December 3, 2018

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • December 3, 2018
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Japan welcomes truce in “trade war” between U.S., China

  • December 3, 2018
  • , NHK digital
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Abe, Putin agree on new framework but progress in territorial issue unlikely

  • December 3, 2018
  • , TV Asahi , 6:54 a.m.
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Gist of Japan-U.S. summit

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Sankei , p. 8
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Japan politicians mourn passing of former U.S. President Bush

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 11:39 p.m.
  • English Press

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Gist of Japan-Russia summit

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Yomiuri , p. 9
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Gist of Japan-China summit on Nov. 30

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Sankei , p. 8
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Gist of PM Abe remarks on hosting next G20 summit

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Yomiuri , p. 9
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Abe and Xi to accelerate mutual visits as ties improve

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 8:35 a.m.
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FOCUS: Trump shifts focus to Japan after trade truce with China

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 2:07 p.m.
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India courted by rival camps in diplomatic tug of war

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:49 a.m.
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Abe, Putin tap foreign ministers to head territorial talks

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 9:55 a.m.
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Japan welcomes Britain’s possible entry into TPP, Abe tells May

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 6:12 a.m.
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74 pct of Russians oppose handing over isles to Japan, Levada Analytical Center poll

  • November 30, 2018
  • , Jiji Press , 11:25 p.m.
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Japan, Argentina sign investment promotion pact

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 11:56 a.m.
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Japan, Uruguay to open each other’s beef markets

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Jiji Press , 8:16 a.m.
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Morning News

  • December 3, 2018
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Abe holds talks with leaders of U.S., China in Argentina

  • December 2, 2018
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Editorial: Amid U.S.-China rift, Japan must show diplomacy for global cooperation

  • December 2, 2018
  • , The Japan News , 7:39 p.m.
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Japan protests China’s new activities in E. China Sea gas field

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 1:29 p.m.
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U.S., China agree to “trade ceasefire”

  • December 3, 2018
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G20 issues declaration without mentioning “countering protectionism”

  • December 3, 2018
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Editorial: Leaders need to maintain unity to force N. Korea to give up nukes

  • December 3, 2018
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:20 p.m.
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Japan holds trilateral summit with U.S., India

  • December 2, 2018
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Japan, Russia launch new framework for peace treaty talks

  • December 3, 2018
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President Trump mentions possibility of U.S.-DPRK summit in near future

  • December 3, 2018
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Inter-Korean summit unlikely this year

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Yomiuri
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Japan, DPRK held meeting in Mongolia in October

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Asahi
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Abe, Macron discuss Ghosn case 

  • December 2, 2018
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Editorial: U.S. should maintain stance of not allowing unfairness

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Sankei , p. 2
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Cartoon: G20

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Asahi , p. 14
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Editorial: ROK must quickly present measures to settle issue of wartime workers

  • November 30, 2018
  • , The Japan News , 7:48 p.m.
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Cartoon: ROK court rulings

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
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ECONOMY

Topics of finance ministers’ meeting announced

  • December 2, 2018
  • , NHK , NHK WORLD 11:47 a.m.
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ECONOMY

Abe thanks Turkey for helping release Japanese journalist from Syria

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 7:24 a.m.
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ECONOMY

Abe asks EU to minimize negative effects of Brexit

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Jiji Press , 10:32 a.m.
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ECONOMY

Japan may take Taiwan’s Fukushima food import ban to WTO

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 7:18 p.m.
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ECONOMY

Japan Inc. to invest 1.1% less than planned in fiscal 2018

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:56 a.m.
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ECONOMY

Japan’s antitrust body to set rules for data-sharing tie-ups

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 9:23 a.m.
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ECONOMY

Companies concerned about immigration law debate, Asahi poll of 100 major companies

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Asahi , Lead story
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ECONOMY

Infographic: No. of foreign workers by industry

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Mainichi , p. 11
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SECURITY

SECURITY

Japan to seek more transparent, efficient U.S. arms procurement

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 2:17 a.m.
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MOD asks contractors for deferred payment due to jump in weapons buys from U.S.

  • November 29, 2018
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , Lead
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SECURITY

Japan gov’t ordered to pay damages for noise at U.S. Yokota air base

  • November 30, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 5:30 p.m.
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SECURITY

Top U.S. admiral criticizes China

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Asahi
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SECURITY

Japan, India to conduct joint training

  • December 1, 2018
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SECURITY

Japan to consider acquiring cyberattack capabilities

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Asahi, Mainichi
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SECURITY

Japan to develop unmanned underwater vehicle

  • November 30, 2018
  • , Yomiuri evening edition
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 1–2, 2018

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on Nov. 30–Dec. 1, 2018

  • December 2, 2018
  • , Sankei , p. 8
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on Nov. 29–30, 2018

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Japan gov’t feels relieved

  • December 3, 2018
  • , Mainichi , p. 3
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POLITICS

Special advisers to the cabinet wield power in the Kantei, give orders to bureaucrats

  • November 23, 2018
  • , Shukan Posuto , pp. 36-39
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OPINION POLLS

Poll shows slight increase in cabinet support

  • December 3, 2018
  • , TBS
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SOCIETY

Expectant trainees told to end pregnancy or leave Japan

  • December 2, 2018
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:50 p.m.
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SOCIETY

Fair AI system to help judges in gymnastics at Tokyo Olympics

  • December 3, 2018
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:30 a.m.
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SOCIETY

Olympics: Boxing no 2020 guarantee despite Japanese pleas: Bach

  • December 1, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 5:53 p.m.
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SOCIETY

IOC leader Thomas Bach speaks out on many issues

  • December 1, 2018
  • , The Japan Times
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