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BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 21, 2022

Fed set to hike rates as central banks adopt hawkish stance not seen in decades

The danger, according to former one International Monetary Fund chief economist, is that they collectively go too far, driving the world economy into an unnecessarily harsh contraction.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 20, 2022

Lessons for the LDP from Okinawa's gubernatorial election

The LDP had better get its house in order if it wants to even begin to reverse the trend of opposition-supported candidates winning office in Okinawa.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 20, 2022

China-led security grouping is an empty vessel no more

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is becoming an alternative to the existing global order and one the West needs to take more seriously.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2022

Four-day week pilot findings: Successful for most firms, but not all

A survey has found that 78% of leaders at the more than 70 U.K. companies that shifted to four-day schedules say their transition was good or 'seamless.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 20, 2022

Affordable EVs remain fantasy for most as automakers capitalize on high demand

Many of the electric vehicles at dealerships are available in top trims, and for amounts far above the starting prices in ads and product launch presentations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2022

Russia to flood Asia with fuels as Europe ramps up sanctions

India and China took a combined 2.7 million barrels a day of Russian crude and products last month, according to Morgan Stanley.
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2022

African Development Bank chief sees Japanese private sector as pathway to growth

Akinwumi Adesina has urged Japanese businesses to set aside outdated perceptions and invest more in the diverse opportunities offered by the continent.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2022

Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II amid funeral's sombre pageantry

King Charles III and other senior British royals followed her flag-draped coffin into Westminster Abbey at the start of her state funeral, the country's first since 1965.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 19, 2022

China's mortgage boycott quietly regroups as construction idles

With no sign of construction picking up at many projects, more homebuyers have said they plan to join others who have stopped paying mortgages.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Sep 19, 2022

In Hokkaido, child care centers take on responsibility for diaper disposal

Facilities and municipalities that had been asking parents to take used diapers home are switching to disposing of the items themselves.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2022

Leaders and monarchs gather for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Hundreds of thousands of people lined up to file past the casket of Britain's longest-reigning monarch at London's historic Westminster Hall during her lying-in-state.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 19, 2022

Naomi Osaka feels right at home as the Pan Pacific Open gets underway

She has a good track record at the tournament — with one title and three appearances in the final — and the tennis star hopes the good vibes can help carry her to another triumph.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 19, 2022

Biden hedges on seeking re-election in 2024

In a rare, wide-ranging interview, the U.S. president went back on repeated assertions by the White House that he is sure to run in two years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 18, 2022

There’s one way to wean India off Russian weapons

Switching to Western platforms is expensive. Instead India needs to do the hard work of developing a viable domestic defense industry.
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2022

Former members of Unification Church rail at politicians who embraced it

The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July has opened a debate over the church and has shone a spotlight on its close ties with the ruling LDP.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 18, 2022

Ex-Tokyo Games executive suspected of giving favors to ad agency ADK

Haruyuki Takahashi has been arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from companies including Aoki Holdings Inc. over Tokyo Games sponsorship contracts.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 18, 2022

Phil Mickelson: LIV series is 'here to stay'

The breakaway circuit launched in June and counts 12 major champions among its players.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Sep 18, 2022

Recipe: Sake spritz

A dash of bitters, a glug of wine and an orange slice is a template ripe for experimentation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 17, 2022

Russia’s secret gem sales are dividing the diamond world

Many in the industry refuse to deal in Russian gems following the invasion of Ukraine and after mining giant Alrosa was hit with U.S. sanctions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 17, 2022

U.S. Justice Department asks appeals court to allow review of classified documents in Trump probe

The department said the court should halt part of a lower court decision that prevents prosecutors from relying on the classified documents in their criminal investigation.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Sep 16, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: The end of an era for Britain and the world

After ascending to the throne, the queen watched as her country struggled to find its place in a world that's undergoing constant change.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 16, 2022

From Quiet to cinematic director, Stefanie Joosten’s career is leveling up

Formerly known as the voice behind Metal Gear's Quiet, Joosten now has a bigger role — and much bigger ambitions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2022

Tokyo Stock Exchange's active ETF push faces hurdles as investors flee

The development is the latest effort by the exchange operator to enhance the market's global status by introducing investor-friendly reforms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 16, 2022

Banker who brought Goldman clout to SoftBank starts venture bets

Before his abrupt departure from SoftBank Group last year, Katsunori Sago was seen as a potential successor to Masayoshi Son. He's now charting his own course in startup investments.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 16, 2022

Wanted, Wo Long and remakes lead Tokyo Game Show’s return

After three years, the Tokyo Game Show is finally back to normal. But did this year's demos make it worth the wait?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2022

Almost 80% of remote workers think they’d be fired for declining to return to the office

A survey also found that nearly 60% of employers say they'd be content with employees resigning rather than returning to the office.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

METI’s three ideas for next stage of Look East

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan and the 40th anniversary of the Look East Policy.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

LEP offers wealth of mutual benefits

Of the over 26,000 people who have taken part in Malaysia’s Look East Policy, two alumni, Akkbar Danial, head of automotive distribution at DRB-Hicom Berhad, one of the largest conglomerates in Malaysia, and Datuk Steven Tan, managing director of I.M Jihan Co., a vehicle exporter in Tokyo, spoke with...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

Selangor offers investors solid base for business

Despite experiencing the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia has remained a resilient economic player that continues to support foreign business. Its most technologically advanced and diversified state of Selangor even managed to record an increase in manufacturing projects amid the worldwide...

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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