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WORLD
Jan 30, 2019

Renewable energy surge in power-hungry Africa faces a short-out: Not enough trained workers

In sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 600 million people still lack access to electricity, off-grid renewable power is seen as one of the fastest ways to get energy where it's needed, particularly to remote and rural areas where many Africans live.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 27, 2019

Germany to phase out coal by 2038 in move away from fossil fuels

Germany should shut down all of its coal-fired power plants by 2038 at the latest, a government-appointed commission said on Saturday, proposing at least €40 billion ($45.7 billion) in aid to regions affected by the phase-out.
Japan Times
Qatar report 2018
Dec 18, 2018

140th national day: The State of Qatar strengthens its international ties

This year saw the International Monetary Fund rank Qatar as the world’s richest country based on gross domestic product per capita. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2017–2018, Qatar ranks as the 25th most competitive economy in the world and the country is continuing...
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BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2018

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance seen surviving the arrest of Carlos Ghosn

The arrest Monday of Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is widely credited with turning around the struggling Yokohama-based automaker and forming one of the world's most powerful auto groups, has sent shock waves through the industry and left observers wondering what will become of the firm's cross-border...
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Sep 3, 2018

Goldman sees yuan gaining in reserves at expense of dollar and yen

China's currency is set to take an increasing share of world foreign-exchange reserves, with the dollar and yen having to make the most room proportionally for the newcomer on the block, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jul 13, 2018

Exclusive: Jin's move to train with Hanyu, Orser in Toronto not happening

Two-time world bronze medalist Jin Boyang of China will not be permanently relocating to Toronto to train with Yuzuru Hanyu under renowned coach Brian Orser, The Japan Times has learned.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 29, 2018

Nissan and Renault make progress on rumored merger

Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. are in talks to merge and create a new company that trades as a single stock, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 9, 2018

China's winter resorts face tougher terrain despite Olympics excitement

At its peak a decade ago, the Muchengjian mine churned out mountains of coal on the western outskirts of Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2018

Toto hopes to clean up with new self-cleaning toilets

With the upcoming 2020 Olympics in mind leading Japanese toilet-maker Toto Ltd. has recently introduced a new type of self-cleaning toilet for public restrooms, aiming to improve bathroom experiences for locals and foreign visitors to Japan.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 26, 2017

Sending Kaori Sakamoto to Olympics the right call

This time the Japan Skating Federation got it right.
JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Dec 24, 2017

Expo, casinos and shinkansen at top of Kansai's 2018 agenda

For Kansai, many of 2017's events will remain newsworthy in 2018. Here are some of the bigger topics expected to be closely followed in the region.
CULTURE / Film
Oct 26, 2017

The 'Blade Runner' universe before '2049'

Before Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster sequel "Blade Runner 2049" was turning heads, a few lesser-known short films were already building on its predecessor's grim sci-fi universe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2017

China's per capita GDP set for ongoing rise as the economy shifts from manufacturing to services

China's transformation from rags to riches isn't over quite yet.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 9, 2017

Focus on self-driving vehicles distracts carmakers from lifesaving brake technology

While big automakers are rushing to launch self-driving cars as early as 2021, the industry's major players are moving slowly when it comes to widespread deployment of a less expensive crash prevention technology that regulators say could prevent thousands of deaths and injuries every year.
JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Mar 26, 2017

Timing, like finances, everything for Osaka's new rail links

Shinkansen, route, Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, train
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 14, 2016

China to launch second space lab module, new manned mission

China will launch its second experimental space laboratory late Thursday and another manned space mission next month, the government said, part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 28, 2016

Philippines sets the ball rolling for federal system

The Philippines is paving the way to shift to a federal form of government by 2022, after President Rodrigo Duterte agreed with the leaders of Congress to set up a body to amend the constitution, the speaker of the house said on Thursday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Apr 21, 2016

China to launch 'core module' for space station around 2018

China will launch a "core module" for its first space station some time around 2018, a senior official told the state-run news agency Xinhua on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 21, 2016

In unprecedented move, Germany asks Belgium to halt two reactors over safety concerns

The German government made an unprecedented request of Belgium to temporarily shut two nuclear reactors, citing technical issues involving possible safety defects.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Dec 29, 2015

Tech giants spot opportunity in forecasting China's smog

Air pollution in China could be big business.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 3, 2015

The first Olympic hurdle should be voter support

Making plebiscites obligatory for all bidding cities could be the first step toward restoring the tattered reputation of the Olympics.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 3, 2015

Tepco-Chubu venture to expand overseas thermal coal sales

A Tokyo Electric Power Co. and Chubu Electric Power Co. joint venture is planning to expand overseas sales of coal as demand is expected to slow at home.
WORLD
Aug 3, 2015

Obama's climate legacy takes shape with move on power plants

The Obama administration on Monday was to issue rules to cut carbon emissions from U.S. power plants, a move designed to secure the president's legacy on climate and one which has already influenced the campaigns of those who want to succeed him.
EDITORIALS
Jun 1, 2015

The beautiful game dirtied

Major sponsors should pressure FIFA to clean up its act.

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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