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JAPAN
Dec 8, 2022

Donation bill banning coercion clears Japan's Lower House

The legislation has received the support of major opposition parties after the ruling coalition made amendments to it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 8, 2022

Most Japanese firms in poll don't support Kishida, citing leadership and prices

Dissatisfaction among major corporations mirrors public opinion polls showing dwindling support for Kishida amid scandals that have taken down three of his ministers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 8, 2022

Japan’s smaller contraction masks extent of underlying weakness

Gross domestic product shrank an annualized 0.8% in the three months to the end of September from the previous period, revised figures from the Cabinet Office showed Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2022

Russia deploys missile defense system to disputed islands near Japan

Moscow said that a military camp was set up capable of year-round service, accommodation, recreation and food for personnel.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 5, 2022

Ambitious plans to build Indonesia a brand new capital city are falling apart

With his final term running out, President Joko Widodo is struggling to finance a project that could resettle millions of people and cement his own legacy.
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2022

Japan cautious on capital gains tax but must stick to increasing defense

Japan PM Kishida told his ministers last month to double the share of military outlay to 2% of gross domestic product within next five years in the face of regional threats.
JAPAN / Society
Dec 3, 2022

Global conference stresses need to put women's issues at top of policy agendas

Leaders and luminaries weigh in on how to incorporate women's perspectives into government and business decision-making.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 3, 2022

Biden is staffing up for GOP probes even while downplaying risks

The White House is bracing for the onslaught by ramping up the team that will handle the probes, including bringing on a key staffer from a powerful congressional committee.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 30, 2022

Lessons learned from the tragedy of the Balkans

The people of the Balkan Peninsula have the unfortunate luck of living at the crossroads of an invasion route.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2022

What makes a fascist?

Parties or regimes exhibiting certain features might not be fascist today; but they could become so in predictable ways.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022

Japan eyes buying up to 500 Tomahawk missiles from U.S., report says

U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly indicated that Japan was “a high priority” buyer for the weapons and emphasized his intention to steadily proceed with the possible sale.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 28, 2022

Britain's Rishi Sunak is trapped in a Tory civil war

The Conservative Party has broken into antagonistic camps. Can the conflict-averse prime minister quell the rebellions rising within his own party?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 27, 2022

Attention turns to presidential poll after Taiwan ruling party thrashing

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as DPP chairwoman after the defeat, the worst showing in the party's history, highlighted that its focus on China had backfired with voters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 27, 2022

Taiwan president quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes

The main opposition party, the Kuomintang, was leading or claimed victory in 13 of the 21 city mayor and county chief seats up for grabs, including the capital Taipei.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 26, 2022

LDP branch led by reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba paid fees to Unification Church

The branch led by Akiba — who is also allegedly involved in money and election law violation scandals — has been found to have paid u00a524,000 to a group linked to the religious organization.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 25, 2022

Post-election U.S. sees rise of the 'Never Again Trumper'

These Republicans initially backed Donald Trump, turning a blind eye to his antics as long as he cut taxes, appointed conservative judges and, most importantly, won elections.

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