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BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021

Coal crisis leaves India with few options to avoid power crunch

While shortages of coal in China and their own power crunch have commanded most recent attention, it's India that's facing a potentially worsening scenario.
Japan Times
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Oct 6, 2021

England committed to Ashes after Joe Root confirms participation

England's captain will likely be joined by a full-strength squad, British media reported, despite players' having voiced hesitancy over touring in a COVID-19 'bubble.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 6, 2021

'Brilliance and humility': Colleagues praise Japan-born Nobel winner Syukuro Manabe

The Princeton meteorologist, whose work lay the foundation for the modern science of climate modeling, says his research was simply driven by curiosity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021

Amazon CEO is confident in its gaming products after New World release

A week ago, Amazon released New World, an online computer game where archers and ax wielders colonize a mythical land.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021

Airlines warn erratic global COVID-19 rules could delay recovery

Airlines called for an end to restrictions on vaccinated travelers and for common health protocols at borders, though global coordination in aviation tends to move at a deliberate pace.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021

Facebook 'operating in the shadows,' whistleblower says as U.S. lawmakers demand probes

Whistleblower Frances Haugen called for transparency about how Facebook entices users to keep scrolling, creating ample opportunity for advertisers to reach them.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 6, 2021

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol retires after 23-year career

Gasol, who won two NBA championships with the Lakers and three Olympic medals with Spain, returned to Barcelona earlier this year to help his hometown club win the Spanish championship.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021

Brexit cold turkey: U.K. tries to kick 25-year imported labor habit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit experiment — unique among major economies — has further strained supply chains already creaking.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 6, 2021

Biden says he and Xi agree to abide by Taiwan agreement

Biden appeared to be referring to Washington's long-standing 'one-China policy' under which it officially recognizes Beijing rather than Taipei, and the Taiwan Relations Act.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2021

U.S.-EU tech control talks raise hopes and concerns

Governments are beginning to wake up to the significance of new technologies and the inadequacy of existing control regimes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 5, 2021

The intentions behind China’s ‘friendly’ policy toward the Taliban

In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Beijing has taken a lead in involving the region in the group's future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2021

China is close to dominating the world stage

Recent global matters all see China deeply involved, even when its name isn't mentioned.
Japan Times
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Oct 5, 2021

Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win NASCAR race since 1963

The 27-year-old's achievement came after the race was called following a weather delay, with 117 of 188 scheduled laps having been completed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 5, 2021

China's PCR test kit orders spiked months before it raised COVID-19 alarm, says report

The lead researcher on the paper, a retired intelligence officer, said details of some contracts may suggest officials were investigating a new human disease in the latter half of 2019.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 5, 2021

Reality check needed on finance to keep people safe in a warming world

International funding has become crucial to help poorer island nations suffering from climate change, but support for crafting national adaption plans is just as important.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2021

Japan’s Norinchukin Bank tiptoes back into CLO market with refinancing deal

The bank, which finances farmers and fishers, was one of the biggest buyers of collateralized loan obligations in the world before cutting back its exposure in 2019.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 5, 2021

North Korea trades scorn for flattery to win benefits from Moon

While North Korea has frequently shifted between provocations and diplomatic overtures, Kim now appears to be trying to do both at the same time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2021

Evergrande eyeing $5 billion property unit sale as rival Fantasia misses payment

Once China's top-selling property group, Evergrande is facing one of the country's largest-ever defaults as it struggles with more than $300 billion of debt.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 5, 2021

Shunichi Suzuki takes Japan finance reins as election and stimulus loom

The 68-year-old Suzuki was appointed to the job after helping to install the country's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, who took the job earlier Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2021

Biden shifts to a more conciliatory approach toward China

Biden's actions appear out of step with reality given that an ambitious China is actively working to supplant the U.S. as the world's preeminent power while waging a cold war against it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 5, 2021

Pandora Papers: World leaders deny wrongdoing after dump of purported secrets

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists said the files are linked to about 35 current and former national leaders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 5, 2021

Facebook begins recovery after major outage took apps offline

The outage shut out many of the company's 2.7 billion global users, idled some employees and prompted a public apology from the chief technology officer.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 4, 2021

Challenges await as Kishida takes reins as Japan's prime minister

Fumio Kishida is taking over as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. But his first job will be securing his mandate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 4, 2021

Made-from-CO2 concrete, sportswear and diamonds spark investor excitement

Companies turning carbon dioxide into products have raised over $800 million so far this year, more than triple the amount seen in 2020.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 4, 2021

Why Brexit Britain is isolated, vulnerable and running on fumes

The country faces 'a perfect inflationary storm” that could plunge the economy into a recession next year.

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