thejapantimes

thejapantimes, 7 hours ago to business

Japan's large manufacturers see exchange rate stability as the biggest factor they want out of the central bank's monetary policy, a Bank of Japan survey shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/20/companies/japan-firms-want-boj-to-stabilize-yen/ #business #companies #boj #japaneseeconomy #surveys #currencies

thejapantimes, 8 hours ago to business

Tesla is offering discounts and service improvements to appease European leasing companies frustrated by price cuts, slow repairs, and high costs, which have hurt fleet values and strained customer relationships. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/20/companies/tesla-damage-control-discounts-europe/ #business #companies #tesla #elonmusk #europe #electricvehicles

thejapantimes, 9 hours ago to worldwithoutus

Rising from a humble coal-mining town to assume Taiwan's highest office on Monday, President Lai Ching-te now has to navigate a widening rift with an increasingly assertive China while grappling with a fractious parliament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/asia-pacific/politics/lai-ching-te-coal-taiwan-president/ #asiapacific #politics #laichingte #taiwan #dpp

thejapantimes, 10 hours ago to worldnews

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash prompts questions about his successor and the impacts on power dynamics in the Middle East. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/world/politics/iran-next-president-raisi/ #worldnews #politics #iran #ebrahimraisi #ayatollahkhamenei

thejapantimes, 10 hours ago to Japan

In Sendai’s Izumi Ward, a cafe offers work to family members of children requiring daily medical support, allowing them to gain working experience and giving them a place to connect with others in similar situations. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/society/sendai-cafe-offers-work-opportunity-for-families-of-children-with-medical-needs/ #japan #society #sendai #medicine #hospitals #children #jobs

thejapantimes, 10 hours ago to Japan

Fewer citizens in Japan are becoming lay judges in recent years, according to statistics released by the country's Supreme Court as the system marks its 15th anniversary. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/crime-legal/japan-sees-decline-in-lay-judges-15-years-after-introducing-the-system/ #japan #crimelegal #japanesecourts #layjudges

thejapantimes, 10 hours ago to Japan

Japan has trialed over-the-counter sales of the morning-after pill without a doctor's prescription, and 80% of buyers have said they would want to buy the medication that way again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/science-health/morning-after-pills-survey/ #japan #sciencehealth #women039sissues #familyplanning #pharmaceuticals #parenthood #mhlw #medicine

thejapantimes, 11 hours ago to worldnews

Dozens of tankers remain stuck doing nothing months after being sanctioned by the Treasury Department, in a signal of Washington's scope to disrupt Moscow’s petroleum supply chain if it chooses to. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/world/politics/russian-oil-tanker-sanctions/ #worldnews #politics #russia #oil #russiaukrainewar

thejapantimes, 11 hours ago to business

Japan's benchmark government bond yield climbed to the highest since 2013 as many expect the central bank is committed to normalizing interest rates and supporting the struggling yen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/20/markets/japan-10-year-bond-yield-record-high/ #business #markets #bonds #boj #japaneseeconomy #inflation

thejapantimes, 11 hours ago to worldnews

South Korea and the UK will co-host the second global AI summit on Tuesday, focusing on safety, innovation, and inclusion amid calls for better regulation and addressing various emerging risks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/world/politics/south-korea-uk-ai-summit/ #worldnews #politics #southkorea #uk #ai #rishisunak #yoonsukyeol

thejapantimes, 12 hours ago to worldwithoutus

The Philippines has challenged China to open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny after it accused Beijing of destroying the shoal's marine environment. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-china-scrutiny-shoal/ #asiapacific #politics #philippines #china #southchinasea

thejapantimes, 12 hours ago to business

Bain Capital says it plans to bolster its real estate team in Japan, making it the latest global investment firm seeking to capitalize on opportunities in the nation’s property market. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/20/companies/bain-capital-to-boost-japan-real-estate-team/ #business #companies #baincapital #realestate #investments

thejapantimes, 13 hours ago to soccer

Moments after the final whistle blew on Juergen Klopp's managerial career at Liverpool, the beloved German encouraged the Anfield faithful to celebrate the moment, but embrace the future. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/20/soccer/juergen-klopp-liverpool-farewell/ #soccer #juergenklopp #liverpool

thejapantimes, 13 hours ago to Tennis

Alexander Zverev is gunning for the French Open after winning his second Italian Open title on Sunday, but warned of the ever-present danger posed by defending champion Novak Djokovic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/20/tennis/alexander-zverev-french-open-ahead/ #tennis #alexanderzverev #frenchopen #italianopen

thejapantimes, 13 hours ago to Japan

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman postponed a planned four-day trip to Japan due to concerns over the king’s health, Japan’s top government spokesman, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/politics/saudi-arabia-mbs-japan-visit-cancel/ #japan #politics #saudiarabia #saudiarabiajapanrelations #oil #energy #fumiokishida #mohammedbinsalman #salmanbinabdulaziz

thejapantimes, 13 hours ago to Japan

A new study has found that the roots of coffee production in Japan were near Naha, overturning a belief that the first such cultivation was in the Ogasawara Islands south of Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/society/okinawa-coffee-history/ #japan #society #okinawa #agriculture #coffee

thejapantimes, 14 hours ago to Japan

A drug to treat distal myopathy has recently been approved for the first time worldwide, for use in Japan, following clinical trials at Tohoku University in Sendai. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/science-health/distal-myopathy-drug-approved/ #japan #sciencehealth #pharmaceuticals #tohokuuniversity #universities #hospitals #distalmyopathy

thejapantimes, 14 hours ago to GoldenStateWarriors

The Timberwolves followed up a 45-point victory in Game 6 with an epic comeback in Game 7 to eliminate the Nuggets and book a clash against the Mavericks in the Western Conference finals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/20/basketball/nba/timberwolves-eliminate-nuggets-game7/ #basketball #nba #minnesotatimberwolves #denvernuggets #karlanthonytowns #anthonyedwards #nbaplayoffs #newyorkknicks #indianapacers

thejapantimes, 15 hours ago to worldnews

Andrei Belousov becoming Russia's new defense minister shows that President Vladimir Putin is fully redirecting Moscow's economy toward the war effort. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/world/politics/technocrat-putin-war-effort/ #worldnews #politics #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #vladimirputin #andreibelousov #sergeishoigu

thejapantimes, 15 hours ago to baseball

Yu Darvish pitched seven scoreless innings, extending his scoreless streak to 25 frames, and earned his 200th professional victory as the Padres hammered the Braves. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/20/baseball/mlb/darvish-200-career-victories/ #baseball #mlb #yudarvish #sandiegopadres #hokkaidonipponhamfighters #atlantabraves

thejapantimes, 15 hours ago to random

Faced with a life-changing birdie putt at the PGA Championship, a nervous Xander Schauffele was determined it was finally the moment to seize his first major title. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/20/more-sports/xander-schauffele-pga-championship/ #moresports #xanderschauffele #pgachampionship

thejapantimes, 16 hours ago to Japan

Opposition forces jointly submitted a bill to Japan's parliament on Monday to revise the political funds control law in the wake of a slush fund scandal involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/politics/opposition-parties-submit-bill-to-revise-political-funds-law/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #dpp #lowerhouse #politicalfunds

thejapantimes, 16 hours ago to business

The structure of Japan's current account balance is undergoing "historic transformation," in the words of a senior official from the Finance Ministry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/20/economy/japan-digital-trade-deficit-rises/ #business #economy #trade #digitalization #financeministry #internet #japaneseeconomy

thejapantimes, 17 hours ago to worldnews

To be Muslim in what is now a largely Hindu-first India, it is a lonely feeling to know that your country's leaders do not want you. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/world/society/strangers-muslim-modi-india/ #worldnews #society #india #narendramodi #bjp #islam #discrimination

thejapantimes, 17 hours ago to soccer

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United to edge rival Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/20/soccer/manchester-city-premier-league-title-historic/ #soccer #manchestercity #premierleague #arsenal