May 20, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- May 20, 2020
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- May 20, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan is ‘extremely’ important, Japan’s diplomatic guideline says
- May 20, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:24 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan seeks deeper G-7 talks to spread COVID-19 drugs
- May 20, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 0:20 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Health minister indicates support for Taiwan’s participation in WHO
- May 20, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
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ECONOMY
Japan prepares cash injections for small, virus-hit companies – Over $465m earmarked to help ‘indispensable’ businesses through pandemic –
- May 19, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:19 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
BOJ to hold extraordinary policy meeting on Fri.
- May 19, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:31 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Why isn’t MUFG subject to prescreening regulations for foreign investment?
- May 19, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 7
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ECONOMY
Gov’t looks to revise law to protect rights over brand-name farm products
- May 20, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 6
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ECONOMY
Diet passes revised telecommunications law
- May 16, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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ECONOMY
Editorial: With reprocessing plant passing key test, Japan must show path ahead for nuclear fuel cycle policy
- May 20, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:11 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Suga comments on apparent leakage of data following major cyberattack
- May 20, 2020
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Two American suspects in Chatan robbery admit allegation
- May 20, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 23
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SECURITY
U.S. military operating Ospreys in Takae after 10:00 p.m.
- May 20, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
As China builds up missile forces, Japan lacks policy discussion
- May 20, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:00 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Basic rule for space squadron: Space cannot be a ‘battleground’
- May 20, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:57 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Defense chiefs of Japan, U.S., ROK to hold talks online
- May 20, 2020
- , Yomiuri , NHK
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SECURITY
U.S. delivery of early warning planes for SDF delayed
- May 20, 2020
- , Mainichi
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SECURITY
Data on state-of-the-art missile apparently leaked as a result of cyberattack
- May 20, 2020
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
U.S. welcomes Japan’s launch of space domain mission unit
- May 19, 2020
- , Mainichi evening edition
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 19, 2020
- May 20, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan delays FY 2021 budget request deadline
- May 19, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:40 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Bill to revise public prosecutor law should be retired for good
- May 19, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:21 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Abe govt’s prosecutor retirement law blunder amid virus crisis shows arrogance
- May 19, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: Gone with the wind
- May 20, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 12
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SCIENCE
U.S. military allegedly failed to disclose information about Futenma foam extinguisher leakage last year
- May 20, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
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SCIENCE
Japan’s microsatellites to head for the moon
- May 19, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:36 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Preliminary evaluation of clinical trial fails to verify Avigan’s effectiveness in treating COVID-19
- May 20, 2020
- , NHK, NTV , Kyodo
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SOCIETY
Why Japan has fewer coronavirus deaths than Western countries
- May 13, 2020
- , Weekly Diamond digital , 5:20 a.m.
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SOCIETY
Infographic: Trends in no. of coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo
- May 20, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 22
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SOCIETY
Antiflu Avigan not showing apparent efficacy in coronavirus treatment
- May 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 0:56 a.m.
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SOCIETY
University of Tokyo study predicts second wave 30 days after lifting state of emergency
- May 20, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 34
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SOCIETY
Editorial: Coronavirus pandemic testing Japanese society’s tolerance
- May 20, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to offer up to 200,000 yen to students in distress
- May 19, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 2:44 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Job placement agencies for foreign workers suspected of contract fabrication
- May 20, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 1
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SOCIETY
Foreign residents stranded abroad by Japan’s coronavirus controls – Japan is the only Group of Seven member denying entry to long-term and permanent residents –
- May 19, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo Olympic committee slams foreign journalist association over magazine cover
- May 19, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:18 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Central, local govts should team up to devise exit strategy for epidemic
- May 20, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:46 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
State of emergency likely to be lifted for Kansai region
- May 20, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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SOCIETY
Over 17,000 hospital beds secured nationwide
- May 20, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
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SOCIETY
Abe says telemedicine should continue indefinitely
- May 20, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SOCIETY
Doctors’ group warns against hasty approval of Avigan for COVID-19 treatment
- May 19, 2020
- , Mainichi evening edition
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 17,106 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19
- May 19, 2020
- , NHK digital , 7:00 p.m.
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EDUCATION
Japan eyes 5-year transition for Sept. school enrollment
- May 19, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:27 p.m.
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