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REGULATION

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2018
Social media firms that ignore children¡¯s well-being may face regulation: U.K. health minister
Britain¡¯s health minister, Jeremy Hunt, threatened to impose new regulations on social media firms unless they do more to protect young people using their services.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 9, 2018
Ahead of Mark Zuckerberg testimony, GOP senator says Facebook fiasco may be ¡®too big¡¯ for firm to fix alone
A Republican U.S. senator warned on Sunday that Facebook Inc. may need to be regulated to address concerns about the company¡¯s privacy and foreign propaganda scandals, saying they may be ¡°too big¡± for the social media company to solve alone.
BUSINESS / Markets
Mar 9, 2016
Japan¡¯s financial regulator warns of ¡®problematic¡¯ investment vehicles
The nation¡¯s financial regulator is concerned that banks and securities companies are selling complex funds that charge high fees to individuals who may not understand the risks, and it is talking to the firms about whether the sales are appropriate.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2014
How regulation spurs growth
The world¡¯s richer countries created their regulatory infrastructure over generations, during a time of little direct global competition. Emerging markets need to create theirs in a greatly compressed time frame to strengthen their growth capacity.
BUSINESS
Apr 26, 2014
LDP mulls reversal on consumer lending; interest rates would soar to 29%
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may loosen restrictions imposed to block usury and coercive lending in the consumer finance industry.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 25, 2013
What to do with banks that are ¡®too big to fail¡¯?
The travails of JPMorgan Chase have reopened the debate about what to do with American and European banks that are ¡®too big to fail.¡¯ The result so far is an uneven playing field.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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