August 3, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 3, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 3, 2020
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Tokyo-Seoul relations set to deteriorate further over asset seizures
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:58 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
South Korea ruling on wartime labor to have major implications for Seoul-Tokyo ties
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Lee’s immeasurable contribution to establishing Taiwan democracy
- August 1, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:18 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China ships leave waters near Senkakus after 111 days
- August 2, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:45 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan juggles with challenges of easing travel restrictions
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:09 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
WTO panel established for IT trade dispute between Japan and India
- July 31, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Motegi to visit Southeast Asia
- August 1, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
South Korea’s legal proceedings on forced labor case to end on Tuesday
- August 2, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
MOFA to launch new division to deal with economic disputes
- August 1, 2020
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese firms cautious about leaving China
- August 3, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Defense Ministry to award contract to single firm for manufacture of new jet fighters
- August 1, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Lee Teng-hui a special breed of politician much admired in Japan
- August 1, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:55 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Govt should present realistic path for Japan’s fiscal reconstruction
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:55 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Worst U.S. GDP on record has awful impact on Japan, global economy
- August 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2: 50 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Financial assistance planned for Japan companies working with Indian IT firms
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:57 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Mitsui E&S and Tsuneishi to operate jointly in shipbuilding
- July 31, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:19 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
EXCLUSIVE: Britain seen scrapping tariffs on Japanese cars in 2026
- July 31, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:56 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
FOCUS: With Japan economy faltering, Abenomics on brink of collapse
- August 1, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
EXCLUSIVE: Japan, Britain to protect famous products under trade deal
- August 1, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:42 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
GOJ to help Japanese firms launch new projects with Indian tech companies
- August 2, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
LDP lawmakers seeking legislation urging GOJ to conduct surveys near Senkakus
- August 3, 2020
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Japan still adapting to murky line between civil and military technologies
- August 2, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Thinking about reducing danger of nuclear war amid a pandemic
- August 1, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:27 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan weighs three alternatives to halted Aegis Ashore shield
- August 1, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:43 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Mitsubishi Heavy set to oversee Japan’s homegrown fighter project
- August 1, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:21 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan Inc battles cybercriminals with ‘white hat’ hackers on its side
- August 2, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 8:30 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Chinese man arrested for entering base facility in Naha
- August 2, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 25
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. allegedly plans to tap “Japan hand” for HNS negotiations with Tokyo
- August 3, 2020
- , Mainichi , Kyodo
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SECURITY
Acquiring attack capability necessitates discussion with the U.S.: Former Defense Minister Morimoto
- July 31, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
LDP panels approve of possession of enemy strike capabilities for SDF
- August 1, 2020
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Australian envoy stresses importance of security partnership with U.S., Japan, India
- August 2, 2020
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
China mobilized warship when its coast guard vessels entered waters near Senkakus
- August 2, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
PM Abe to attend memorial ceremonies in Hiroshima, Nagasaki
- August 3, 2020
- , NHK
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 2, 2020
- August 3, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 1, 2020
- August 2, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on July 31, 2020
- August 1, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Aug. 3-9
- August 2, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 12:29 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP lawmakers eye legislation for Senkaku surveys
- August 3, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
POLITICS
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga: Japan govt stresses balance between infection prevention, economy
- August 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:35 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Autumn snap election speculation recedes amid Japan’s coronavirus resurgence
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
PM Abe comments on extraordinary Diet session; CCS Suga negative on Abe holding press conference
- August 1, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japanese women politicians make another run for LDP presidency
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
New leader of Japan’s FSA well versed in global affairs
- August 2, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 12:30 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe vows to carry out economic, fiscal reforms
- July 31, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 7:57 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga’s presence in Abe administration is increasing
- August 1, 2020
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Editorial: Time for gov’t to hit economic brakes, curb resurgence of virus in Japan
- August 1, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Nonsupport for Abe cabinet reaches 62.2%
- August 3, 2020
- , TBS
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
76% say Japan should maintain exclusively defensive posture, Nihon Yoron Chosakai poll
- August 2, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Nihon Yoron Chosakai poll
- August 2, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Marine officer explains why only two mainland outlets invited to press availability
- August 1, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Koizumi wants to achieve decarbonized society in 2050
- July 31, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:29 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Number of new COVID-19 cases hits another record high on last day of July
- August 1, 2020
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
GOJ unlikely to declare state of emergency over COVID-19 resurgence
- August 1, 2020
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
Pfizer agrees to supply Japan with COVID-19 vaccines for 60 million people
- August 1, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
400 companies file for bankruptcy due to coronavirus
- August 3, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Okinawa logs highest number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people
- August 3, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japanese expert panel: ‘We’ve stumbled too far forward’ against the virus
- August 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 11:52 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary: Japan’s post-pandemic information technology challenges
- July 31, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Govt panel calls for measures linked to 4 stages of epidemic
- July 31, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8: 55 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
New COVID-19 classification system still lacks numerical stats
- August 1, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:22 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary: It’s time to reset Japan’s digital infrastructure
- August 2, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Expansion of PCR testing will help put brakes on spread of infections
- August 1, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:09 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Ministry urges caution over mysterious seeds sent from Chin
- August 2, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Abe must show he actually has a plan to combat new virus wave
- August 3, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:40 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo hospital to offer bonuses after nurses threaten to quit
- August 2, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:20 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Time fails to dim Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s Peace Declarations
- July 31, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan top court finds GPS tracking of cars not spying
- July 30, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:17 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Hiroshima to seek efforts on nuclear ban treaty
- July 31, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:57 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cartoon: Ups and downs
- August 2, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: New coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (Aug. 2, 2020)
- August 3, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 39,969 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Aug. 3, 2020)
- August 3, 2020
- , NHK digital , 1:31 a.m.
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