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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2021
Asia’s air travel may take three years to recover from pandemic
The drawn-out timelines highlight the difficulties facing Asia and the likely consequences for jet fuel, a traditionally prized part of the oil products market.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2021
Fifty years since Kissinger's secret visit, Sino-U.S. ties now fraying fast
The downward trajectory is unlikely to be altered any time soon, experts say, as top officials in both countries are buckling down for a long-haul competition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 13, 2021
Biden team weighs digital trade deal to counter China in Asia
The policy would represent an early effort by the Biden administration to present an economic plan for the world's most economically and strategically significant region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2021
Japan to provide millions more vaccine doses to Taiwan and other Asian neighbors
Japan will ship out 1 million doses each to Indonesia, Taiwan and Vietnam on Thursday as part of bilateral deals with those governments, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2021
Japanese foreign minister considering visit to Iran in August
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is planning to visit Iran to build ties with its new government led by a conservative hard-liner, diplomatic sources said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
JR East to inspect baggage at Tokyo stations during Olympics
It's the first time that the major train operator has decided to conduct baggage inspections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 6, 2021
OPEC disagreement lays bare growing UAE-Saudi economic rivalry
As Saudi Arabia tries to wean its economy off oil, it is vying with the UAE for foreign capital and talent.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2021
Japan and Australia to boost defense ties, Japanese ambassador says
Shingo Yamagami said in a newspaper interview that the two nations must work together to prevent the Indo-Pacific becoming 'a lawless jungle.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 4, 2021
New and improved Trans-Siberian Railway aims to boost shipping capacity to Asia
Improvements are rapidly being made to allow trains to travel faster and carry more freight in a bid to revive the line's leading role in connecting Asia and Europe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2021
What inflation? Pandemic leaves emerging Asia's consumer recovery behind.
Slow vaccinations and a new wave of coronavirus infections have delayed economic recoveries in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and India.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2021
Southeast Asia’s democracy woes accelerate
Countries from the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia have regressed from robust democracies or hybrid regimes with some now turning to outright authoritarian rule.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2021
Japan's foreign minister plans trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories in August
During the trip, Motegi would look to build a relationship with the Israeli government under new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and offer assistance to reconstruct Gaza.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2021
China top U.S. partner in Asia but Japan more reliable, poll of American experts shows
Japan topped the list of countries in the region seen as reliable for the United States with 36% of the respondents naming the country, followed by Australia at 30%.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2021
Japan ratifies massive free trade deal involving China, South Korea and ASEAN
The pact will be Japan's first trade deal involving both China and South Korea — its largest and third-largest trade partners.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2021
Japan defense chief urges stronger EU military presence in Asia
As China increases its military pressure on Taiwan, Nobuo Kishi said Japan expects a 'peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues' through dialogue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 16, 2021
Why Asia, the pandemic champion, remains miles away from the finish line
All across the Asia-Pacific region, the countries that led the world in containing the coronavirus are now languishing in the race to put it behind them.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2021
NATO to enhance Japan ties, warning that China poses 'systemic challenges'
A communique issued by the 30-member organization cited 'assertive behavior' by Beijing along with its influence 'on the rules-based international order.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 14, 2021
Uniting G7 nations on China proves daunting task for Biden
G7 leaders agreed to a joint communique that singled out China by name a handful of times, but did not overtly condemn Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2021
Japan welcomes German and French commitment to Indo-Pacific
The leaders of the two countries also affirmed cooperation in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 9, 2021
At the G7, can Biden unite the globe’s top democracies to take on China?
At the summit in England from Friday, Biden will be working to rally the world's democratic nations — and counter China — as the globe struggles back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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