February 2, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- February 2, 2021
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- February 2, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
NBC: Former Chicago Mayor Emanuel might be tapped as U.S. envoy to Japan
- February 2, 2021
- , Jiji
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INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Blinken hints at possible additional sanctions on North Korea
- February 2, 2021
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
ROK no longer refers to Japan as “partner” in white paper
- February 2, 2021
- , Kyodo
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Britain’s application for TPP membership is welcome boost for promotion of free trade
- February 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:36 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China’s new plan to boost electronic components sector puts Japan on guard against technology transfer
- January 31, 2021
- , Asahi digital , 8:00 a.m.
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INTERNATIONAL
Myanmar poses early test for Biden’s ‘diplomacy with allies’
- February 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan slow to join global chorus denouncing Myanmar coup
- February 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan calls for release of Myanmar leader Suu Kyi
- February 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 8:42 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Myanmar military’s reason for coup will not gain support
- February 2, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 6
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan calls for nonviolent resolution to Myanmar coup
- February 1, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:36 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Undertaking coup, Myanmar military may be assuming little global resistance
- February 2, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 9
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INTERNATIONAL
Medvedev says discussing Northern Territories with Japan impossible
- February 2, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Aso, Yellen vow to cooperate closely amid pandemic, discuss China
- February 2, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 2:18 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan-UK 2+2 videoconference to be held on Feb. 3
- January 30, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
Twin black coats symbolize Kim’s trust and rapid rise of Jo Yong Won
- January 30, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 11
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan expresses concern over Myanmar
- February 2, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Myanmar people hold rally in Tokyo against detention of Aung San Suu Kyi
- February 2, 2021
- , Asahi, Mainichi
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INTERNATIONAL
Sri Lanka envoy comments on port development project involving Japan, India
- February 1, 2021
- , Nikkei evening edition
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japanese financial chiefs confirm close cooperation
- February 2, 2021
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
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ECONOMY
UK formally applies for TPP: Are Thailand, South Korea and China next?
- February 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan Jan. new auto sales up for 4th month
- February 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 6:10 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
The pitfall of long-term contracts for LNG
- January 28, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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ECONOMY
METI and MOE to discuss decarbonization separately
- January 27, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY
UK formally applies for TPP membership
- February 2, 2021
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Two U.S. servicemen, one civilian base worker arrested separately in Okinawa on Jan. 31
- February 1, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 23
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SECURITY
Cash-strapped North Korea believed to be stepping up cyberthefts
- February 1, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:58 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
China aims to undermine Japan’s effective control over Senkakus with new maritime law
- January 31, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 3
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SECURITY
MSDF deployment to the Middle East marks one year
- January 28, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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SECURITY
Benzene detected on grounds of Fukuoka Airport
- January 30, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 25
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SECURITY
People of Nishinoomote split over pros and cons of hosting FCLP
- February 2, 2021
- , Asahi
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 1, 2021
- February 2, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Strength of in-house groups in House of Representatives
- February 2, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Edano vows election victory, but where will votes come from?
- February 1, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:48 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan main opposition facing urgent need to win popularity
- February 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:15 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga Cabinet has spent 500 million yen of Cabinet Secretariat classified fund
- January 30, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Akiba becomes second-longest serving foreign affairs vice-minister
- February 2, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 5
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POLITICS
Cartoon: Who’s calling the shots?
- January 30, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 12
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SCIENCE
Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency to March 7
- February 2, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
MHLW planning to make decision on Pfizer vaccine on Feb. 12
- February 2, 2021
- , NHK
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SCIENCE
MHLW considers vaccinating people under 65 at workplaces
- February 2, 2021
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
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SOCIETY
Okinawa Marine given jail sentence for theft and assault of cab driver
- February 2, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SOCIETY
Japan Lower House passes coronavirus bill
- February 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 6:43 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan asks EU for help over vaccine exports
- February 2, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
New coronavirus cases falling since Mid-Jan. in Japan
- February 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 9:45 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Glitches and design flaws limit value of Japan’s COVID-19 tracing app
- February 1, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Feb. 1, 2021)
- February 2, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 392,475 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Feb. 1, 2021)
- February 2, 2021
- , NHK digital , 0:18 a.m.
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