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Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 31, 2023

BOJ's Ueda says era of low global interest rates may be over

Some academics say global inflationary pressure may eventually subside, but others warn the current period of high inflation will change people's view on prices, Ueda added.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 31, 2023

Nvidia's market value touches $1 trillion amid AI gold rush

The chipmaker’s artificial intelligence prospects briefly vaulted it into an elite club of just five American companies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 31, 2023

Chinese island shows the way to an all-electric future by 2030

An extensive network is part of a plan by the provincial government to end the sale of fossil fuel cars by 2030 and have EVs and hybrids account for 45% of the island’s fleet.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

How to thrive in the post-pandemic world

Ahead of this year’s summit held in Japan of the Group of Seven most industrialized economies, the Italian government headed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been preparing to take over the group’s rotating presidency with a firm commitment to further raise living standards around the world,...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

Japan’s ambassador reaffirms importance of Italian partnership

H.E. Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki of Japan arrived in Rome in November, following overseas assignments in South Korea, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Austria, and India. The veteran diplomat got his bachelor’s degree in foreign studies from University of Tokyo and his master’s degree from the School...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

Flamma Group: Aiming higher, going bigger

Starting as the Fabbrica Lombarda Ammino Acidi, the Flamma Group was founded by Dr. Marco Maria Negrisoli and his chemist wife, Edmea Kullmann, in 1950 initially to produce amino acids.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

Procos: Bigger, better, stronger

The global pharmaceutical field undergoes fast changes because of the breadth of research that takes place around the world. The new knowledge has yielded groundbreaking treatment and impressive innovations on both a macro and micro scale.
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

UniGe: Encouraging critical thinking in an international setting

Its pride and honor may be deeply rooted in its long history, but the University of Genoa in the northern region of Liguria, has gained global recognition for its excellence in education, innovation and research.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2023

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow, Russia says

Air defenses destroyed all eight drones, but the attack brought the 15-month war in Ukraine to the heart of the Russian capital.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 30, 2023

Kishida's push to protect vital undersea cables

Undersea communications cables, a pillar of the global economy, are starting to get the attention they deserve in part due to Prime Minister Kishida's efforts.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2023

You’ve never heard of him, but he’s remaking the pollution fight

Richard Revesz has begun to change the fundamental math that underpins federal regulations designed to protect human health and the environment.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2023

Luton celebrates Premier League promotion with victory parade

The Hatters have defied the odds to reach the top flight just nine years after they were playing in the non-league National Conference.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 30, 2023

Can the world make batteries for electric cars without China?

Despite billions in Western investment, China is so far ahead in the industry that the rest of the world may take decades to catch up.
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2023

Kishida to remove son as political secretary over party photo controversy

Images showed Shotaro Kishida and relatives having photos taken at symbolically important locations in the prime minister's residence, with their behavior deemed inappropriate.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 30, 2023

Alternative fuels take the spotlight at Japanese endurance race

Toyota's Corolla H2 Concept, running on liquid hydrogen, crossed the finish line at Fuji International Speedway 24 hours after Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda climbed into the driver's seat.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023

As snap election rumors grow in Japan, here's how one could play out

Political pundits have been contemplating multiple scenarios, ranging from a summertime ballot to an election during parliament's session in the fall.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023

As Belarus prepares to host Russian nukes, what is Putin’s aim?

Not only would hosting Russian nukes make Belarus a potential target for the West, but some also fear that the country itself could become Russia's next annexation target.
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 29, 2023

Doctors in Japan turn to crowdfunding to continue stroke treatment trial

The trial for the drug to treat acute stroke sufferers has hit a snag due to surging import costs, with the price of a vial going from ¥300,000 to ¥1.6 million.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 29, 2023

Barely noting war in public, Putin acts like time is on his side

Vladimir Putin looks like a commander in absentia, treating Russia's war in Ukraine as unfortunate but distant. His options have narrowed, but he is still betting on outlasting his foes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 29, 2023

The road back to growth in China after COVID-19

Barring a “black swan” event, China can achieve 6% GDP growth this year, thereby ending a 12-year slowdown.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 29, 2023

Chinese comedy group's punishment sends chills through arts sphere

The swift retribution meted out represents 'a sad, new low' in Chinese official tolerance for unorthodox speech under leader Xi Jinping, observers have said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 29, 2023

Japan startup raises ¥4 billion to build space robot workforce

The comapny's CEO believes it’s too risky and impractical for humans to assemble and inspect machinery in space, while equipment now used is far too expensive.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 29, 2023

Undefeated Erdogan extends two-decade rule in Turkey runoff

The 69-year-old overcame Turkey's worst economic crisis in a generation on his way to his toughest election win.
JAPAN
May 29, 2023

Japan issues destruction order after North Korea announces 'satellite' launch window

Pyongyang plans to launch a military satellite between Wednesday and June 11, in what would be its first space rocket launch in more than seven years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2023

China jet to rival Airbus and Boeing makes first commercial flight

The manufacturer hopes to disrupt the dominance of Boeing and Airbus, but the C919 remains certified to fly within China only.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
May 28, 2023

The My Number card has some real benefits. Is it time you got yours?

Hit with a few scattered glitches recently, the My Number card still proved helpful to our writer when he filed his taxes.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
China Coast Guard officers unfurl a national flag on Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in disputed waters of the South China Sea this month in this screen shot taken from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
U.S. secretary of the navy weighs ‘dual-use’ shipbuilding with Japan
John Phelan at a Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of the navy in Washington in February
Expo '25 gives the world a masterclass in mascots
2025 Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku dances on the stage during the event's official opening ceremony on April 12.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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