID-19 treatment in Japan

The move comes after a late-stage study showed reduced recovery times for patients with nonsevere symptoms.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 16, 2020

Thai protesters defy emergency decree and plan to keep gathering

Anti-government protesters plan to defy a ban on gatherings in Thailand’s capital for a third day and hold rallies across the nation, escalating a three-month old movement in support of monarchy reform and greater democracy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2020

Is Indonesia selling out to investors?

An omnibus law passed last week chisels away at Indonesia's wall of labor protections, making it a win for employers and investors while angering unions.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 16, 2020

In ‘True Mothers,’ Naomi Kawase examines what makes a family

Naomi Kawase draws on personal experience in her new film, an intimate look at adoption that blurs the line between documentary and fiction.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Oct 15, 2020

Buddhist monk and makeup artist seeks LGBTQ equality in Japan

Kodo Nishimura has recently released a book about his experiences, and hopes to raise awareness and spark discussion.
Japan Times
SOCCER / WE LEAGUE
Oct 15, 2020

Japan women’s pro soccer WE League reveals 11 clubs for first season

The first WE League campaign will include seven J. League-affiliated clubs intended to give the new professional women's soccer league a solid foundation of support.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2020

Zoom wants to partner with, not defeat, Slack and Microsoft

Zoom Video Communications Inc. Chief Executive Officer Eric Yuan said the company will do a better job integrating office chatroom products from Slack Technologies Inc. and Microsoft Corp., betting that cooperation is better than competition for the software-maker’s growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2020

SoftBank to combine frenzy of SPACs with CEO’s eccentric vision

For Masayoshi Son, creating such a vehicle may give him a new way to invest in nascent companies while tapping the surging public markets for money.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 15, 2020

Renault bolsters electric lineup after squandering sales lead

Renault SA’s promotional blitz for its growing electric lineup may be too late for the maker of Europe’s best-selling EV to stay atop the region’s expanding market for battery-powered cars.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 15, 2020

As motorcade rolls by, Thai royals glimpse the people’s discontent

For months, pro-democracy protesters have gathered to call for reforms to the monarchy and military, institutions that have dominated Thailand for decades.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Oct 14, 2020

Can the iPhone 12 accelerate 5G's lagging rollout in Japan?

Currently, there is hardly any content that takes full advantage of 5G's tech merits and network coverage remains spotty.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 14, 2020

Supercomputer-developed face shields may offer lifeline for Japan's restaurant industry

Using the Fugaku supercomputer, the world's fastest, a consortium of Japanese researchers has developed a wrap-around face shield that can more effectively block airborne droplets and reduce exposure to the coronavirus for diners at pubs and restaurants.
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BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2020

Xi rallies China behind Shenzhen as global tech fight heats up

China is looking to establish bold policies to knit together nine mainland cities, aiming to create a regional powerhouse rivaling Tokyo Bay or Silicon Valley.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2020

Anti-Rohingya hate spreads unchecked on Facebook in Malaysia

Six months after rights groups reported the material to the social media giant, many xenophobic posts targeting Rohingya in Malaysia remained on the platform.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 14, 2020

Big money and day traders both love Japanese tech darling Mercari

With shares up almost 25% since its last earnings, all eyes will be on its performance in the latest quarter when it announces results Oct. 30.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 14, 2020

Coronavirus reinfections are real but very, very rare

Experts discuss what is known about reinfections with the coronavirus, and what the phenomenon means for vaccinations and the course of the pandemic.
BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2020

Japan firms fall woefully short of goals on women in management

About one-fifth of Japanese companies have no female managers and most say women account for less than 10% of management, a Reuters monthly poll found.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 13, 2020

Japan must revise BOJ law to speed up digital currency, senior LDP official says

Japan has been cautious about moving too quickly on digital currencies given the social disruptions it could cause.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 13, 2020

Buffett-led share price boom short-lived for most Japan trading firms

The August announcement, among the largest investments ever made by Buffett in Japan, boosted investor interest in the trading companies.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 13, 2020

Brave Thunders retires former stars' numbers after half-year delay

Sunday's ceremony honoring Takuya Kita and Takahiro Setsumasa had been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
BUSINESS
Oct 13, 2020

As cinemas struggle worldwide, Japan’s movie king Toho nears new high

The firm, which owns theaters and also produces movies, has seen its stock recover 45% from its March low.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2020

BTS honored Korean War sacrifices. Some in China saw an insult.

The group's leader acknowledged the shared suffering of Americans and Koreans during a recent ceremony commemorating the war.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight