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SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2020
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son again takes Japanese government to task over pandemic response
Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank Group Corp., again criticized the Japanese government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying it’s not doing enough to reach its goals for social distancing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 17, 2020
With Japan-wide emergency, Abe highlights sense of crisis over virus
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday evening pressed for cooperation from all citizens in the fight against the spreading coronavirus following his decision to expand the state of emergency nationwide.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Apr 17, 2020
Coronavirus and LDP politics loom large over Shizuoka by-election
A Lower House by-election in Shizuoka Prefecture, the race for which officially kicked off Tuesday, is gaining attention nationwide, and not only for its possible national political impact.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2020
Akie Abe criticized for taking group tour in Oita during pandemic
Her reported activity took place a day after her husband sounded the alarm over the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2020
Japan to declare nationwide state of emergency as virus spreads
Emergency declarations give prefectural governors the power to call for schools and some businesses to close until the Golden Week holidays end on May 6.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 16, 2020
COVID-19 stimulus response to boost Japan's GDP by up to 3.8%, Abe says
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday the government's latest emergency package to cushion the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak will boost the economy by up to an annualized 3.8 percent in real terms.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2020
Abe administration faces flak over hesitancy to compensate virus-hit businesses
Regional governors have rebuked the government over its hesitance to take bold financial measures, leaving many business owners no choice but to stay open amid the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2020
Abe and other Asian leaders affirm urgent need to develop coronavirus treatment
In a virtual meeting, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe explained clinical research being conducted on Avigan, an antiviral drug developed by a domestic firm.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 14, 2020
Will Abe’s conservative nostalgia beat COVID-19?
The prime minister is counting on the nation's young people to do the right thing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Commentary
Apr 14, 2020
Japan and U.S. must lead preparations for next pandemic
The global crisis over the COVID-19 pandemic calls for a global solution, but so far the international community has not shown a strong desire to get on the same page.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2020
82% say government should compensate firms that shut down for virus
A poll by Kyodo News also finds that support for the Abe government is dropping.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2020
Hyogo looks at business shutdown to coordinate virus response with Osaka
Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido said Sunday that his prefecture will ask some businesses to shut down in an effort to contain the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2020
Japan's nightlife entertainers head to cyberspace to dodge virus, host clients online
Hosts and hostesses in Japan's famous nightlife industry are turning to remote entertainment sessions as the COVID-19 pandemic forces them to create a safer environment to survive the public safety crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2020
Japan's Cabinet ministers to skip overseas trips during virus-curbed Golden Week
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet are expected to cancel any overseas trips planned for Golden Week because of the coronavirus pandemic, sources familiar with the situation said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 11, 2020
60% in Japan feel government mishandled early stages of COVID-19 outbreak
The 62 percent disapproval rating compares with 76 percent in Thailand who were critical of their government, 46 percent in the U.S. and 44 percent in Germany.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 11, 2020
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike scores win against Abe over business closures
The closure of businesses under the capital's own emergency virus measures represents a partial victory after the central government sought to put off such a move.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Apr 9, 2020
A crucial time to keep coronavirus crisis under control
The state of emergency declared by the government this week due to the rapidly expanding number of coronavirus infections in Tokyo and six other prefectures should cause us not to panic but take the situation seriously.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 9, 2020
Japan sets aside ¥243.5 billion to help firms shift production out of China
Most of the money is for companies shifting output back to Japan, but funds have also been reserved for those moving elsewhere in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2020
Japan logs record 455 new virus cases, a day after emergency declared
Japan reported 455 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, marking the first time daily infections topped 400, NHK said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 8, 2020
Behind the scenes, an LDP power struggle over record-size economic package
As the Cabinet approved a record-breaking emergency stimulus package Tuesday, the deep-seated rivalries it has amplified within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party were hidden from view.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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