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ASIA PACIFIC / Society
May 31, 2023

Filipinos press for right to divorce in slow social shift

Divorce is currently illegal in the Catholic-majority country, while court annulments take years and are increasingly exploited by online scammers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 31, 2023

Why is Nvidia's market value soaring and what is its role in the AI boom?

The chipmaker produces around 80% of the chips used by generative AI systems to process data.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2023

NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as U.S. urges Turkey to say yes

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said it was 'within reach' for Sweden to join in time for a NATO summit in mid-July.
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WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2023

NATO launches Arctic drills, vowing to protect newest member Finland

Nearly 1,000 allied forces from the United States, Britain and Norway, and also from neighboring Sweden, joined some 6,500 Finnish troops for the exercise.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 31, 2023

Thiago Wild shocks Daniil Medvedev; Novak Djokovic in political storm

Medvedev said he had no regrets about his claycourt season ending prematurely.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2023

European leaders head to Moldova for symbolic summit on Ukraine's doorstep

The gathering of the EU's 27 member states and 20 other European countries will touch on a range of strategic issues.
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,...
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GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

Komatsu Italia Manufacturing: Helping build Italy one area at a time

In 1963, a determined and intuitive Italian entrepreneur, Giovanni Bettanin, founded Fabbrica Attrezzature Industriali S.p.A., which translated into English means “the Industrial Equipment Factory.”
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
CULTURE / Film
May 30, 2023

With ‘Monster,’ Hirokazu Kore-eda makes a welcome return to form

The Palme d’Or-winning director’s homecoming to Japanese-language cinema is powerful and poignant as it unspools an intimate story about bullying, misunderstandings and family dynamics.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2023

When delivery costs more than the food you ordered

The big players are betting that we’re too addicted to the convenience of meals at our doors to walk away from their apps. They may be right.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2023

Mauricio Pochettino handed task of reviving Chelsea's fortunes

The London club won the Champions League in 2021, but ended this season without any silverware and stumbled towards its worst campaign since 1993-94.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 30, 2023

Michi no eki stations evolving into more than just roadside resting spaces

According to the National Michi-no-Eki Association, the facilities rack up combined sales of about ¥250 billion per year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 30, 2023

BOJ expected to build case for policy shift in second half of 2024: report

From Ueda’s experience as a board member who voted against a premature rate increase in the early 2000s, the governor is said to be wary of abandoning stimulus too quickly.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 30, 2023

Badminton body extends ban on 'spin serve' until after Paris Olympics

The ban will be in place for the Thailand Open, which begins on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2023

Taiwan rushes to prevent China from cutting off internet and phones

Taiwan’s leaders want to accelerate plans to make the island more resilient to communications breakdowns and direct attacks on its digital infrastructure.
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2023

Kishida eyes talks with Kim to resolve North Korea abduction issue

North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Pak Sang Gil has said that there is no reason for North Korea and Japan not to meet if Japan seeks a way of improving relations.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 30, 2023

Yuki Miyazawa: 'Even if it’s something small, I should do what I can'

After spending much of her life abroad, Yuki Miyazawa returned to Japan determined to bring the best aspects of her international lifestyle with her.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 29, 2023

Recycling in focus as plastics treaty talks get underway in Paris

Many countries have said a goal of the treaty should be 'circularity' — or keeping already produced plastic items in circulation as long as possible.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
May 29, 2023

Red-hot Tigers riding wave of momentum into interleague season

Regular-season contests between Central and Pacific League clubs in NPB happen during a fixed period on the calendar, allowing the format to avoid becoming too stale.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 29, 2023

Singapore’s high costs won’t dethrone the money center — yet

Southern Malaysia is becoming popular as Singaporean housing prices surge. The commute to Johor brings its own challenges.
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.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 29, 2023

Fukui launches Japan's first transport service using 'level 4' autonomous driving

Self-driving cars are expected to serve as a means of transportation for elderly people in areas where public transportation services have decreased due to drive shortages and depopulation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 29, 2023

Inside South Korea's race to become one of the world’s biggest arms dealers

South Korea's arms sales jumped to more than $17 billion in 2022 from $7.25 billion the year before, according to its defense ministry.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 29, 2023

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after refusing to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at French Open

Kostyuk honored her pledge to not shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a key military ally of Moscow.

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An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo