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    President Biden welcomes Japan’s PM Suga to the White House

    16 Apr 2021

    The one-day summit is expected to yield steps diversifying supply chains seen as over-reliant on China and a $2 billion commitment from Japan to work with the United States on alternatives to the 5G network of Chinese firm Huawei, a senior US official said.

    Japan PM vows to press ahead with Olympics despite virus surge

    18 Jan 2021

    "In order to restore sense of safety, I will get the coronavirus pandemic, which has raged worldwide and is now severely affecting Japan, under control as soon as possible,” Suga said. "I will stand at the frontline of the battle while I get the people's cooperation."

    Japan PM says govt will consider state of emergency for Tokyo area

    04 Jan 2021

    Japan saw a record 4,520 new cases on Dec.31, prompting the capital, Tokyo, and three neighbouring prefectures to seek an emergency declaration from the national government. The region now accounts for about half of new nationwide cases.

    Japan to widen state of emergency beyond Tokyo as coronavirus surges

    12 Jan 2021

    Responding to pressure from Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures in eastern Japan, Suga last week declared a one-month state of emergency for that region until Feb.7.

    Japan PM apologises after lawmakers’ night club outings

    27 Jan 2021

    Japan this month issued a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas to tame a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. The measure includes a request for restaurants and bars to close by 8 p.m. although there are currently no penalties for non-compliance.

    Japan hope for Abe even in Suga

    22 Sep 2020

    Japan’s parliament, the Diet, elected last week Yoshihide Suga as the new prime minister after the surprise resignation of Shinzo Abe in August. This throws up several uncertainties and opportunities in the domestic and international spheres.

    PM Suga wants to work with Biden to boost Japan-US alliance

    09 Nov 2020

    Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that he wanted to work with President-elect Joe Biden to strengthen the Japan-US alliance and to secure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

    Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign

    25 Nov 2020

    Suga, who took the top job in September after Shinzo Abe resigned citing illness, has enjoyed solid ratings of over 50%, buoyed by an image as a down-to-earth leader pushing popular policies such as lower mobile phone rates.

    Japan PM to US in April for 1st in-person summit with Biden

    12 Mar 2021

    The meeting is also likely to touch on China’s escalating assertiveness in the East and South China seas, which have become a growing concern for Tokyo and Washington.

    PM Suga says Japan will attain zero-emissions, carbon neutral society by 2050

    26 Oct 2020

    Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday committed to cutting greenhouse gases to zero on a net basis by 2050 and achieving a carbon-neutral society, a major shift in its position on climate change.

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