July 9, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- July 9, 2020
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- July 9, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Pompeo accuses China of “bullying” worldwide
- July 9, 2020
- , Kyodo
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INTERNATIONAL
Chinese marine research vessel spotted within Japan’s EEZ near Okinotorishima Island
- July 9, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Bolton reportedly says President Trump looks at alliances “in balance sheet terms”
- July 9, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Reference to FRF project removed from defense bill in response to U.S. military concerns
- July 9, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: New North American trade pact puts toll on Asian companies
- July 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:21 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China talks of US decoupling and a divided world
- July 9, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:00 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Trump’s WHO exit gives China opportunity to extend influence
- July 9, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:01 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Roundup of newspaper editorials on “Hong Kong security law”
- July 8, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 10
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INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: A special ‘birthday gift’ for Hong Kong
- July 8, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. formally notifies UN of intention to withdraw from WHO
- July 9, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Deputy Secretary of State Biegun holds talks with ROK officials
- July 9, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Deputy Secretary Biegun to arrive in Japan today
- July 9, 2020
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, ROK officials discuss bilateral issues, DPRK
- July 9, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Bolton explains reason for disclosing President Trump’s request to Japan in memoir
- July 9, 2020
- , Sankei
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ECONOMY
Bank of Japan to accelerate preparations for digital currency
- July 3, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Despite cutback plan, Japan maintains stance of relying on coal
- July 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:53 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Speculation rises over “reconciliation” with pro-casino force as anti-casino head of the Yokohama harbor association retires
- June 29, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , Lead
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ECONOMY
Yokohama frustrated by gov’t sluggishness regarding IRs
- July 1, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 2
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ECONOMY
GPIF increases stock ownership in Sony, NTT Docomo, reduces stake in SoftBank
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 13
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s travel account surplus plunges
- July 8, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s June biz failures hit monthly high for this year
- July 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:22 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Five military community members infected with COVID-19 at MCAS Futenma
- July 9, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
CCS Suga mentions reducing Okinawa base burden; former defense ministers say Henoko plan needs review
- July 9, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
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SECURITY
Revitalize northern Okinawa by making Henoko civilian-military joint-use air station, former DM Nakatani
- July 8, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
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SECURITY
Bolton warns Japan of possible withdrawal of U.S. troops if cost negotiations fail
- July 9, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 1
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SECURITY
Defense Minister Kono says “attacking enemy bases” falls within “self-defense”
- July 9, 2020
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on July 8, 2020
- July 9, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
LDP’s Kishida meets with Chinese ambassador
- July 9, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Ishiba says possibility of Abe serving fourth term as LDP president “not zero”
- July 9, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Editorial: Help revitalize economy by easing public anxiety over coronavirus
- July 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:20 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Kurita to become land min.’s top bureaucrat
- July 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:26 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Yuki to become Japanese vice reconstruction minister
- July 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:06 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Behavior of indicted Diet couple indicates shocking lack of ethics
- July 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1: 09 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan to promote reforms aimed at digitalizing society
- July 9, 2020
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
Project to create 3-D map of Milky Way to be cancelled
- July 9, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 21
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SCIENCE
The truth behind fear-inducing Nankai Trough quake prediction figures
- July 8, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SCIENCE
Canon Electronics plans launch of its third satellite in second half of 2020
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 10
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SCIENCE
Only three COVID-19 carriers registered in contact tracing app
- July 9, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Tokyo confirms 224 new coronavirus cases today
- July 9, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
COVID-19 cases confirmed at another U.S. installation in Okinawa
- July 9, 2020
- , NHK, Fuji TV
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SOCIETY
Focus: Anti-racism marches urge Japan to reflect on own race record
- July 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
European Parliament urges Japan to revamp child custody rules
- July 9, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 5:24 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
All venues secured for next year’s Olympics
- July 9, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Mitsubishi Tanabe unit, GSK to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine
- July 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:46 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: While advancing telework in Japan, firms must pay attention to concerns
- July 8, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cartoon: If only it were a movie…
- July 9, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 12
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SOCIETY
Infographic: Trends in no. of PCR tests and no. of positive coronavirus cases nationwide
- July 9, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , Lead story
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SOCIETY
Infographic: Trends in no. of coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (July 8, 2020)
- July 9, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 21,125 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (July 8, 2020)
- July 8, 2020
- , NHK digital , 10:19 p.m.
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