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YOSHIHIDE SUGA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 22, 2020
Ex-farm minister Yoshikawa resigns as lawmaker in wake of scandal
The 70-year-old politician said through his office that he has been hospitalized and cited health reasons for his resignation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 21, 2020
Asian security rests on forging closer U.S.-Japan science and technology cooperation
The U.S. C&ET strategy identifies a list of 20 priority areas of which Japanese firms have some of the leading technologies, such as advanced manufacturing and space technologies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 21, 2020
Japan's Cabinet approves record ¥106.61 trillion budget for fiscal 2021
The budget raises concern over a further deterioration of the country's fiscal health, already the worst among major economies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2020
Japan approves record defense budget for fiscal 2021 amid China threats
The draft budget, up 0.5% from the previous year, includes funding to introduce new standoff missiles capable of attacking enemy vessels from outside their firing range.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 18, 2020
Five things to watch in Japanese politics in 2021
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's power atop the government is not assured, and with some significant elections scheduled, domestic politics could once again shake things up at the top.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 18, 2020
LDP may summon Abe to the Diet over dinner party scandal
The move is aimed at avoiding a public outcry over the scandal that could erode support for the former prime minister's successor, Yoshihide Suga.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 18, 2020
Global science chief urges Suga to explain Japan science council controversy
Some have perceived the decision to refuse to appoint six scholars as politically motivated, since they had been critical of legislation adopted by former leader Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Japan's 2021 defense budget to be record high of ¥5.34 trillion
As for tax revenue, the government predicts it to be below u00a560 trillion for fiscal 2021, given the expected fallout from the pandemic on corporate earnings, the sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Suga voices regret over dinner that flouted virus guidelines
The prime minister said he is not thinking of imposing tighter restrictions on movement 'at this time' as a crucial three-week period in fighting COVID-19 ended.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Suga under fire for year-end dinners as coronavirus cases mount
Suga's outings came after the government abruptly halted a government travel subsidy program he had long defended.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 15, 2020
Japan approves ¥21.8 trillion extra budget to fund pandemic support
Total new debt issuance for the current fiscal year will hit a record high of over u00a5112 trillion — more than double the previous record set after the global financial crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 15, 2020
Politics — not public health — drove Suga U-turn on Go To Travel
The plan to balance the health of the economy against that of people in Japan appeared to hit a wall, as public, political and scientific opposition grew.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability
The city of Asahikawa was hit by outbreaks at two major hospitals, exacerbated by subzero temperatures and restricted ventilation that can promote the virus's spread.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Dec 15, 2020
Heavyweight Nikai and his scandal-plagued LDP faction ruffling feathers
Allegations of bribery against two former farm ministers now threaten to weaken the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction and its powerful leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2020
Suga calls for 'bold action' to fight climate change
The prime minister has said Japan will this year provide roughly $11.8 billion in public and private funding to support global decarbonization.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 13, 2020
Suga vows to review Japan's efforts toward 2030 emissions-cut target
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Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2020
Japan considers setting up panel on imperial succession
The plan is part of the government's efforts to address concerns that the imperial household could run out of heirs in the not-so-distant future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2020
As cases rise, government postpones Go To Travel decision to next week
'Nobody can predict what will happen next week,' said Shigeru Omi, chair of the government's coronavirus subcommittee, during a news conference Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 10, 2020
Japan ruling bloc OKs tax reforms to help coronavirus-hit economy
The LDP and Komeito are also aiming to encourage the private sector to work toward carbon reduction and digitalization through revisions to corporate taxation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 10, 2020
Budget to hit record as Japan loosens purse strings to fight virus
The total may even surpass u00a5105 trillion, including u00a55 trillion set aside as reserve funds for costs related to the pandemic.

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