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WORLD
May 11, 2023

Trump jokes about sexual abuse verdict, repeats election falsehoods

An unrepentant Donald Trump held firm to past grievances at the first televised town hall of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2023

The populist authoritarian hangover and democracies

After authoritarian governments are toppled, the hard work of institutional reconstruction begins.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2023

Dedicated to improving lives of poor, marginalized people

This year, the winner of the 40th Niwano Peace Prize is Rajagopal P. V. of India, the founding president of Ekta Parishad, in recognition of his efforts to establish justice and peace. He is known to have dedicated himself to the poorest and most marginalized of his country, through peaceful and nonviolent...
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Rugby
May 10, 2023

Rugby unions of Japan and New Zealand sign cooperation agreement

Japan's League One has become a popular destination for elite New Zealand players and coaches in recent years.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2023

Kishida and Yoon try to reset Tokyo-Seoul relations

Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol tried to remain sensitive to the populist views in their home countries while finding creative ways to not forget the past during their talks.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2023

Brutal heat scorches Asia as climate change impact becomes new normal

Vietnam reported a record of 44.2 degrees Celsius over the weekend, Laos also likely broke records and the Philippines cut classroom hours amid potentially deadly heat and humidity.
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WORLD
May 8, 2023

Biden’s plan to cut power emissions hinges on little-used carbon capture

Supporters of the administration’s strategy, including major environmental groups, say limited deployment of the technology so far reflects a lack of policy support.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 8, 2023

Long road ahead: Tokyo and Seoul look to take ties to the next level

While Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol will look to bask in the success of a fruitful summit in Seoul, the Japan-South Korea relationship remains fragile.
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BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
May 8, 2023

Sendai firm banks on unique cosmetics specialty store

Shoen Sukiya's Perfumerie Sukiya S-Pal store boasts a floor space of 560 square meters and monthly sales of over ¥100 million.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 8, 2023

Smoldering Iran nuclear crisis risks catching fire

A renewed crisis over Iran would come at a bad time for the U.S., which is focused on maintaining allies' support for the war in Ukraine and on rallying countries to push back on China.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2023

Bill to protect Indonesia’s domestic workers won't cover 2 million of them

Staff who serve as the invisible backbone of Southeast Asia’s largest economy are often isolated, leaving them particularly vulnerable to exploitation, assault and modern slavery.
JAPAN
May 7, 2023

In G7 host Hiroshima, a climate disaster in all but name

A minority of Japanese are seriously worried about how warming will affect them. Recent disasters indicate they probably should be.
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JAPAN / Politics
May 7, 2023

Kishida and Yoon hail improved ties as 'shuttle diplomacy' resumes

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese leader to conduct an official bilateral visit to Seoul in over 12 years.
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WORLD
May 6, 2023

U.S. sees a new era of nuclear risk dawning in China-Russia cooperation

To avert miscalculations, nuclear-weapons states must engage on existing and potential threats, from Iran’s atomic ambitions to the use of AI during crises.
JAPAN
May 5, 2023

Kishida seeks to 'add momentum' to Seoul ties as regular diplomacy resumes

The prime minister has expressed his desire for Japan to show that it is also invested in the neighbors’ rapprochement, with the trip to South Korea expected to highlight that resolve.
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BUSINESS
May 5, 2023

Copper mine flashes warning of ‘huge crisis’ for world supply

Insiders say that the sheer length of time involved in bringing on new mines can rarely be shortened, even when exploration money is spent and a deposit found.
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COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 4, 2023

War in Ukraine will set a course for international order — whatever the outcome

While the beginning, middle and end of the conflict will each have a significant impact on the future of fighting, it remains to be seen yet what direction events will take.
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BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Here are five ways finance is trying to de-risk heat waves

From heatstroke insurance to plans that reimburse dairy farmers when cows are too hot to produce milk, a new wave of products may help communities.
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WORLD / EXPLAINER
May 1, 2023

Wanted: More skills for workers as green jobs grow

One key factor holding back the green economy is a global lack of the skills required to build it, which are poorly understood and promoted.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 1, 2023

LGBTQ+ 'familyship' systems expand in Japan amid absence of national law

Such systems add recognition of same-sex partners’ children as family members, enabling access to public services typically offered to married couples and families.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 30, 2023

‘Lord Commander’ of the DMZ has seen it all on the Korean frontier

He faced off with North Korean troops, helped prepare for a Trump-Kim summit and witnessed some of the most ​hair-raising moments ​on the world’s most heavily armed border.
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WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 30, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s next six months as PM look harder than the first

Tory ministers, strategists and advisers fear that Sunak risks losing momentum, hitting a ceiling in the polls as policy problems and political dramas pile up.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 30, 2023

Japan's ume heartland sows new prospects

If you’ve ever eaten ume, chances are it came from Minabe or Tanabe in Wakayama Prefecture.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Apr 29, 2023

China weighs giving single women IVF access to stem population decline

Concerned about China's first population drop in six decades, government advisers have proposed that single and unmarried women should have access to egg freezing and IVF treatment.
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JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023

USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to depart Japan next year

The George Washington, which was deployed to Japan from 2008-2015 until it was replaced by the Ronald Reagan, will be returning after a complex overhaul in the U.S.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 28, 2023

Panthers choose Alabama QB Bryce Young with No. 1 pick of NFL draft

The Texans took quarterback C.J. Stroud second and traded up nine spots to take outside linebacker Will Anderson Jr. with the third pick.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 28, 2023

How floating farms are helping Bangladesh adapt to climate change

A traditional form of hydroponics that dates back at least 400 years, the gardens are being recognized as a climate-resilient, nature-based way to keep farmers afloat.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2023

China pushes ahead with new revised spy law, report says

The law was approved during a Standing Committee meeting of the National People’s Congress on Wednesday, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

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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