Business Dec 31, 2020
Companies that arrange charter flights are getting a growing number of inquiries, with one flight operator planning to increase its fleet size.
Style & Design Dec 30, 2020
Pierre Cardin, designer to the famous and merchant to the masses, dies at 98
by Ruth La Ferla
In 1957, Cardin became the first European designer to forge business ties with Japan, and within two years he was selling his fashions there.
Business Dec 28, 2020
Japan's appeal as hub hindered by taxes, language and lackluster growth
by Yuko Takeo
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong has raised hopes Tokyo may be able to compete as a financial hub, but the numbers still don't work in Japan's favor.
World Dec 2, 2020
China scores big against poverty but the poor haven’t gone away
by Clara Ferreira Marques
Almost 90% of the population was below the international poverty threshold in 1981, according to the World Bank; by the 2019, that was under 1%.
National Nov 22, 2020
Japan considering cuts to child benefits for high-income families
The government is examining the idea of reducing a special allowance for high-income households with children in junior high school or younger to ¥2,500 per month from ¥5,000.
World Nov 17, 2020
The secret club for billionaires who care about climate change
by Ben Steverman
A few years ago, the hundreds of members of France’s Mulliez family, with a global retail empire worth more than $38 billion, decided they should take climate change more seriously — or rather, their investment portfolio should. But where to start? Climate change and the ...
Commentary / Japan Nov 13, 2020
Japanese capitalism can teach U.S. lessons in income growth and equality
by Jesper Koll
There is no denying that Japan does have an underbelly of poor people, but compared to the United States, only relatively few are truly left behind financially.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Oct 24, 2020
Pandemic pushes Japan's wealthy to spend like there's no tomorrow
by Mark Schreiber
Since overseas travel has become virtually impossible, some people have been diverting more of their disposable income into luxury items such as new cars.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 17, 2020
Media join the debate over the economics of a universal basic income
by Philip Brasor
Could the introduction of such a welfare model lead to economic inequality?
Asia Pacific Oct 9, 2020
'Gilded cage': Private pools and fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine
A private infinity pool, gourmet meals — and two temperature checks a day. Welcome to five-star quarantine in Thailand, where well-heeled tourists can live in luxury while obeying some of the world's strictest anti-coronavirus measures. After barring visitors for six months, the tourism-reliant country is ...
Business Sep 30, 2020
How the world’s most expensive skyscraper deal turned sour
by Shawna Kwan and Richard Macauley
The background of the investors behind the record-breaking deal drew as much interest as the transaction itself.
World Sep 21, 2020
In SUVs and on planes, richest 1% drive climate-heating emissions
The coronavirus pandemic has, though, opened the door to new, progressive policies to help tackle climate change.