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WORLD
Nov 2, 2019

U.S. looking at new Islamic State leader and role in terrorist group

The United States is looking into the new leader of the Islamic State to determine his role in the organization and where he came from after a U.S. raid last month killed its former leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Nathan Sales, the U.S. counterterrorism coordinator, said on Friday.
BUSINESS
Nov 1, 2019

Manipulation of search results may violate antitrust law, says Japan's FTC

The Fair Trade Commission said in a survey report Thursday that the practice of online shopping site operators prioritizing products made by themselves or their affiliates in users' search results could be in violation of the anti-monopoly law.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 31, 2019

Facebook's gains show user growth still possible in U.S.

Facebook Inc. delivered better-than-projected sales and steady user growth in its third quarter, proving that its business can endure increasing regulatory scrutiny and criticism over its immense reach and influence.
BUSINESS
Oct 31, 2019

Bank of Japan keeps policy steady but sends clearer signal of future rate cut

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday as expected but offered a stronger signal it may cut interest rates in the future, underscoring its concern that overseas risks could derail the country's fragile economic recovery.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / 2010s: Decade in Review
Oct 31, 2019

Halloween's rise in the 2010s provided Shibuya crossing with plenty of tricks and treats

While Halloween has been around in Japan for a few decades it wasn't until recently that it became a true phenomenon, especially at Tokyo's iconic Shibuya crossing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 30, 2019

Tepco may become first Japanese utility to issue green bonds

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc. could become the first Japanese utility to issue green bonds.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 29, 2019

Sony records strongest Q2 profit as image sensor demand offsets slide in gaming earnings

Sony Corp. on Wednesday said operating profit jumped 16 percent in its strongest-ever result for a second quarter, as robust sales of image sensors offset a tumble in earnings from its gaming division.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 29, 2019

SoftBank's lame dog: Wag Labs sale talks may take bite out of valuation

Wag Labs Inc., one of SoftBank Group Corp.'s high-profile venture investments, is seeking to sell itself for a knock-down price after growth stalled, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Japan Times
Czech Republic report 2019
Oct 25, 2019

Investing in ‘growth-driving’ quality services

Providing its customers with excellent service has always been the focus of Hayakawa International Czech Republic s.r.o (HICZ). 
Japan Times
Czech Republic report 2019
Oct 25, 2019

Yokogawa: Delivering solutions, support and technical expertise

Since 1915, Yokogawa has supported customers by delivering innovation-driven solutions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Honda's newest innovations

"The Power of Dreams" is turning visions into reality at Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Honda Motor Co.'s comprehensive lineup is an eclectic mix of innovative and historical that features motorcycles, automobiles, power products and energy-efficient concept models.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2019

Renault CEO Clotilde Delbos signals strategy reset to get carmaker back on track

Within a week of taking the helm, Renault SA interim Chief Executive Officer Clotilde Delbos called into question the strategic road map that had been meant to carry the French carmaker through 2022.
EDITORIALS
Oct 17, 2019

The U.S. and China declare a trade war truce

Japan is pleased to see the U.S. and China reach an agreement as the trade war is one of the biggest sources of global economic uncertainty.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 12, 2019

No clear picture on 4K and 8K display differences

One of the consumer items that enjoyed a bump in sales prior to this month's sales tax hike was TV sets, specifically those that feature 4K and 8K displays. In many cases, it simply appears the timing was right. Many households hadn't bought new televisions since the introduction of digital terrestrial...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 11, 2019

The consumption tax hike delays painful spending reforms

Kicking the can down the road on social security reform should not be a policy option.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2019

Japanese manufacturers use decades of experience to dominate key chemical market for cutting-edge chips

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., JSR Corp. and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.: Three seemingly inconspicuous companies suddenly came into the spotlight in early July when Japan announced it would slap tightened export controls to South Korea on three key chemicals — photoresists, fluorinated polyimide and hydrogen fluoride...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 8, 2019

Cash loses cachet as 'king' trading strategy in Japan

Cash is king, unless you are in Japan. One successful trading strategy has recently lost its luster, thanks to the Bank of Japan's never-ending obsession with negative interest rates.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 2, 2019

The Korean Peninsula: A dangerous neighborhood

South Koreans live with an existential threat, one that President Moon Jae-in minimizes and that events might be maximizing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 30, 2019

Japan's factory output slipped twice as much as expected in August on slowing overseas demand

Industrial output shrank more than expected in August, the latest warning that the economy and its manufacturers are facing intensifying pressure amid the bitter U.S.-China trade war.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 30, 2019

Frozen pork threatens to put the chill on China National Day festivities

China's supermarkets are topping up their meat counters with frozen pork from state reserves, after prices of the nation's favorite protein source surged to budget-busting levels, threatening to mar this week's National Day festivities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 25, 2019

MUFG to cut brokerage staff in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is planning to cut about half of its 150-strong workforce at its securities business in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Transport ministry issues warning to Haneda Airport operator
The operator of Tokyo's Haneda Airport has been warned by the government over its inappropriate transactions.
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
One month on, Osaka Expo urged to boost heat and crowd control measures
A gate to the Osaka Expo site is crowded with visitors on Monday.
Xi defiance pays off as Trump meets most China trade demands
Then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits a school in South Gate, California, in February 2012. Experts say Xi won big in his standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Sculpted waves, sleek updos: Showa hairstyles are back in fashion
The larger-than-life hairstyles of Japan's Showa Era are unmistakable — and they're making a comeback.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan should produce its own AI defense solutions, Sakana AI CEO says
Sakana AI CEO David Ha speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Nissan gets ‘wake-up call’ with $4.5 billion annual net loss
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa in Tokyo as the company releases its results
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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