Kono Congratulates Congo on Nobel Peace Prize
October 8, 2018
Tokyo- Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono congratulated his Congolese counterpart, Leonard She Okitundu, on Saturday on the selection of Denis Mukwege, a physician from the Democratic Republic of Congo, as a recipient of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Kono and
Vietnam’s Phuc Hopeful for Japan’s Role over South China Sea
October 8, 2018
Hanoi- Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Saturday voiced hope for Japan’s contributions to efforts to peacefully resolve the tensions in the South China Sea, where China is increasing its military presence. He said he hopes Japan will continue
INTERVIEW: Japan to Devise Steps against Plastic Pollution by 2019
October 5, 2018
Tokyo- New Environment Minister Yoshiaki Harada has expressed plans to devise measures to fight pollution from plastic waste that will also involve developing countries before next year’s Group of 20 summit in Japan. “I’m feeling the seriousness of the situation.
Pence May Visit Japan in Nov. for Economic Dialogue
October 5, 2018
Tokyo- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence may visit Japan in November to meet with its deputy prime minister and finance minister, Taro Aso, for the third round of a bilateral economic dialogue, it was learned Friday. Expected agenda items include
U.S. Wants TPP-Plus Deal with Japan: Farm Chief
October 5, 2018
Washington- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue indicated Thursday his desire to demand Japan open its markets more than the extent agreed under the Trans-Pacific Partnership multilateral free trade pact and its economic partnership agreement with the European Union. “We think,
INTERVIEW: New Japan Minister Keen to Boost Farm Exports to EU
October 5, 2018
Tokyo- New Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Takamori Yoshikawa has expressed an eagerness to boost exports of farm products to the European Union on the back of an economic partnership agreement between Japan and the EU. Japan can be
Noda Eyed as 1st Woman to Chair Japan Lower House Budget Panel
October 5, 2018
Tokyo- Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Seiko Noda is expected to become the first woman to chair the Budget Committee of Japan’s House of Representatives, informed sources have said. The ruling LDP has decided to nominate the former internal affairs minister
Japan Panel Calls for Smooth Return of Parent-Abducted Children
October 5, 2018
Tokyo- Japan’s Legislative Council proposed on Thursday that the government facilitate the return of children brought to Japan by either of their parents after the breakup of marriage. Currently, children cannot be forcibly separated from their fathers or mothers they
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