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TENNIS
Jun 1, 2023

Novak Djokovic doubles down on Kosovo comments after reaching third round of French Open

Djokovic defended his message in comments to Serbian media, saying that Kosovo is Serbia's 'cradle, our stronghold.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 31, 2023

Nvidia's market value touches $1 trillion amid AI gold rush

The chipmaker’s artificial intelligence prospects briefly vaulted it into an elite club of just five American companies.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 30, 2023

Associate members say ICC revenue model threatens cricket's growth

The 12 full members of the ICC would collectively take 88.81% of revenues, with the rest distributed among 94 associate members.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 30, 2023

Novak Djokovic cruises at French Open, but risks controversy with Kosovo message

Roland Garros organizers said there were no official Grand Slam rules on what players can or cannot say.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023

As snap election rumors grow in Japan, here's how one could play out

Political pundits have been contemplating multiple scenarios, ranging from a summertime ballot to an election during parliament's session in the fall.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 29, 2023

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after refusing to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at French Open

Kostyuk honored her pledge to not shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a key military ally of Moscow.
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WORLD / Politics
May 29, 2023

Undefeated Erdogan extends two-decade rule in Turkey runoff

The 69-year-old overcame Turkey's worst economic crisis in a generation on his way to his toughest election win.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence, democracy and the global order

The sudden arrival of groundbreaking AI tools has created an urgent need for a more holistic and global approach to tech governance.
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WORLD
May 26, 2023

Deep structural challenges in Germany threaten Europe’s economic engine

The basis of Germany's competitiveness and resilience is being systematically challenged by changing social, environmental and regulatory pressure, observers say.
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WORLD
May 25, 2023

Russian hypersonic scientist accused of leaking secrets to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said that his military is the world leader in hypersonic missile technology.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
May 24, 2023

Japan's up for fusion — just don’t call it 'nuclear'

The Japanese government sets out guidelines to encourage private sector competition in the field of fusion power. Will a nuclear-wary public get on board?
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WORLD / Science & Health
May 24, 2023

Disaster deaths decline but damage rises on hotter planet

While deaths caused by disasters have decreased thanks to early warning systems, economic losses from extreme weather events turbo-charged by global warming have skyrocketed.
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BUSINESS
May 23, 2023

El Ninos cause trillions in lost economic growth, study shows

With the world 1.2 C hotter than it was before industrialization, El Nino now practically guarantees record heat.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Kurashiki prime setting for MICE events and tourism

In hosting the April 22 and 23 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting ahead of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture has secured its place as a first-class MICE destination.
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BUSINESS / Companies
May 18, 2023

Micron reveals ¥500 billion Japan chip plan after PM meets execs

Japan’s government is already spending billions of dollars to encourage TSMC to add production capacity in the country.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 18, 2023

R.F. Kuang wrote a blistering satire about publishing. The industry loves it.

The 'Yellowface' author draws on her own experiences in the publishing industry to tackle issues like cultural appropriation and representation.
PODCAST / deep dive
May 17, 2023

Yes, crime is on the rise in Japan. No, you don’t have to panic.

The year so far has been marked with several high-profile crime stories and, according to the numbers, crime is on the rise. However, the types of crime we’re seeing are different from before.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 17, 2023

In pursuing peace, Japan’s leader must also prepare for war

His life’s goal may be nuclear disarmament, but with this G7 meeting in Hiroshima, Fumio Kishida will move the nation even closer to the world’s largest nuclear power.
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WORLD
May 17, 2023

Global executions highest in five years, Amnesty International says

Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia carried out 90% of the executions recorded last year, the rights group said. The numbers did not include China, it said, citing a lack of transparency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2023

At Hiroshima G7, bomb survivors grapple with a disarmament dream deferred

They fear Hiroshima's legacy — its importance as the first city to be flattened by a nuclear weapon — may be reduced to a historical artifact rather than a call for change.
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BUSINESS / Tech
May 14, 2023

Taiwan is running low on a strategic asset: engineers

A shrinking population, demanding work culture and an abundance of competing tech jobs have meant workers have become ever more scarce.
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BUSINESS
May 13, 2023

G7 leaders' summit statement to target China's 'economic coercion'

G7 leaders are set to discuss concern about China's use of 'economic coercion' in its dealings abroad as part of their larger joint statement, a U.S. official said.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
May 8, 2023

Signs of healing grow in Japanese baseball's attendance figures

The relaxation of COVID-19 rules and the excitement of the World Baseball Classic created the perfect storm to help NPB step back into the light after a few dark years at the ticket gates.
Japan Times
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.

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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