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WORLD
Jun 22, 2019

Huawei files lawsuit against U.S. Commerce Department over equipment seized in Alaska

Huawei Technologies Co. filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Commerce Department on Friday challenging whether telecommunications equipment it sent from China to the United States, and then back to China, is covered by Export Administration Regulations, according to a court filing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 21, 2019

Apple warns against China tariffs, saying iPhone and contributions to U.S. would be impacted

Apple Inc. urged the Trump administration not to proceed with tariffs of as much as 25 percent on a new slate of products imported from China, saying it would reduce the company's contribution to the U.S. economy.
Reader Mail
Jun 21, 2019

What Japan needs is more volunteers

I recently came across several Japan Times articles on the challenges that Japan faces with its aging population and falling birth rate, and was surprised to see such an outstanding nation struggling despite being a world leader in many fields,
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 21, 2019

Slack valuation hits $21 billion in debut after firm shuns IPO

While a parade of initial public offerings from Silicon Valley have garnered mixed receptions from investors so far this year, Slack Technologies Inc. took a different route Thursday and saw its shares soar as it went public without an IPO.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 20, 2019

Joe Biden refuses to apologize for comments about segregationists

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday refused to apologize for comments about his dealings with two segregationist senators in the 1970s, and said that Sen. Cory Booker and other critics among his Democratic rivals were being disingenuous.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 19, 2019

Survivors recall horror of Congo ethnic attacks

Machete-wielding attackers descended on Esther Nzale's village in northeastern Congo eight days ago around noon, setting houses on fire and hacking to death her husband and others.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2019

Boeing 737 Max boosted by IAG plan to order 200 jets

Boeing's grounded 737 Max jet received a boost on Tuesday after British Airways-owner IAG signed a letter of intent to order 200 of the planes and said it was confident that it would return to service in the coming months.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 18, 2019

As U.S. boosts pressure, Iran tests Trump's appetite for a fight

President Donald Trump's campaign vow to get the U.S. out of costly foreign entanglements is colliding with the messy reality of America's commitments in the Middle East, where tensions are rising between Washington and Tehran after attacks on two tankers last week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2019

Boeing dealt new blow as Airbus launches long-range A321

Boeing suffered a fresh setback on the opening of the Paris Airshow on Monday as its engine supplier announced a delay for the U.S. planemaker's all-new 777X jet while Airbus launched a rival plane aimed at the middle of the market.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2019

Rugby World Cup organizers tap traditional Japanese art for ticket designs

Rugby World Cup 2019 organizers on Monday unveiled their ticket designs for matches for the tournament, bringing a traditional Japanese flavor to what will be Asia's first-ever hosting of the event.
WORLD
Jun 16, 2019

Ancient Afghan citadel collapses; other cultural heritage sites at risk

An ancient tower dating back 2,000 years in the historic Afghan city of Ghazni collapsed last week, local officials said, raising concerns about the vulnerability of the country's cultural heritage and the government's ability to protect them.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jun 15, 2019

Signature: New chef leads with bold opening gambit

Luke Armstrong recently took over the kitchen at Signature at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo and has introduced a new menu to the classic dining room.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 15, 2019

WHO panel decides not to declare an international Ebola emergency, citing economic harm

A World Health Organization panel decided on Friday not to declare an international emergency over Congo's Ebola outbreak despite its spread to Uganda earlier in the week, concluding such a declaration could cause too much economic harm.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 14, 2019

Tokyo Stock Exchange urges Nissan to submit improvement report by June 27

The Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday urged Nissan Motor Co. to submit a report by June 27 on measures to improve its internal control system.
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 13, 2019

Xi seen having few good options after Trump's G20 ultimatum to meet or else

By now, Xi Jinping is used to Donald Trump's tariff threats. But the U.S. president's latest ultimatum is personal, and the Chinese leader's response could have far-reaching consequences for his political future.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 12, 2019

U.K.'s Labour plans fresh attempt in Parliament to block a no-deal Brexit

The U.K. opposition Labour Party will try once again to seize control of the parliamentary agenda Wednesday, part of an effort to stop the next prime minister from taking the country out of the EU without a deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 12, 2019

Trump defends tariff strategy as China says it's 'not afraid of a trade war'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the use of tariffs as part of his trade strategy while China vowed a tough response if the United States insists on escalating trade tensions amid ongoing negotiations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2019

Despite Prius sales slump, hybrids as popular as ever

The Toyota Prius, once revered as the greenest car on the road, has fallen on hard times. Sales are on a six-year losing streak, and now the previously pre-eminent eco-mobile has fallen behind the Ford Fusion hybrid — a model its parent company plans to pull the plug on in a couple years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 10, 2019

Despite an estimated 1 million at huge protest, Hong Kong vows to press ahead with extradition bill

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam vowed Monday to push ahead with amendments to laws allowing suspects to be extradited to mainland China a day after the city's biggest protest since its handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 10, 2019

Boris Johnson woos the hard-Brexit brigade as Michael Gove is eclipsed by cocaine woes

Boris Johnson, the front-runner to succeed Theresa May as U.K. prime minister, pledged a hard line on Brexit — including the option of leaving without a deal — as contenders to lead the Conservative Party sought support before the list of candidates is finalized Monday.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 8, 2019

Stranger things: Weird ways to get festive in Japan

Men in straw capes wearing ferocious horned masks with gleaming eyes and long, pointed fangs stare down at a group of reporters. Others donning masks of a devil, monkey and a long-nosed tengu birdman squat as they pose for photographs during a news conference on Nov. 30 — the day after UNESCO added...
CULTURE / Books
Jun 8, 2019

'The Great Successor': The making of Kim Jong Un, North Korea's despot leader

Years of extensive research and interviews make Anna Fifield's biography of Kim Jong Un and others in the Kim dynasty a must-read for those striving to understand North Korea's enigmatic comrade-in-chief.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2019

Abe equals Hirobumi Ito as Japan's third-longest-serving prime minister

Political observers largely attribute the longevity of Abe's leadership to a relatively strong economy and a fragmented opposition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2019

Trump adviser and leading GOP senator both say Mexico tariffs might not happen

A White House trade adviser and a leading Republican senator said on Wednesday that a U.S. plan to impose tariffs on Mexican goods might not go into effect, offering hope for Mexico and American businesses concerned about economic damage from a new front in President Donald Trump's trade wars.

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