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COVID 19

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EDITORIALS
Oct 8, 2020
The 'Quad' offers hope for a free and open Indo-Pacific
Mounting concern about Chinese behavior prompted the four countries that make up the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue to resurrect the forum in 2017.
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JAPAN
Oct 8, 2020
Tokyo reports 248 coronavirus cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 248 new coronavirus cases Thursday, a day after recording 142 cases. The figure is based on 6,554 tests in the capital.
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BUSINESS
Oct 8, 2020
Who pays for toilet paper? Big questions loom in work-from-home era
As the world convulses in crisis, and tens of millions of us dig in for the long haul of working from home, one question looms large: Who pays for the tea and toilet paper?
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JAPAN
Oct 8, 2020
Tokyo must be ready for Olympic-linked virus spikes, expert says
'The Olympics present one the most difficult situations when it comes to infectious disease prevention,' said Nobuhiko Okabe.
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 7, 2020
Tokyo Marathon to be postponed to fall 2021 over coronavirus: sources
The Tokyo Marathon Foundation, the road race's organizer, will hold a board meeting Friday to grant official approval for the decision.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 7, 2020
Sumo fans have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks
There are many aspects of Japan's national sport that should give hope for the future.
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BUSINESS
Oct 7, 2020
Japan upgrades economic assessment for August to 'bottoming out'
The latest outcome reflected the gradual resumption of economic activity in the country since the lifting of a state of emergency over the coronavirus in late May.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2020
Russia and China advance vaccine nationalism
COVID-19 vaccines are in the final Phase-3 of clinical trials around the world. Russia, however, skipped Phase-3 trials and immediately moved to approve the vaccine.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 7, 2020
Singapore's expat model is broken
Lee Kuan Yew, the country's first leader, laid out the welcome mat for multinational corporations. Now his vision is running into the wall of COVID-19.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2020
Suga’s national security agenda
Unfortunately for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, there will be no honeymoon period during which he can comfortably settle into his new job.
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JAPAN
Oct 7, 2020
Tokyo reports 142 new coronavirus cases Wednesday
Out of Wednesday's cases, 28 were in their 20s, 30 in their 30s and 27 in their 50s, representing the three largest age groups for new cases.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 7, 2020
You've got mail: Japan Post delivery robot debuts in Tokyo
Using built-in cameras and sensors, the robot operated on a sidewalk in Chiyoda Ward, dodging obstacles such as utility poles, and crossed an intersection.
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JAPAN
Oct 7, 2020
Japan and Australia to promote talks on easing mutual travel curbs
The two countries have been negotiating a resumption of mutual travel, mainly for businesspeople, since June as part of efforts to reboot their economies.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 7, 2020
WeWork competitor TKP sees opportunity in Tokyo’s shrinking offices
While TKP shares are still down 43 percent for the year, they have jumped 165 percent from their March trough as investors look for a rebound.
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WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 7, 2020
For Trump, a pattern of denial, from coronavirus to Russia to climate change
A recurrent theme of Trump's presidency is the rejection of obvious facts when they don't meet his political needs.
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JAPAN
Oct 7, 2020
Japanese actress Suzu Hirose infected with coronavirus
Popular actress Suzu Hirose has been infected with the novel coronavirus without experiencing any symptoms so far, her agency said Tuesday.
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JAPAN
Oct 6, 2020
Japan records most negative view of China as unfavorable opinions surge, survey finds
The jump in negative views of China comes amid widespread criticism over Beijing's global response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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JAPAN
Oct 6, 2020
Japan and South Korea to resume business travel from Thursday
Business travelers will not be required to observe 14-day self-isolation periods if they test negative for the novel coronavirus and submit travel itineraries.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 6, 2020
'Suganomics' and India-Japan economic ties: A seven-point plan
Suga's clear global focus can be an advantage for India and Indian talent as it may open more doors for educational and professional exchanges between citizens.
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JAPAN / Society
Oct 6, 2020
Virtual tours become new normal for pandemic-era nursery hunting
Physical tours of many facilities have been canceled in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

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