People across the country were asked to stay home and refrain from nonessential travel during that period. Officials say there has been a 70 to 80 decline in the number of visitors at sightseeing spots here in japan. A nationwide state of emergency was originally due to expire on wednesday, but its been extended to may 31st. The governmentt wants companies in tokyo and other prefectures on a special coronavirus alert to continue allowing staff to work remotely as much as possible. Translator the number of cases in tokyo does not indicate any major change in the situation in the coming week or so. We would like to ask the 13 prefectures to continue taking the samame measures. The tokyo government plans to ask shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities to remain shut or keep shortened Business Hours until the end of the month. Public schools in the city will also remain closed. Meanwhile, some prefectures where the spread of the virus is limited are gradually easing stay at home mea
Belgium attacks. It would be very dangerous and deeply troubling if isil was able to get its hands on nuclear material. On the sidelines of the meeting, abe will attend the try lateral submit with president barack obama and south koreas president. Abe said hell confirm his close cooperation against north korea, which has continued Nuclear Tests and Ballistic Missile launches that many in the world consider provocative. Abe will hold separate talks with leaders of canada and turkey. Now, as the leaders discuss limiting nuclear weapons, others around the world are reacting to a suggestion that there should be more. And it comes from a man who wants to be a world leader, the frontrunner to be the u. S. Republican president ial candidate, donald trump. Nhk World Reports on the backlash against his comments. Donald Trump Defends his assertion on tuesday, that the u. S. Should review its alliance with japan and south korea. We are supporting japan. Most people didnt even know that. Most peop
Belgium attacks. It would be very dangerous and deeply troubling if isil was able to get its hands on nuclear material. On the sidelines of the meeting, abe will attend the try lateral submit with president barack obama and south koreas president. Abe said hell confirm his close cooperation against north korea, which has continued Nuclear Tests and Ballistic Missile launches that many in the world consider provocative. Abe will hold separate talks with leaders of canada and turkey. Now, as the leaders discuss limiting nuclear weapons, others around the world are reacting to a suggestion that there should be more. And it comes from a man who wants to be a world leader, the frontrunner to be the u. S. Republican president ial candidate, donald trump. Nhk World Reports on the backlash against his comments. Donald Trump Defends his assertion on tuesday, that the u. S. Should review its alliance with japan and south korea. We are supporting japan. Most people didnt even know that. Most peop
Members of japanese Prime Minister shinzo abes government have approved his strategy for growth. Cabinet ministers have also backed abes policies for economic and fiscal reforms. Abe met with reporters shortly after the ministers gave him their approval. Translator the economic recovery is yet to spread to all corners of japan. Thats why we should not let this favorable cycle of economy be a temporal phenomenon. We should continue to push this favorable cycle strongly so that smes nationwide can be revitalized. We will have everyone in japan to realize the economic recovery. That is the mission of abenomics. One of the main items in the fiscal and economic reform package is a reduction in japans Corporate Tax rate. Business leaders have called for the change supporters say lowering the tax will attract more overseas investment. They say it will also help Japanese Companies compete internationally. The reduction would take effect in april of next year and would cut the tax rate from 35
Welcome to newsline. Its friday, february 22nd. A senior official says barack obama is looking forward to what abe has to say. He said obama is eager to hear about a dispute with china. Abe is meeting obama for the First Time Since he moved back into the Prime Ministers Office two months ago. They are expected to discuss a free trade deal, the alliance between their countries and the push for United Nations sanctions on north korea. Obama wants to hear abes take on the dispute over the senkaku islands. Japan nationalized the islands in december. China and taiwan claim them. Its in the interest of the Obama Administration to have the dispute solved in a peaceful manner. Prime nister abe i planning visitussia borehe end of the year to meet with the president. When he does another dispute, another issue will be on the agenda. Russia control tgs islands and japan claims them. Translator this is an important year to build a new relationship. I hope it paves the way for abes visit. Mori deli