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SHINZO ABE

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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 19, 2020
Moritomo Gakuen couple in Abe cronyism scandal found guilty of fraud
The former head of a nationalist school operator and his wife were found guilty of receiving u00a556.4 million in government subsidies illegally for the construction of an elementary school.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 17, 2020
Abe apologizes for yelling at CDP lawmaker in Japan's Diet
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe apologized Monday for a recent incident in which he heckled an opposition lawmaker, and promised not to make irregular remarks in the Diet.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 17, 2020
Abe sees Cabinet approval rating log sharpest fall in two years
The approval rating for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet has fallen to 41.0 percent, a Kyodo News survey showed Sunday, dropping 8.3 points from the previous poll in January and marking the sharpest fall in nearly two years amid ongoing political scandals.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 16, 2020
Power and money in Japanese politics
The income and terms of office for lawmakers can help explain Diet bribery and corruption.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 14, 2020
Even before COVID-19, Japan economy likely took biggest hit since 2014
Economists estimate the economy shrank at an annualized rate of 3.8 percent in the third quarter and that the virus will likely push Japan into recession.
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JAPAN
Feb 13, 2020
High-risk passengers to be allowed to leave coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship
Passengers who meet the age requirement and have pre-existing conditions or are staying in rooms without functional windows will be prioritized for disembarkation.
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JAPAN
Feb 11, 2020
Japan plans to send fifth coronavirus evacuation flight to China
The government plans to send a fifth chartered flight to Hubei province in China as early as this week to evacuate its nationals and their family members from the center of the outbreak of the new coronavirus, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Monday.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 7, 2020
Abe vows at disputed-isles rally to push talks on signing peace treaty with Russia
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to visit Moscow in May to attend a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of Russia's victory over Germany in World War II and to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin, a Japanese government source said Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2020
Abe says schedule for Olympics and Paralympics unaffected by coronavirus outbreak
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday there has been no change to the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer despite the recent outbreak of a new coronavirus that has gripped the world.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 4, 2020
Japan may expand ban on foreign nationals who have visited China amid virus outbreak
Japan may expand its ban on foreign nationals who have recently been to China's Hubei Province to those from other areas in order to stem an outbreak of a deadly coronavirus, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.
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JAPAN
Feb 4, 2020
MSDF to not take part in any exercise of force by the U.S. in Middle East: Abe
A Maritime Self-Defense Force unit currently deployed in the Middle East will not take part in any exercise of force by the U.S. military there, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 3, 2020
Japan coastal city to host Pacific islands summit next year
Japan will host a meeting next year of leaders from Pacific island countries and territories in the coastal city of Shima, Mie Prefecture, to discuss cooperation on mitigating risks from natural disasters.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 2, 2020
Japan plans fourth Wuhan evacuation flight later this week as virus-infected hit 20
More than 560 Japanese have returned since Wednesday, when the first evacuation flight arrived in Tokyo, as the outbreak continues to spread.
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JAPAN
Feb 2, 2020
Japanese destroyer leaves for Middle East intel-gathering mission
The decision to deploy the MSDF assets has been met with criticism by opposition parties amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
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JAPAN
Feb 1, 2020
Japan reports 20th case of coronavirus as Abe vows new steps to combat outbreak
Abe also stressed the need to make sure people across the country have access to necessary medical examinations and supplies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 31, 2020
Japan's Cabinet stamps tax reform bills to promote investment in communications businesses and tech startups
The Cabinet approved bills on a tax reform package for fiscal 2020 on Friday in an effort to encourage business investment in advanced communications infrastructure and startups with innovative technologies.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Jan 31, 2020
Virus poses stark challenges to Abe's tourism goals as Tokyo Olympics loom
The coronavirus outbreak is posing myriad challenges for the Japanese economy, including a key Abe administration policy initiative — the promotion of inbound tourism.
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JAPAN
Jan 31, 2020
Japan to step up coronavirus action as Abe takes flak for response
To halt the Wuhan epidemic, foreign travelers will be denied entry to Japan starting Saturday if they have been to Hubei province in the past 14 days.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 28, 2020
Reflationist Seiji Adachi tapped to replace Yutaka Harada on Bank of Japan board
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has nominated economist Seiji Adachi, a known reflationist, to the Bank of Japan's Policy Board amid growing attention over Abe's stance on monetary easing.
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JAPAN
Jan 26, 2020
Opposition camps pressure Abe administration to disclose more info on state-funded cherry blossom party
Leading officials from opposition parties on Sunday urged the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to disclose information related to a state-funded cherry blossom-viewing party at the center of cronyism allegations involving his administration.

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