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EDITORIALS
Apr 28, 2023

Japan tries to confront its ever-shrinking population

Most developed economies are experiencing similar demographic declines. Japan is merely leading the charge.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 28, 2023

In 'new scramble for Africa,' Japan slips behind

Kishida is making a trip to Africa, but Tokyo is struggling to define its relationship with the continent as China and Russia ramp up their influence in the region.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023

Japan should aim for 500,000 studying abroad, government panel says

The government's Council for the Creation of Future Education also called for the country to accept 400,000 international students to Japan by the same year.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 28, 2023

China rebuilds Australia ties after failing to pressure economy

On the Australian side, the election of a center-left Labor government has seen a change in tone from the more confrontational approach taken by its predecessor.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 28, 2023

Nagoya's beloved 6-meter, 600-kilogram mannequin turns 50

First unveilied on April 28, 1973, the towering 'Nana-chan' will be celebrated with a day of performances and limited souvenirs.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 27, 2023

Evacuating citizens from war zones differs from country to country

Japan has very different ideas on how to evacuate its nationals from war zones compared to countries like the United States.
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BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2023

Hotel prices in Japan spike amid surge in demand

In the first quarter of 2023, hotel prices increased by around 15% compared with the pre-pandemic 2019 fiscal year, according to a survey.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 27, 2023

Jobless young Chinese seek solace in temples and tale of failed scholar

Despondent young worshippers crowd temples in China on weekends, as they pray to find jobs in an economy slowly clawing its way back from the coronavirus pandemic.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 27, 2023

Nomura profit falls for third straight year under CEO Kentaro Okuda

Muted client sentiment and lackluster deal-making weighed on revenue at the Japanese brokerage while its overseas operations have now lost money in 10 out of the past 12 years.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 27, 2023

LDP will try to pass LGBTQ law ahead of G7 summit

Japan is alone among the G7 wealthy democracies in not having laws to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people or give legal recognition to same-sex unions.
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WORLD
Apr 26, 2023

Xi speaks with Zelenskyy for first time since war in Ukraine began

The two countries’ readouts of the call on Wednesday struck familiar themes and suggested there had been no major breakthroughs.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2023

China pushes ahead with new revised spy law, report says

The law was approved during a Standing Committee meeting of the National People’s Congress on Wednesday, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
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WORLD / Society
Apr 26, 2023

Will the EU push back against Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ laws?

Following similar anti-LGBTQ+ debates in Romania and Poland last year, activists hope that action against Hungary will thwart more copycat proposals.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 26, 2023

Has India’s time come or is this just another siren song?

The announcement that India will be the world’s most populous nation unleashes the economic bulls.
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BUSINESS
Apr 26, 2023

Ueda looks to avoid fireworks at first BOJ meeting as chief

Ueda and his fellow board members are forecast to keep interest rate and asset purchase settings unchanged at the end of the two-day meeting Friday.
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SOCCER
Apr 26, 2023

UEFA president says U.S.-hosted Champions League final 'possible'

The showpiece event in European club soccer has never been held outside the continent since the competition's inception in 1955.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2023

The referendum in Uzbekistan: What will change in regional policy

A national referendum on the law on the new Uzbekistan Constitution will be held in Uzbekistan on April 30. The updated Basic Law is intended to consolidate the country’s strategic course for further reform of society and the state, which has had a positive impact on its foreign policy, primarily in...
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2023

China’s 'Project 912' used social media to target dissidents

The Chinese government has a team of police officers who create fake social accounts to harass dissidents and other critics outside of its borders, according to U.S. prosecutors.
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WORLD
Apr 26, 2023

Pentagon draws lessons from Ukraine war as it eyes possible conflict with China

'There are many advantages we’ve gained for a potential Pacific challenge from the Ukraine conflict,” said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks.
JAPAN
Apr 26, 2023

Japan firm fails in bid for historic moon landing

Ispace said that it could not establish communication with the unmanned Hakuto-R lunar lander after its expected landing time.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 25, 2023

Japan’s political landscape after the unified elections

The ruling LDP and its junior coalition partner saw most of their candidates succeed across the country in Sunday's unified elections. The exception is where Nippon Ishin no Kai surged.
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2023

Ashiya's new mayor stands out in a local politics dominated by old men

Ryosuke Takashima has grabbed headlines since becoming the youngest city chief ever elected in Japan.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 25, 2023

Top Indian wrestlers demand arrest of ex-federation chief

The Indian Olympic Association formed a panel to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation in January, but the athletes say there has been insufficient action since then.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 25, 2023

Living along a 'dead' river in Bangladesh

The Buriganga River is so polluted that its water appears pitch black, except during the monsoon months, and it emits a foul stench through the year.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 25, 2023

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi could miss World Cup with knee injury

A South African Rugby Union insider said on Monday that the 31-year-old World Cup-winning skipper had seen specialists and is set to meet another on Tuesday.
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WORLD
Apr 25, 2023

U.K. urges China to explain ‘biggest’ peacetime military buildup

The approach offers echoes of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s more measured language toward Beijing, an attempt to dial-down the hawkish rhetoric.
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BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2023

Fox fired ‘uncontrollable’ host Tucker Carlson, who badmouthed bosses

His departure leaves a big hole for Fox News to fill. Fox Corp. shares closed almost 3% lower on Monday, a reflection of how much he meant to the business.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 24, 2023

Kishida rules out snap poll after LDP wins big in Sunday by-elections

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party received a welcome boost Sunday night as four of five LDP-affiliated or supported candidates won key parliamentary by-elections.
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WORLD
Apr 24, 2023

South Korea's Yoon to meet Biden as doubts grow over nuclear umbrella

Yoon's trip is the first state visit to the U.S. by a South Korean leader in 12 years and will mark the 70th anniversary of a partnership that has helped anchor U.S. strategy in Asia.

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