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WORLD
Mar 2, 2020
CDC teams race to catch up to spread of coronavirus in U.S.
The experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention huddled in a room with Bela Matyas, health officer of Solano County, California. They had a raft of questions about a milestone case in the spread of the coronavirus: the first U.S. victim with no known connection to travel in Asia....
BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2020
Negative U.S. yields in sight as virus spurs recession bets
With a flurry of fresh COVID-19 cases and early signs of how severe the hit on the global economy could be, seasoned strategists are now warning that U.S. growth could come to a halt this year and that some Treasury yields may drop below zero — possibly as soon as this week.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 29, 2020
Who really controls the airspace over central Japan?
A good portion of the airspace over central Japan has been reserved for the exclusive use of the U.S. military since the end of World War II, a fact that isn't widely known in Japan. Over the past several weeks, however, it has become a sudden reality to thousands of Tokyoites and residents of Kawasaki...
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 29, 2020
New coronavirus case of unknown origin emerges in California as U.S. looks to curtail infections
The United States will invoke a federal defense law to boost production of masks, gloves, gowns and other items to protect against the new coronavirus, the Trump administration said, as a new case of unknown origin was confirmed in California on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 29, 2020
Trump again nominates U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe as intelligence director
President Donald Trump said on Friday he again was tapping Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe to be the nation's top spy, naming a loyalist whose first nomination he had dropped last year amid questions about a lack of experience and possible resume embellishment.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 29, 2020
U.S. postpones summit with ASEAN leaders amid coronavirus fears
The United States has decided to postpone a meeting with leaders of Southeast Asian countries it had planned to host on March 14 due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter said Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 28, 2020
Words outpace reality in U.S.-India relationship
In many ways, Japan and India are more natural partners than are India and the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 28, 2020
World economy risks worst year since 2009 as hopes fade of rapid rebound from virus
The world economy may be heading for its worst performance since the financial crisis, more than a decade ago, as the spread of new virus that causes COVID-19 increasingly dashes hopes of a swift rebound.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 28, 2020
Whistleblower says HHS didn't protect workers from virus risk
A whistleblower is accusing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of a "failure to protect its employees" responsible for responding to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the attorney representing the person making the allegation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 28, 2020
Huawei to build first European 5G factory in France to soothe Western nerves
Huawei will build its first European manufacturing plant in France, the chairman said on Thursday, as the Chinese telecom giant seeks to ease worldwide concerns stoked by U.S. charges that Beijing could use its equipment for spying.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 28, 2020
U.S. CDC aggressively evaluating whether coronavirus survives on surfaces, chief says
Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), told the U.S. Congress on Thursday that his agency is aggressively evaluating how long coronavirus can survive and be infectious on surfaces.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 28, 2020
U.S. firms set for zero profit growth this year as virus spreads, says Goldman Sachs
U.S. companies will see profits stagnate in 2020 thanks to the spread of the coronavirus in China and beyond, Goldman Sachs said on Thursday, slashing its expectations for average corporate earnings this year.
WORLD
Feb 28, 2020
Russia conducts first ship-based hypersonic missile test, TASS reports
Russia successfully test-launched its Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile from a military vessel for the first time early last month, the TASS news agency said on Thursday, citing two military sources.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 27, 2020
Trump campaign says it is suing New York Times over Russia opinion piece
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign said on Wednesday it was filing a libel suit accusing the New York Times of intentionally publishing a false opinion article that suggested Russia and the campaign had an overarching deal in the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 27, 2020
Climate activist Thunberg heads growing field of Nobel Peace Prize candidates
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong and the NATO military alliance are among those tipped for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, following nominations by politicians.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 27, 2020
Huawei and ZTE equipment use must be reported under FCC order
The Federal Communications Commission told U.S. telephone companies to report details on their use of equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp., Chinese gear-makers accused by the Trump administration of posing a risk of espionage.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 26, 2020
J&J and iPhone maker team to study if app for Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation early
Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it would partner with Apple Inc. on a study to use an iPhone app and the Apple Watch to study how earlier detection of atrial fibrillation impacts stroke in people aged 65 or older.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 26, 2020
Critics ask 'Where's Abe?' as coronavirus spreads in Japan
As Japan struggles to stem the spread of a coronavirus within its borders, critics are asking, "Where's Abe?"
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2020
Surging Bernie Sanders to be in the cross-hairs at South Carolina Democratic debate
Surging front-runner Bernie Sanders will be in the hot seat at the Democratic debate in South Carolina on Tuesday, when his six presidential rivals try to derail his growing momentum before the next big round of nominating contests.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 26, 2020
Trump loyalist Roger Stone to ask U.S. judge for a new trial
U.S. President Donald Trump's longtime friend Roger Stone will urge a federal judge on Tuesday to grant him a new trial, after she sentenced him last week to serve more than three years in prison in a case that angered Trump and rattled the Justice Department.
Millions told to evacuate as heavy rain sparks flooding and landslides in Kyushu
Heavy rain falls in the city of Kumamoto on Monday morning.
Osaka Expo ticket sales exceed break-even point
Visitors to the Osaka Expo line up for pavilions on Friday.
Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea
This handout video grab released and taken on August 11, 2025 by the Philippine Coast Guard shows an incident between a Chinese Navy vessel (left) and a Chinese Coast Guard ship as seen from a Philippine fisheries boat near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.
Britain’s Prince of Wales aircraft carrier makes Japan debut
HMS Prince of Wales arrives into the Port of Darwin, Australia, in July during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high on tariff and rate optimism
Stocks in Tokyo rallied on Tuesday despite months of uncertainty and general economic concerns.
Osaka Expo highlights the challenge of holding events in Japan's scorching summer
People huddle near a large fan blowing icy-cold mist at the Osaka Expo on July 12. Amid Japan's relentless summer heat, organizes have put myriad measures in place in order to keep guests safe.
At Himawari Shokudo 2, Italian food with a Japanese soul
At Himawari Shokudo 2, chef Hozumi Tanaka serves Italian-inspired fare with a focus on Toyama produce, such as this appetizer of lightly blanched "hotaru ika" (firefly squid) served atop mixed wild plants and a crepe prepared from "yamato-imo" yam.
Cheer with caution: Expert advises sports fans have game plan for extreme heat
A Cardinals fan fans himself during the seventh inning of a game against the Pirates in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2022.
Australia's warship selection signals Japanese defense industry's arrival
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate. Australia's selection of an upgraded version of the Mogami-class warship for its next frigate class could prove to be a watershed moment for Japan’s defense industry.
Japan's inheritance tax is high, unforgiving and sometimes avoidable
The National Tax Agency at the Ministry of Finance, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. Japanese tax authorities can bill foreign residents in Japan for assets inherited globally.

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