Southeast Asia’s budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger
Results from Malaysia's AirAsia, Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot and the Philippines' Cebu Pacific showed efforts…
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Mexico eyes first Samurai bond since 2024 with multipart sale
The Latin American country is looking to issue yen-denominated notes in as many as six tranches, with maturities…
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Britain and France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day
The aid includes access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.
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Londoners find ‘horrendous’ cracks in their homes after successive heat waves
Hot, dry weather shrinking soil and destabilizing building foundations is now part of a long list of heat-related…
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China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometers away
The breakthrough is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal — the world's largest at more than…
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Trump devises new $100,000 H-1B visa fee after defeat in court
Now his administration is trying again through a regulatory process that proposes a broader levy to help finance its…
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North Korea’s denuclearization absent from readouts of latest U.S.-South Korea talks
Questions have grown about Washington and Seoul's commitment to seeking to rid Pyongyang of its nukes after top…
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Northern boobook flies from Japan to Philippines nonstop, research shows
The study could help with preservation efforts of the owl species.
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Satellite data used to boost cabbage sales in Japan
The initiative will use satellite data on cabbage color and size to forecast shipment volumes eight weeks in advance.
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Highest-ever ocean temperature recorded as super El Nino forms
The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on Aug. 22, according to Europe's Earth…
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Tyler Glasnow returns as streaking Dodgers entertain Braves
Glasnow is slated to make his first appearance since May 6 after spending more than three months on the injured list…
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Attacking trio can be Chelsea’s heart, Alonso says after debut win
Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer put on a masterclass of attacking soccer in a 3-2 win at Fulham.
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Baseball’s top flamethrowers search for a frontier beyond 100 mph
As more pitchers consistently top 100 mph, baseball is entering a new era of velocity, raising fresh questions about…
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How the French language contributed to the U.S.-Canada trade war
The dispute with the U.S. was not just about tariff demands but what Canada's prime minister called unacceptable…
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Prabowo surveys Indonesian fires causing world’s worst air
The Indonesian president said authorities will revoke the permits of companies found to be responsible for forest fires…
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LDP worried over impact of Fukuoka Assembly bribery scandal on elections
The LDP's headquarters has attempted to distance itself from the scandal ahead of local elections next year.
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Lutnick’s intervention in Canada talks draws praise and blame
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emerged as a champion for U.S. metal producers while the Canadians blame him for…
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Taiwan indicts Nvidia manager following chip-smuggling probe
The manager is alleged along with eight others to have organized the shipment of 74 servers containing high-end B300…
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U.S. widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced…
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Chiikawa is small in stature but huge at the box office
Following the success of "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," interactive and immersive screenings are…
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France eyes ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park deal during Saudi crown prince visit
A Saudi investment company is behind the "Dragon Ball" project, which could be located in Courdimanche northwest of…
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The next great quake: Risks, readiness and resilience
A major disaster will test not only buildings and infrastructure but the preparedness of millions of people.
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‘Beauty sleep’ treatments spark controversy in Japan
Some clinics have prescribed sleeping pills and psychotropic medications while promoting the concept of "achieving…
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Japanese lawmakers visit China to patch up ties
The group is expected to meet with senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party in the first such exchange since…
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Snoring, subways and stealth ads: How big pharma targets China’s waistline
Local restrictions prevent drug companies from directly advertising prescription medicines in the world's…
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China’s netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of ‘welfare’
The controversy has struck a nerve for many in China, where a cooling economy has made secure, full-time employment…
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Big business bought political influence. The bill is now due.
Corporate leaders' attempts to buy political access under Trump could leave businesses exposed to public backlash and…
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Burnham enters world stage in debut trip to Ukraine
The British prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chair a meeting of Kyiv's allies.
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What happens when neighbors stop being neighbors?
Not long ago, local communities played a far greater role in everyday Japanese life.
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Former Lower House Speaker Watanuki dies at 99
Watanuki died of old age at a Tokyo medical institution last Tuesday.
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Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly head Kurauchi to resign as assembly member
His announcement came amid a money scandal that has rocked the legislative body.
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Tesla and other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China
The automakers said they will recall a total of about 4.3 million vehicles over concerns that doors may be difficult to…
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Lawson to cut rice ball prices in Japan as costs ease
The convenience store chain will lower prices on most of its hand-wrapped onigiri by ¥10 starting Sept. 29, a company…
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Japan’s power prices climb to highest since 2023 on heat wave
The nationwide next-day power price rose 20% on Monday from the previous week to ￥25.18 ($0.16) a kilowatt-hour, the…
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SoftBank plans record $6.3 billion retail bond sale in Japan
The 7-year bonds are expected to be priced on Sept. 4, with an indicative coupon range of 4.3% to 4.9%, according to a…
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The Japan Times announces winners of the Sustainable Japan Award 2026
The Japan Times Cube Inc. has announced the winners of the Sustainable Japan Award 2026, recognizing companies and…
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