June 17, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- June 17, 2020
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- June 17, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga comments on North Korea’s demolition of inter-Korean liaison office
- June 17, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan wraps up procedures on revised free trade pact with ASEAN
- June 16, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:17 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Former South Korean ‘comfort women’ support group hit by criticism and probe
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary – Japan’s long-term foreign policy: building resilience
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Boeing slump forces Toray to slash US carbon fiber jobs
- June 16, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:18 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Global cooperation needed 20 years after 1st inter-Korean summit
- June 16, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
DPRK destroys inter-Korean liaison office
- June 17, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
China, India engage in border skirmish
- June 17, 2020
- , All national papers , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Chinese government ships continue to operate around Senkakus
- June 17, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
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ECONOMY
BOJ braces for long-term support for coronavirus-hit businesses
- June 16, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 8:21 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to demand transparency in digital advertising
- June 17, 2020
- , The Japan News , 11:37 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s farming faces falling demand, labor shortage amid pandemic
- June 16, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:31 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Many companies plan to increase R&D budget
- June 13, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
Kono says Henoko only option for Futenma relocation, local press disagrees
- June 17, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Poll: 69% hope that Futenma base will be removed or relocated out of Okinawa or Japan
- June 17, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Opinion: Reflections on the U.S.-Japan security treaty at 60
- June 17, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:52 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Prepare alternatives to Aegis Ashore swiftly amid environment of threats
- June 17, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:55 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Reasons to halt Aegis Ashore system apply to Futenma project
- June 17, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:33 p.m.
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SECURITY
Russia to closely watch halt in Japan’s Aegis Ashore plan
- June 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:39 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Gov’t should deeply reflect upon suspension of Aegis Ashore purchase and review defense posture
- June 17, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 2
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SECURITY
Editorial: Japan gov’t must fully explain suspension of Aegis Ashore defense system
- June 17, 2020
- , The Mainichi
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SECURITY
Editorial: Government should clearly indicate Aegis Ashore plan is cancelled
- June 17, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 5
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SECURITY
Aegis Ashore suspension stretches Japan’s defenses dangerously thin
- June 17, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:05 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Aegis Ashore suspension calls for thorough explanation
- June 17, 2020
- , Kahoku Shimpo
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SECURITY
Japan’s Defense Ministry eyeing penalties for low-security leaks
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:30 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
No alternative to Aegis Ashore in sight: ex-SDF joint staff chief
- June 17, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
Kono did not give prior notice of Aegis Ashore suspension to ruling parties to prevent leaks
- June 17, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
Japan to talk with U.S. over 180 bil. yen Aegis Ashore deal
- June 16, 2020
- , Kyodo , 9:20 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan withheld risk over missile defense system for months
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:39 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Abe vows to consider Japan’s future missile defense posture
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:07 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Is sudden decision to ‘suspend’ Aegis Ashore deployment a setback or a calculated retreat?
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Lawmakers want Abe to explain Aegis Ashore program halt
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:18 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Suspension of Japan’s missile defense plan creates waves in U.S.
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:05 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Kono suspends deployment of Aegis Ashore defense system
- June 16, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:57 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Abe defends decision to suspend Aegis Ashore procurement
- June 17, 2020
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
U.S. may react strongly to Japan’s de facto cancellation of Aegis Ashore project
- June 17, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Nikkei
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SECURITY
LDP officials displeased by Kono’s “unilateral decision” to halt Aegis Ashore deployment
- June 17, 2020
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Okinawa leader urges Kono to cancel FRF initiative in addition to Aegis Ashore
- June 17, 2020
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
Honda likely singled out in cyberattack that halted factories
- June 17, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:02 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan’s special secret designations to cover non-U.S. troops
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:54 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Cartoon: Removing the floor marker
- June 17, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on June 16, 2020
- June 17, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
LDP’s Nikai is the key person as Abe’s unrivaled position shows signs of wear
- June 16, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 3
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POLITICS
Abe confronts his sinking popularity as coronavirus-dominated Diet session wraps up
- June 16, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Opposition parties to call for year-round Diet session
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:53 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to move up 5G base station development plan
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:19 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Three U.S. service members visiting Misawa AB test positive for COVID-19
- June 17, 2020
- , TBS
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SOCIETY
Asia offers lessons on preventing second wave of coronavirus
- June 16, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:00 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
2-yr sentence sought for ex-Softbank employee for data leak to Russia
- June 16, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: 18,357 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (June 16, 2020)
- June 16, 2020
- , NHK digital , 10:22 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Infographic: Trends in no. of coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (June 16, 2020)
- June 17, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 28
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SOCIETY
Epidemiologists alarmed by extremely low positive rate in COVID-19 antibody tests
- June 17, 2020
- , All national papers
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