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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Aug 12, 2021

The fictitious world of 'carbon neutral' fossil fuel

Climate experts say some offset deals do virtually nothing to decrease carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, falling far short of neutral.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 4, 2021

After loss to Spain, Japan still wondering how to close gap with world soccer powers

In the end it was Real Madrid star Marco Asensio's game-winning goal that stood out the most when contrasted with Japan's failure to capitalize on any of its chances in the penalty area.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 27, 2021

Akatsuki Five show progress in defeat to world No. 2 Spain

Japan was unable to contain Timberwolves veteran Ricky Rubio, but held strong against the reigning FIBA World Cup champion in their Olympic group-stage opener.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / FOCUS
Jul 18, 2021

Has the world had enough of the Olympics?

The Olympics are an easy target for criticism, never more than now. Do they still matter? Or have they lost their way and strayed from whatever ideals they purport to embody?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2021

World watches as Japan tries to manage games amid COVID-19

Anti-COVID-19 measures put in place by organizers may look good on paper. But they are bound to be hard to implement in practice.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 21, 2021

Looking at the world through the lens of geoenergy

Unlike fossil fuels, which can be transported over long distances in chemical form, renewable energy is static — meaning it will have to be transported in electric form.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 17, 2021

Why the world depends on Taiwan and TSMC's high-performance chips

While the firm has clients worldwide and is working with the U.S. and China, Japan risks losing out in the semiconductor field.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2021

Key takeaways from the G7 summit

While the world's response to COVID-19 dominated discussions, leaders appeared to have rediscovered the joy of diplomacy
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 9, 2021

Biggest vaccine-maker’s problems keep world short of COVID-19 shots

The Serum Institute of India's travails have become a key illustration of how the effort to inoculate against COVID-19 has failed the developing world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2021

Immigration is the wealthy world’s challenge of the century

A U.N. report says international migration has become increasingly weaponized and is being used by some as a political tool, undermining democracy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 22, 2021

Australia's 'Happy' Gilmore aiming for Olympics gold and another surfing world title

Few doubt Gilmore's credentials to stand on top of the podium at the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
May 17, 2021

The world economy is suddenly running low on everything

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it's companies furiously stocking up.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 13, 2021

Chinese shot takes controversial path to vaccinating the world

Used to operating within China, where public opinion is censored, Chinese vaccine-makers have had a tough time showing their 'growth in front of the world,' an expert said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2021

China’s Sinovac shot found highly effective in real world study

Indonesian data adds to signs out of Brazil that the shot is more effective than it proved in the testing phase, which was beset by divergent efficacy rates and questions over transparency.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 8, 2021

World shares India’s pain with growing COVID-19 crisis

The WHO estimates that 25% of global deaths last week occurred in India, a death toll that exceeded 3,700 lives per day.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 27, 2021

Amputee Blake Leeper won't be allowed to race with running blades

World Athletics has rejected an application from American double amputee Blake Leeper to run on particular running-specific prostheses (RSPs), preventing him from competing in the Olympics or World Athletics events.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 18, 2021

Pandemic will leave deep scars in world economy even after recovery

Just as some patients recovering from COVID-19 suffer long-lasting symptoms, it's becoming clear that the same will be true for the global economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 4, 2021

World economy risks ‘dangerously diverging’ even as growth booms

It could take years for swaths of the world to join the U.S. and China in fully recovering from the pandemic.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 19, 2021

Swiss skier Wendy Holdener tests positive at World Cup finale

Swiss Olympic medalist and world champion Wendy Holdener is out of the final World Cup alpine ski competition of the season after a positive coronavirus test, her team said on Thursday, the latest Swiss skier to be hit by the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 23, 2021

Even the world’s most-vaccinated economy faces a tough reopening

The nation shows that an emerging new normal that may not look much like the pre-pandemic world for some time to come.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 26, 2021

The world is dangerously dependent on Taiwan for semiconductors

With carmakers including Volkswagen, Ford and Toyota forced to halt production and idle plants, Taiwan's importance has suddenly become too big to ignore.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / The Great Reset
Jan 19, 2021

Trade in personal data is here to stay

Japan is well-placed to be a leader in data trading, but technical hurdles need to be overcome and mindsets need to be changed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 10, 2021

A Tokyo emergency will be a bad omen for the world’s 2021

Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures would almost qualify for Group of Eight membership if they were a country.

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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.