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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2022

Boeing cuts 20-year industrywide outlook for planes

Boeing still projects the global airline fleet by 2041 will nearly double as it still sees a worldwide aviation demand COVID-19 recovery by early 2024.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 16, 2022

Musk says Twitter dragged feet on deal and now rushing trial

Elon Musk's lawyers say Twitter officials are unfairly pushing for a 'warp speed” trial and have asked that the case be heard next year instead.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 15, 2022

Opposition seeks answers after heavy Upper House election defeat

Japan's Upper House election should have been a far more contested vote than it was, but the opposition once again failed to make the right moves.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 15, 2022

Italian president urges Prime Minister Mario Draghi not to quit

Italy's political parties are increasingly divided over issues such as the rising cost of living and how to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2022

Blunders and miscalculations: How Sri Lanka plunged into crisis

The island nation is in its worst economic crisis in decades — and the fallout is already being felt in the corridors of power.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022

India preparing to submit new climate targets to U.N. in September

The official commitment would come close to a year after countries were told to submit updated targets by the U.N. before a summit last November.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2022

Smart countryside: How tech can help revive Japan’s rural regions

Changes in work patterns wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are already drawing some remote workers to the countryside.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2022

European court opens hearing into whether UEFA can block Super League

The dispute over the alleged abuse of UEFA's dominant position is being heard by the European Court of Justice, with a decision expected in late 2022 or 2023.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 11, 2022

Japan's opposition parties ponder leadership after election drubbing

Any celebrations of relief for CDP, or success for Nippon Ishin, may be tempered by concerns over who will take over the reins in the years ahead.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2022

Marcos Jr.’s big promises to Philippines face economic reality

The government lacks the fiscal space to allow tax concessions, or spend big on building bridges, roads and ports after racking up debt to help cushion the impact of the pandemic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 7, 2022

Rudy Gobert joins Timberwolves on mission to win NBA title

Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert said his mission with his new team is simple.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 7, 2022

Fed sees ‘more restrictive’ rates possible if inflation persists

The Fed's aggressive push to curb the hottest inflation in 40 years has convulsed financial markets, as investors fret that tighter monetary policy will tip the U.S. economy into recession.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 7, 2022

EU parliament backs labeling gas and nuclear investments as green

The move paves the way for the European Union proposal to pass into law, unless 20 of the bloc's 27 member states decide to oppose it, which is seen as very unlikely.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2022

Wall Street says a recession is coming. Consumers say it's already here.

Prices are soaring worldwide, particularly for essential foods and fuels, eroding the spending power of families.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 5, 2022

Knowing nothing else, will Turkey's first-time voters choose more life under Erdogan?

A big majority of young Turks say they want change but remain somewhat skeptical that the opposition can properly improve the job situation, schools and freedoms like free speech.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 5, 2022

Football Australia chief urges country to co-host men's World Cup

With Australia set to co-host next year's FIFA Women's World Cup alongside New Zealand, officials are proposing a similar arrangement for the men's edition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jul 5, 2022

'Guerrilla' sales and crowdsourcing: Japan's game console crunch

Video game consoles by Sony and Microsoft have been hard to buy since their November 2020 release, leaving consumers and sellers stuck in a game of cat-and-mouse.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2022

Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals as Roger Federer hopes to return 'one more time'

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon quarterfinal on Sunday as injury-stricken rival Roger Federer revealed his desire to play at the All England Club "one more time."
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MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2022

LIV golfers holding out hope for Ryder Cup selection

'As long as you fulfill the criteria to be a European Tour member, then you should still have the opportunity to try and qualify for the Ryder Cup team.'
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 29, 2022

Toyota misses May global production target in third month of shortfall

The world's largest automaker by sales said it produced 634,940 vehicles globally in May, 5.3% fewer than in the same month last year and short of its target of about 700,000.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022

Japan’s inflation has spread to biggest share of items since 2001

The proportion of items that saw price gains in Japan's core consumer price basket climbed to 69.2% last month.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 29, 2022

PGA Tour and DP World Tour strengthen alliance to combat LIV

Beginning in 2023, the top 10 players in the DP World Tour's rankings, in addition to those already exempt, will receive PGA Tour cards for the following season.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 28, 2022

Politics trumps business in Truth Social’s war on Big Tech

The Trump venture's pugnacious political approach has hobbled the company's development from its inception.
JAPAN / New Normal 2.0
Jun 27, 2022

Japan prepares for bounce in tourism, but pre-pandemic demand still far off

Destinations such as Niseko in Hokkaido are gearing up for 'revenge travel' by domestic and foreign tourists, but caution over COVID-19 limits the expected rise in numbers.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 26, 2022

Japanese auto supplier Marelli files for court-led rehabilitation

Marelli had tried to turn itself around under an out-of-court settlement procedure called alternative dispute resolution, but the attempt ended in failure.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 25, 2022

U.S. recession would be 'necessary price' to defeat inflation, IMF chief says

For 2023, U.S. growth is expected to slow to 1.7%, but 'narrowly avoid' a recession, according to the annual review of the country's economy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 23, 2022

Latin America's new 'pink tide' gains pace as Colombia shifts left

Around the region, angry voters have ditched mainstream parties and been lured by promises of bigger government and social spending.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 22, 2022

Wrestlers ramp up public appearances as pandemic subsides

The loosening of media restrictions has given wrestlers more exposure to both current and potential fans, whether it's through interviews at stables or guest spots on prime-time TV.

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