December 16, 2019
HEADLINES
Noon news
- December 16, 2019
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- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- December 16, 2019
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Special Representative Biegun says U.S. has no deadline for DPRK talks
- December 16, 2019
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, South Korea hold first trade policy talks in three and a half years
- December 16, 2019
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan-China lawmaker meeting canceled after Beijing’s number request
- December 14, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 8:15 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan calls for smooth Brexit process
- December 16, 2019
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
FM Motegi meets with Sri Lankan president
- December 14, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Russia quietly expands military ties with Laos
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan wants auto tariffs scrapped immediately in UK trade treaty
- December 16, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:10 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Cartoon: Boris the guardsman
- December 14, 2019
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Avoidance of sanctions not cause for optimism on U.S.-China trade deal
- December 15, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:24 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Think tank chief emerges as likely candidate for U.S. envoy to Japan
- December 14, 2019
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
North Korea conducts another “important test”
- December 15, 2019
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
U.S., DPRK diplomats may meet in DMZ
- December 14, 2019
- , Asahi, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
GOJ set to host Chinese leader as state guest
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Health ministers of Japan, China, ROK hold talks in China
- December 16, 2019
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Abe congratulates UK leader on election victory
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Lifestyle and nature as a basis for global relations
- December 15, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Suga vows Japan’s efforts to settle abduction issue
- December 14, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 8:33 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to keep tight leash on Big Tech in antitrust push
- December 15, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 0:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Abe calls for progress in talks on constitutional amendments
- December 13, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 8:14 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Can FY20 tax reform outline spur aggressive corporate investment?
- December 13, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:21 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Big makers’ sentiment down for 4th qtr to nearly 7-yr low
- December 13, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 2:49 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
High price of imported LNG prompts Japanese firms to diversify suppliers
- December 13, 2019
- , Nikkei , p. 24
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japan FY 2020 draft budget seen topping 102.5 trillion. yen
- December 14, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 3:07 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to tighten rules on handling of browsing history data
- December 14, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 6:40 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan tax evasion hunt extends to nearly 2m offshore accounts
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:54 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Asian companies face tough calls on Brexit after Johnson’s UK win
- December 13, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:13 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Henoko dispute between gov’t, Okinawa seen intensifying further
- December 14, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 7:49 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Make steady progress in reducing Okinawa Prefecture’s base burden
- December 15, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:21 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Tokyo failing test of democracy as Henoko landfill work hits 1 year
- December 16, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to share naval intelligence in Middle East with India, France
- December 14, 2019
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
New ASDF fighters to be equipped with system for sharing data with U.S. military
- December 15, 2019
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S. Marine arrested for trespassing in Okinawa
- December 16, 2019
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Japan to step up cybersecurity support for ASEAN
- December 15, 2019
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 15, 2019
- December 16, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 14, 2019
- December 15, 2019
- , Sankei , P. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 13, 2019
- December 14, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Dec. 16-22
- December 15, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 11:40 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe “not thinking about” 4th term as LDP head
- December 13, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 4:37 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Focus: Abe seen relying on snap election card
- December 10, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 10:53 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Merger talks in Diet highlight prospect of organized opposition
- December 15, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan gov’t plans start of Diet session on Jan. 20
- December 13, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 7:59 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Former islanders’ visit to graves in Northern Territories represents progress in territorial dispute
- December 13, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japan Cabinet OKs 4.47 tril. yen disaster-focused extra budget
- December 13, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 9:26 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Public approval for Abe cabinet continues to fall
- December 16, 2019
- , Fuji TV, TV Asahi
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
64% back maintaining GSOMIA, Yomiuri poll
- December 16, 2019
- , The Japan News , 2:39 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- December 16, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 12
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Japan cabinet support rate at 42%, falls for 2nd month, Kyodo News poll
- December 15, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 5:55 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- December 16, 2019
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 9
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Abe cabinet approval rate plummets to 40.6 pct, Jiji poll
- December 13, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 5:02 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Cabinet support remains almost unchanged
- December 16, 2019
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Editorial: Is Japan turning its back on world trend to phase out coal?
- December 13, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial: Developing Ebola vaccine can boost power of research to protect Japan
- December 13, 2019
- , The Japan News , 4:13 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Keidanren to ask gov’t to let private sector play central role in space development
- December 15, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Cartoon: Kanji of the Year
- December 15, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Japan to coordinate closely with U.S. on lunar exploration
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Chinese recyclers in Japan team up to find solutions to plastic waste
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:05 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
News outlets miss pivotal factor in decision to shift 2020 Olympic events
- December 14, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
National Stadium ready for Olympics
- December 15, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
News photo exhibition reflects on 1964 Olympics and key episodes
- December 14, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 10:03 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Slow start for new work visa scheme
- December 15, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Court rules toilet use limit for transgender gov’t official illegal
- December 12, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 9:35 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Apply hate speech ordinance so as not to restrict freedom of expression
- December 14, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:21 p.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
Japanese corporations hesitant to send employees to MBA programs in U.S.
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
EDUCATION
Japanese MBA students plummet in US as companies skimp on tuition
- December 14, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:43 a.m.
- English Press
