June 16, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- June 16, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- June 16, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
North Korea apparently blows up inter-Korean liaison office
- June 16, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan aims for top UN positions to counter China’s sway
- June 15, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 10:17 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan and China have different motives with regard to RCEP
- June 10, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 7
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary – Trump vs. Biden: Who is better for Japan?
- June 15, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary – Weather the storms together: Building new bridges from New York to Japan
- June 15, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Morikawa elected ASEF executive director
- June 13, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japan heritage exhibit draws ire from S. Korea on labor controversy
- June 15, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:28 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Chargé Young says U.S., Japan taking lead in digital infrastructure
- June 16, 2020
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to discuss mutual provision of medical equipment with some TPP members
- June 16, 2020
- , Sankei
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ECONOMY
Mitsubishi Aircraft to slash workforce by half
- June 15, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Reduce supply chain risks by diversifying domestic suppliers
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:51 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Mitsubishi Chemical head Kobayashi reappointed as BOJ counselor
- June 13, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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SECURITY
Okinawa sees “double standard” in GOJ’s treatment of Okinawa
- June 16, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Editorial: Create reliable missile defense system
- June 16, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Expert: Aegis Ashore deployment plan not well-deliberated
- June 16, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 3
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SECURITY
Expert: Suspension of Aegis Ashore deployment plan raises concern about decline in deterrence
- June 16, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 3
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SECURITY
Japan halts deployment of U.S.-made missile defense system
- June 16, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 00:30 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan’s deployment of missile interception system in jeopardy
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:12 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan halts anti-missile Aegis Ashore as costs soar past $2bn
- June 16, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:41 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Kono cites technical issues in halting Aegis plan
- June 16, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SECURITY
12 years after robbery by US soldiers, kin in Okinawa still fighting for full compensation
- June 15, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan suspends plan to procure Aegis Ashore
- June 16, 2020
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Suspension of Aegis Ashore will reportedly hurt ties with U.S., undermine national security
- June 16, 2020
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SECURITY
Decision to attack: Will it be made by humans or robots?
- June 12, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on June 14-15, 2020
- June 16, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Upper House approves treaty between Japan and Vietnam on transfer of prisoners
- June 13, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Ex-actor Taro Yamamoto declares candidacy for Tokyo governor race
- June 15, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:51 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Koike’s performance under scrutiny as Tokyo heads into gubernatorial election
- June 13, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe ready for digitization of administrative procedures
- June 15, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:24 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial: Postponed COP26 offers time for a new start toward a greener future
- June 16, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:10 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Marine Forces Japan to ease restrictions imposed as protection from coronavirus
- June 16, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
MHLW survey finds 0.1% of people in Tokyo have coronavirus antibodies
- June 16, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Microsoft contact-tracing app set to debut in Japan after delay
- June 16, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:58 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Protest against racism held in Okinawa
- June 14, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 25
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Japan to punish foreigners refusing to leave Japan
- June 15, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 11:40 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Trends in no. of coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (June 15, 2020)
- June 16, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 18,313 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (June 15, 2020)
- June 15, 2020
- , NHK digital , 8:51 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Abductee supporters march at Diet, demand repatriations from N. Korea
- June 15, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:51 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese least satisfied with govt aid to businesses
- June 15, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:01 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Take firm steps against sex crimes in recognition of harm to victims
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:41 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cartoon: Odd man out
- June 16, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
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SOCIETY
Nearly 50 people tested positive for coronavirus in Tokyo yesterday
- June 16, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
American CEOs in Japan discuss teleworking in online meeting
- June 15, 2020
- , NHK
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