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ESG CONSORTIUM
Dec 1, 2021

Papermaker Oji forms solutions to environmental, social needs

The 2021 U.N. climate summit, COP26, closed with nations that are accelerating their measures against climate change announcing new and renewed targets for reducing emissions. Such measures ought to differ from country to country, industry to industry and company to company. The global community should...
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 30, 2021

Center-left Kishida endorses bold moves in security realm

It's unlikely Kishida will usher in drastic changes that have not already been gestating inside the LDP and Defense Ministry, but it will be important to see which items gain top priority.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 29, 2021

'Like the Stasi': Online volunteers in India silence critical voices

The suspension of dozens of social media accounts deemed to be critical of the government came shortly after the launch of a cybercrime volunteers program.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Japan Series
Nov 29, 2021

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shows the Buffaloes' potential

Yamamoto's Game 6 will be remembered as one of the most stirring performances in defeat in the Japan Series.
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WORLD
Nov 29, 2021

Europe’s energy crisis is about to get worse as winter arrives

Any fix is unlikely to come from the supply side any time soon, with fuel exporters Russia piping only what it has to and Qatar saying it's producing what it can.
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WORLD / Politics
Nov 28, 2021

Jair Bolsonaro’s foe on COVID-19 approach to run for Brazil presidency

The governor of Brazil's richest and most populous state was picked by the Brazilian Social Democracy Party as its candidate for next year's election challenging President Jair Bolsonaro.
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OLYMPICS
Nov 27, 2021

In IOC’s ‘quiet diplomacy,’ critics see whitewash of China’s actions

For the its many critics, the guarded language the IOC used when referring to the Peng case was just the latest proof that it will not take any action that might upset China's government.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2021

The U.S. must be ready to let the Iran nuclear talks fail

Iran might once have needed a year to produce enough weapons-grade material for a bomb. That breakout time may have shrunk to as little as a month.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Nov 25, 2021

FC Tokyo's long-awaited change arrives as Mixi takeover announced

Monday's long-telegraphed announcement that digital media giant Mixi will assume ownership of FC Tokyo signaled the start of a new era for the capital club.
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SPORTS
Nov 25, 2021

Does the sports world still need China?

The rewards for international sports leagues doing business in China are plain: lucrative broadcast deals and millions of new consumers. But the risks are also clear.
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SOCCER
Nov 24, 2021

Study says biennial World Cup could cost leagues billions per season

The report predicted that in addition to cutting club revenue, such a move would hit viewer interest in games, reduce advertisers' interest in domestic soccer and put strains on players.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 23, 2021

Fundamental shift in business activities vital to Japan's decarbonization

With the goal of carbon neutrality having been announced, Japan needs to begin work immediately to help realize it.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Nov 22, 2021

Concerns linger over Japan's long-term detention of asylum-seekers

There has been criticism at home and abroad over the nation's long-term detention of those considered visa overstayers, some of whom have been detained for over nine years.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 22, 2021

'Too early': Ohtani turned down Japan national honor after MVP season

The Japanese government said the Los Angeles Angels two-way player declined the idea of receiving the People's Honor Award as he concentrates on attaining still greater heights.
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TENNIS
Nov 22, 2021

With a second ATP Finals win, Alexander Zverev proves his star is rising

He has one of the best first serves and backhands in the world. His improved court positioning and a shored-up forehand was often a decisive punch down the stretch in Turin.
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OLYMPICS
Nov 22, 2021

In subtropical Taiwan, two women vie for spots at Beijing Winter Games

Taiwan, where snow brushes only the highest mountaintops during the coldest winters, has never won a medal at the Winter Olympics.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2021

A better CPTPP would include both the U.S. and China

Tokyo must exert its influence over Beijing's involvement in building regional rules and order and convince Washington to return to a multilateral trade framework in Asia.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 21, 2021

Orix infielder Yuma Mune picks perfect time to find his groove

After struggling to find playing time early in his career, the 25-year-old is having his best season yet and has been a key part of the Buffaloes' run to the Japan Series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 20, 2021

Buffaloes rally for three runs in ninth to win Game 1 of Japan Series

Masataka Yoshida gave Orix the victory with a sayonara double to center.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2021

South Korea's beaches face threat from development and rising seas

Economic expansion is chewing away at some of the country's most popular beaches — a trend exacerbated by climate change, which has brought rising water levels and unpredictable weather.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 20, 2021

Apple accelerates work on car as it aims for fully autonomous vehicle

In trying to master self-driving cars, Apple is chasing a holy grail within the auto industry.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 19, 2021

A look at the intimate details Amazon knows about us

The company now makes the data it collects on U.S. customers available upon request failing to defeat a measure requiring such disclosures.

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