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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 2, 2013
Softbank mars credit rating of customers
Softbank Mobile Corp. said that due to a computer programming error, it reported 63,133 customers as "delinquent" to a credit information agency even though they were making installment payments for their mobile phones on time.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 24, 2013
Letting the changes out at the beach
A visit to a beach in southern Europe reveals a gender divide as well as a physical laissez-faire that occurs when people have real things to worry about.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 10, 2013
G-7 eyes economic policy cooperation for global growth
The finance chiefs of the Group of Seven industrialized economies are likely to confirm this weekend that they will cooperate in steering fiscal and monetary policies for global economic growth, despite criticism by some emerging nations about their drastic credit easing tactics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Feb 8, 2013
Japanese attorneys throw their nets farther out
Big city lawyers are moving to the sticks to drum up business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jul 5, 2010
Debtors left in the dark after new law goes into effect
Poorly publicized restrictions on personal loans could end up blindsiding a huge number of cash-strapped households.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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