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BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 3, 2020

Japan’s economy shrinks at same pace in first quarter as capital expenditures hold up

The data that continued to show Japan was in a recession before the coronavirus pandemic took its heaviest toll.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 2, 2020

Iran says it has detained U.S.-based opposition leader over 2008 bomb attack

Iran said on Saturday its intelligence services have detained a U.S.-based leader of a pro-monarchist group whom it accused of being behind a deadly 2008 bombing and of plotting other attacks, and that he is being held in Iran.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 1, 2020

World economy’s sputtering recovery threatened by flaring coronavirus

The Asia-Pacific region has been hit hard by a resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
OLYMPICS
Jul 31, 2020

How the postponement ended the Olympic dreams of athletes

Some athletes have chosen not to wait another year to participate in the delayed Tokyo Games.
JAPAN / History
Jul 31, 2020

Time fails to dim Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Peace Declarations

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely have some effect on this year's ceremonies marking the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 30, 2020

Misreading the Chinese tea leaves: A dangerous escalation

Building a U.S. strategy on false premises and no overarching goals is hugely problematic.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 29, 2020

China hawks gain ground among Japan's conservatives, long divided on Beijing

In March, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was forced to postpone plans to greet Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a state guest. Months later, the topic is still making waves.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jul 24, 2020

Get chills and thrills with binge-worthy miniseries on streaming

Summer heat and self-isolation got you down? Cool down with these six miniseries that you can stream in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 23, 2020

Bribery scandals taint efforts to save U.S. nuclear plants

Back-to-back bribery scandals involving utility giants in Ohio and Illinois over the past week have given a black eye to efforts to prop up struggling U.S. nuclear plants.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 22, 2020

After troubled start, Go To Travel campaign still likely to achieve some aims

Battered by the health crisis, the domestic tourism industry sees a glimmer of hope in the campaign and its gargantuan u00a51.35 trillion budget.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2020

Proxy fight looms as Japanese operator of cheap restaurants Ootoya opposes offer

The battle comes as the restaurant business in Japan, as in much of the world, is struggling to stay afloat due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 20, 2020

China expands amphibious forces in challenge to U.S. beyond Asia

New ships and specially trained marines will boost Beijing's firepower and political influence far from its shores, according to military analysts.
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jul 20, 2020

Telework surge leaves employees and their firms more vulnerable to cyberattack than ever, expert warns

Employees at home are suddenly being targeted for corporate access by email phishing, website spoofing and fake software posing as Zoom.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 18, 2020

Hong Kong’s yawning wealth gap grows wider amid pandemic

Hong Kong is emerging as a case study of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting vulnerable members of society, as tens of thousands have been thrown out of work with little social safety net to support them in one of the world’s most unequal and expensive cities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 17, 2020

The Abe doctrine on 'Quad plus'

The narrative offers a strategic direction for Japan's international activism.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Jul 16, 2020

A Tokyo temple offers pandemic-hit Vietnamese workers a safe haven

Lured by higher wages but often burdened by debt to recruiters, Vietnamese are the fastest-growing group of foreign nationals in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 16, 2020

China's economy rebounds in second quarter after steep slump

Authorities are widely expected to maintain policy support in the second half to bolster the revival, despite concerns over rising debt risks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2020

Japanese students in U.S. breathe sigh of relief after visa curbs dropped

The stunning reversal was announced at the beginning of a court session Tuesday in Boston.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 15, 2020

B. League revises criteria for club licenses due to COVID-19 fallout

The decision was made to help clubs cope with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 15, 2020

China set to return to growth after easing virus lockdowns

Positive economic indicators offer hope to other nations looking to bolster damaged markets as they ease pandemic restrictions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jul 13, 2020

Google search upgrades make it harder for websites to win traffic

For some web publishers that have historically relied on the internet giant to send users to their sites, the subtle tweaks have siphoned off vital traffic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 12, 2020

Rui Hachimura ready to carry Wizards in Orlando

The rookie small/power forward is expected to play a major role in the absence of teammates who have elected to skip the NBA's expanded playoff tournament.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 11, 2020

Pac-Man: How a faceless character based on eating changed video game history

Examining the cultural and commercial legacy of Japan's iconic arcade game on its 40th anniversary.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jul 10, 2020

Japan's coal closure plan a historic milestone, but what’s next?

The nation will still face pressure to further reduce reliance on the fossil fuel, both domestically and abroad.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 10, 2020

‘Mottainai Grandma’ spreads her environmental message in new cartoon series

The animated series “Mottainai Grandma” teaches youngsters the importance of respecting the environment around them.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 9, 2020

Jair Bolsonaro bets 'miraculous cure' can save Brazil — and his life

More than 1.7 million people in Brazil have tested positive for coronavirus and nearly 68,000 have died. Only the United States has performed worse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2020

Japan nonlife insurers to raise premiums 6-8% in wake of disasters

Four major Japanese nonlife insurers plan to raise their fire insurance premiums for homes by a national average of 6 to 8 percent in January 2021, sources said Wednesday.

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