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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2019

European Union's EV greenwash

Are EVs really as climate-friendly and effective as their promoters claim?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 25, 2019

IMF cuts Japan's GDP forecast for third time this year

The International Monetary Fund has cut its 2019 economic growth forecast for Japan for the third time this year amid heightened risks from the global slowdown and is calling on the government not to tighten its spending stance for now.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 25, 2019

Novartis agrees to buy Medicines Co. in $6.8 billion deal targeting promising cholesterol drug

Novartis AG agreed to buy Medicines Co. for an equity value of about $6.8 billion, snapping up a promising cholesterol drug and adding to a string of acquisitions for Chief Executive Officer Vas Narasimhan.
SOCCER
Nov 24, 2019

Al Hilal blanks Urawa Reds again to win Asian Champions League

Twice previously in the last 12 years — in 2007 and 2017 — Urawa Reds took to the Saitama Stadium pitch backed by a screaming wall of red-clad supporters, stood tall against West Asian opposition and ended the night as continental champions.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Nov 24, 2019

November 25, 2019

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 24, 2019

North Korea goes nuclear: A post-mortem

How did Pyongyang succeed when so many other states have failed to get nuclear missiles?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2019

Ruling coalition considering income tax relief for unmarried single parents

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration and the ruling coalition are considering providing income tax relief to unmarried single parents who receive child care allowances, sources said Sunday.
BUSINESS
Nov 23, 2019

Japan to assist creation of local power providers that function even during blackouts

The Environment Ministry plans to create a financial aid program to encourage the establishment of community-based power providers that could supply energy locally if disasters bring large-scale outages.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 23, 2019

Japan plans supplementary funding as cashless payment reward program takes off

The government is considering additional funding of more than ¥100 billion ($920 million) in the supplementary budget to finance a popular rewards program for shoppers making cashless payments, Jiji Press has learned.
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2019

Slumping vehicle sales hit employment in Japan's auto sector

Slumping vehicle sales are starting to take a toll on the employment situation in the automotive industry.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 22, 2019

Japan's 3x3 squad for Tokyo 2020 takes shape

When 3x3 basketball's inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was announced, longtime proponent Tomoya Ochiai was beside himself.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2019

Reversing the death of Venice

Today, the world is fretting over Venice's soaked and damaged urbs, but it has largely failed to recognize the extent to which the Venetian 'civitas' is in decline.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Nov 22, 2019

Massive increase in concentration of microplastics seen on beach facing Japan's Ise Bay

Some 60,000 particles of microplastics per square meter — meaning one particle per 16 square millimeters — are estimated to exist at Nasanohama beach on Toshi Island in Toba, Mie Prefecture, a study by Yokkaichi University professor Satoshi Chiba has revealed.
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2019

Loss-making Japanese public-private farm fund may be dissolved

The finance and farm ministries will "thoroughly" review the operations of a struggling public-private investment fund aimed at supporting the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries, and may opt to dissolve it, sources with knowledge of the matter said Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 22, 2019

Sake from Abe's home prefecture served at controversial Tokyo cherry blossom party

Dassai sake from Yamaguchi Prefecture, where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's constituency is located, was used at the annual state-funded cherry blossom-viewing party that's now the subject of intense scrutiny, it was learned Friday.
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2019

Japan's ruling coalition begins discussions on tax reform

The ruling coalition started full discussions Thursday on tax system reforms for fiscal 2020, including proposed incentives for corporate investment and support for unmarried single parents.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Nov 22, 2019

As climate concerns mount, China set for massive coal expansion

China has enough coal-fired power plants in the pipeline to match the entire capacity of the European Union, driving the expansion in global coal power and confounding the movement against the polluting fossil fuel, according to a report.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2019

Los Angeles Auto Show's green emphasis is no coincidence in climate-minded California

Batteries and big price tags are all the rage at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show.
EDITORIALS
Nov 21, 2019

Sri Lanka returns an authoritarian to power

The return to power of the Rajapaksa clan could redirect the country's geopolitical orientation toward China, a potentially important shift given the island's location astride vital sea lanes.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 21, 2019

Wizards' Rui Hachimura off to successful start to NBA career

Centuries before basketball was invented, William Shakespeare reflected on the subject of greatness. The Great Bard once summed it up this way: "Be not afraid of greatness: some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them."
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Nov 21, 2019

Seasonal treats against a sparkling backdrop

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is pulling out all stops as the year — and decade — reach their celebratory conclusion, presenting an end of year buffet running daily from 7 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 28 to Dec. 28.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2019

Japan aims to offer subsidies to elderly drivers for cars with safety systems

The government plans to subsidize the purchases of cars with extra safety functions for those age 65 or over as part of steps to reduce traffic accidents, sources have said.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Nov 20, 2019

JFA takes leap with new women's pro league

Eight years ago, Japan won the FIFA Women's World Cup and earned its place among women's soccer's elite nations.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 20, 2019

Wizards look to capitalize on Rui Hachimura's wave of popularity

Washington Wizards part owner Raul Fernandez described the team's top rookie Rui Hachimura as "an incredible human being, incredible athlete and great ambassador" for the club and the NBA on Tuesday.

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