River Akira

River Akira Davis is a correspondent for The New York Times, covering Japanese business and economy. Based in Tokyo since 2018, they have reported on a wide range of topics including auto giants, earthquakes, trade disputes and Japan's aging society. Their work often focuses on the country's economic ties with the United States and China. Prior to joining The Times in 2024, River Akira worked at The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News. They hold a master's degree in economic policy and finance from The University of Tokyo and are committed to upholding the high standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/river-akira-davis

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • River Akira has not shown any clear biases in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in River Akira's reporting.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In an article about Akio Toyoda's reappointment as Toyota's chairman, River Akira reported conflicting shareholder support percentages but did not elaborate on the discrepancy.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices have been identified in River Akira's reporting.

Recent Articles

Japan and the Philippines Sign Historic Defense Pact Amid Growing Concerns Over China's Assertiveness in South China Sea

Japan and the Philippines Sign Historic Defense Pact Amid Growing Concerns Over China's Assertiveness in South China Sea

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Japan and the Philippines signed a historic Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) in July 2024, enabling greater military cooperation between the two nations amid shared concerns over China's assertiveness in the East and South China Seas. This marks Japan's first such arrangement with an Asian country, following Chinese coast guard vessels ramming Philippine navy supply boats. The RAA allows for joint exercises, training, and operations, with Japanese troops participating in annual Balikatan drills and accessing Philippine bases.
Toyota Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Amid Leadership Concerns and Fraudulent Testing Scandals

Toyota Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Amid Leadership Concerns and Fraudulent Testing Scandals

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 At the 2024 Toyota shareholders meeting, investors expressed dissatisfaction with Chairman Akio Toyoda's leadership amid ongoing scandals involving fraudulent vehicle testing and certification. Shareholders rejected a climate-related proposal, indicating concerns over governance and transparency. Institutional Shareholders Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis recommended against Toyoda's reappointment due to governance issues. Despite profits doubling, investors remained worried about the lack of independent board members and ongoing investigations into improper checks on vehicles at Toyota and other Japanese automakers.