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BUSINESS
Aug 2, 2022

U.S. audit watchdog insists on full access in China delisting case

Cold water has been thrown on a workaround that's been floated as a way to avoid the delisting of nearly 200 Chinese companies from American stock exchanges.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 31, 2022

Biden’s COVID ‘rebound’ case keeps him at the White House again

Biden isn't experiencing symptoms after getting a positive rapid test, but will resume isolation at the White House.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2022

The space race the world needs is finally starting

Elon Musk wants SpaceX to become the first private company to complete a mission to Mars, but he has competition and that's good for everybody.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 26, 2022

NFL launches its own mobile streaming service

The league's new service, called NFL+, will compete with a wide array of sports-focused streaming services, including some that also show NFL games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2022

VW billionaire clan plotted CEO ouster as he was on U.S. trip

Because of key project failures combined with worker discontent, the billionaire Porsche and Piech family concluded Herbert Diess had to go.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 23, 2022

One year on, Japan tasked with passing on lessons from Tokyo Olympics

Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, hopes to glean both positive and negative lessons from Tokyo as it bids to host the 2030 Winter Games.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2022

Biden says he’s feeling OK as doctor reports COVID-19 improvement

Biden said he feels well despite a cough and hoarse voice from COVID-19, as he held a videoconference with economic advisers that the White House let reporters briefly observe.
BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2022

Despite Abe’s push, women still largely absent from Japan boards

'Womenomics' policies required large Japanese companies to produce action plans for hiring and promoting more women and pressured firms to pay female employees the same as men.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2022

Xi faces surprise revolt from Chinese homebuyers on mortgage boycott

Ordinary Chinese people are publicly revolting, with rapidly escalating boycotts on mortgage payments spread across at least 301 projects in about 91 cities.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 20, 2022

Behind in polls, Bolsonaro is shunning his own campaign’s advice

Bolsonaro has insisted on talking about the possibility of fraud in the election, a topic that could cost him votes as many Brazilians interpret such remarks as anticipating a defeat.
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2022

Fukushima beach in former evacuation zone reopens after 11 years

The beach became the first swimming beach to reopen in areas once covered by evacuation orders issued after the triple meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 plant.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Jul 16, 2022

Drowning in plastic? Biodegradable materials could be a lifesaver.

It’s official: In March, the United Nations Environmental Assembly endorsed a global pact on the life cycle of plastic. It has been declared a seismic shift in the battle against marine pollution, but what will happen to the oceans before those potential positive effects come?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022

Chinese homebuyers across 22 cities refuse to pay mortgages

The payment refusals underscore how the storm engulfing China's property sector is now affecting the country's middle class.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 12, 2022

Drivers face black or white choice to speed up new-car delivery

Trend marks major reversal for an industry that has leaned heavily on customization, which complicates manufacturing processes and erodes profit.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 11, 2022

Yen selling accelerates as Japan policies earn public backing

The currency fell as much as 0.9% against the dollar, breaching the closely watched 137 level.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 6, 2022

Warren Buffett’s advice for the barbarians at Japan’s gate

Activist investing and private equity are growing in Japan, but that doesn't mean Western-style management has all the answers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 6, 2022

Eisai says Alzheimer’s drug will get priority review in U.S.

Under the accelerated approval pathway, drugs can be approved based on their ability to remove amyloid, a hallmark of the disease, from the brain.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2022

Tesla may be driving itself out of the running

The British bicycle bubble of the 1800s should signal caution for Tesla's stock as rival car companies catch up with EV technology.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 6, 2022

Alleged Shanghai cyberattack exposes dangers of China’s data trove

The purported theft of 23 terabytes of personal information on up to a billion Chinese citizens from a police database could be one of the biggest leaks the world has ever seen.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2022

AI’s hold over humans is starting to get stronger

Artificial intelligence isn't on the cusp of sentience. But its growing sway over us should still be a cause for concern.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 5, 2022

Japan’s paychecks trail inflation, suggesting a reluctance to spend

The inflationary pain has become a key topic ahead of a national election on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 5, 2022

South Korea’s inflation hits fastest pace since 1998

The news will add to the pressure on the Bank of Korea to consider an outsized interest-rate hike next week

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