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G 7 ISE SHIMA SUMMIT

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2016
Police will be out in force for G-7 leaders summit
With the Group of Seven leaders' summit in Mie Prefecture and a visit by U.S. President Barack Obama to Hiroshima later next week, security is set to tighten as record numbers of police deploy to streets, train stations, ports and airports throughout the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 18, 2016
Analysts watch G-7 ministers for clues on yen intervention
As the U.S. keeps up pressure on Japan not to intervene over the yen, experts will be watching what Group of Seven finance chiefs have to say about Tokyo's readiness to sell the currency in the event that it continues rising.
Japan Times
JAPAN / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
May 15, 2016
Mie's revenue hopes dampened by G-7 security barrage, Obama detour
Hopes in Mie Prefecture for tourism growth after the Group of Seven Ise-Shima summit from May 26 to 27 remain high. But with tourists worried about heavy security and U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Hiroshima stealing the spotlight, residents aren't so sure what the situation will be during the...
JAPAN / Politics
May 15, 2016
G-7 environment meeting in Toyama kicks off with call to action
Environment ministers and representatives from Group of Seven nations began a two-day meeting Sunday, with host and chair Japan calling for "concrete action" to implement the landmark climate deal reached in Paris last year.

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