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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 20, 2020

Biden expected to push teamwork with Japan and Asian allies if he wins

An administration under the Democratic candidate would stress cooperation and coordination on defense, trade and other regional issues, experts say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 20, 2020

Apple's stock market value tops $2 trillion

Trailing are Microsoft and Amazon, each at about $1.6 trillion, followed by Google-owner Alphabet at just over $1 trillion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 20, 2020

An endless first wave: How Indonesia failed to control the virus

Only last week Luhut Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s maritime minister and close confidant of the country’s president, touted herbal mangosteen juice as a coronavirus remedy.
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BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2020

DAZN targets $1 billion in new funds as sports streamer rebounds

After its global expansion was hit by the coronavirus, staff have been told the company is on track to return to pre-COVID-19 subscriber levels by the fourth quarter.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Aug 20, 2020

Tokyo now has transparent public toilets. Let us explain.

Public toilets around the globe have a reputation for being dirty and dangerous. Tokyo recently unveiled new restrooms in public parks that aim to address those concerns.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 20, 2020

‘The Girl I Like’: Navigating love with pathos and humor

Shinya Tamada's relationship drama about a man who struggles to admit his feelings for a friend is based on an essay by comedian Naoki Matayoshi.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 19, 2020

Yuta Watanabe has mixed feelings over 2019-20 season

The 25-year-old described the 2019-20 season as a campaign where he grew to a degree.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Aug 19, 2020

Coal’s days may be over in the U.S.

Renewables will most likely surpass the fossil fuel in electricity generation this year despite Trump's best efforts.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Aug 19, 2020

Back to the paddy fields: Coronavirus smashes Indian middle-class dreams

For years, people in rural India have been gaining prosperity and moving into what economists call a burgeoning middle class of consumers.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 19, 2020

Democrats make Biden’s nomination official in virtual roll call

Democrats officially nominated Joe Biden for president on Tuesday, culminating a comeback that saw the former vice president emerge as the party’s choice to take on Donald Trump in Biden’s third campaign for the White House.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 19, 2020

SoftBank to dispatch executives to help stricken Oyo

Cuts in Japan by the online hotel operator come as it adapts to a much smaller tourism industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 19, 2020

She was a Communist Party insider in China. Then she denounced Xi.

Cai Xia is among a cluster of Chinese dissenters who have recently decried Xi's policies, including his handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
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WORLD
Aug 19, 2020

Trump postal chief pauses cuts amid outcry as Democrats raise pressure

Critics have accused Trump, trailing Democratic challenger Joe Biden in opinion polls, of trying to hobble the Postal Service to suppress mail-in voting.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 18, 2020

Japanese honeymooners, stuck in Cape Verde due to coronavirus, join Olympic team

The pair have impressed the local population and have earned a place supporting the island nation's team.
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WORLD
Aug 18, 2020

Death Valley just recorded the hottest temperature on Earth

In the popular imagination, Death Valley in Southern California is the hottest place on Earth. At 3:41 p.m. local time Sunday, it lived up to that reputation when the temperature at the aptly named Furnace Creek reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the NOAA Weather Prediction center.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 18, 2020

U.S. tries to bolster Taiwan’s status, short of recognizing sovereignty

A visit to Taiwan by a U.S. Cabinet secretary. A sale of advanced torpedoes. Talk of starting negotiations over a potential trade agreement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 17, 2020

Fraying U.S.-China relations tested by Trump ahead of election

The almost daily drumbeat of tensions shows little sign of letting up, touching on everything from the coronavirus to trade to defense issues to monetary policy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 17, 2020

India’s tense borders threaten plan to ban some weapons imports

The country is committed to manufacturing its own defense equipment.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2020

Coronavirus reignites push to levy congestion charges on drivers in more cities

Congestion pricing, which charges private vehicles entering a city's busiest areas, debuted in Singapore in 1975 and is also used in London, Milan, Oslo and Stockholm.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 17, 2020

Democrats step up pressure against U.S. postal cuts as Pelosi calls lawmakers back to Washington

Several Democratic state attorneys general said they were discussing potential legal action to stop Postal Service changes that could affect the outcome of the election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 16, 2020

Coronavirus crisis has made Brazil an ideal vaccine laboratory

With a medical manufacturing infrastructure and plenty of vaccine trial volunteers, Brazil has emerged as a potentially vital player in the scramble to end the pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 16, 2020

Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert, dies at 71

Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday night at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. He was 71.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 15, 2020

How COVID-19 has reshaped Japan's drinking culture

Suit-clad office workers are no longer flocking to Japanese-style pubs en masse to unwind after a long day at the office. Where are they drinking instead?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 15, 2020

The popularity of jeans in Japan begins to fray

According to industry data, total sales of jeans of all types reached 78 million pairs in 2002. The current annual figure is believed to have fallen below 40 million.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Aug 15, 2020

Stay peachy keen and cool with Starbucks’ Juicy Peach Frappuccino

Trying to enjoy an icy treat before it melts during summer can be tricky. But sometimes a little melting is actually a good thing.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear