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YOSHIHIDE SUGA

JAPAN
Apr 28, 2020
Japan says no lawmaker served as go-between in selection of mask suppliers
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday that no national lawmaker or regional assembly member served as a go-between in the government's selection of companies to provide cloth face masks to households in the fight against the coronavirus.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 5, 2020
Japan won't seek to delay Xi's visit, Suga says, as virus spreads from China
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has said that Japan is not planning to postpone a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping expected for early April.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2020
Heat on Kawais as wife admits huge cash injection from Japan ruling party HQ
The alleged u00a5150 million payment from the LDP is considered unusually high, especially for an election in a nonswing district.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 20, 2019
Yoshihide Suga hopeful Abe-Moon summit will be springboard for mending ties
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Thursday expressed hope that a planned meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will be a springboard for mending bilateral ties.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 16, 2019
Top Japanese official makes security assurances following North Korea's latest missile test claim
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga stressed Monday that Japan is making its best efforts to ensure safety after North Korea said it had conducted late last week a "crucial test" of what is believed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile engine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2019
Emotet computer virus spreading in Japan, Suga warns
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Thursday that infections involving the Emotet computer virus are spreading in Japan.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 27, 2019
Cherry blossom-viewing party: Breaking down Abe's latest cronyism scandal
Every year since 1952, the prime minister, via taxpayer funds, has hosted one of the nation's largest cherry blossom-viewing parties.
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2019
A fresh scandal blossoms as Abe gets set to become longest-serving prime minister
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces fresh allegations that he used the annual cherry blossom-viewing party, a government-sponsored event, to entertain supporters and therefore violated the election law.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2019
Japan trade chief Isshu Sugawara exits amid allegations he broke election campaign law
A tabloid's expose on a funeral gift to a supporter ousts the METI chief after just a month and a half in office.
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2019
North Korea fires ballistic missile built to be launched from submarine into Japan's EEZ
North Korea tested a suspected sub-launched ballistic missile in a technological advancement, if successful, could make it significantly more difficult to destroy its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 12, 2019
Abe shows his command over LDP in reshuffle
Abe demonstrated that he is clearly in the driver's seat, posturing his allies for advancement in the LDP ranks, keeping bandwagoners contained and edging out rivals altogether.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 11, 2019
With Cabinet reshuffle, Abe confirms intent to seek change to Constitution
With two years left to cement his legacy, Prime Minister Abe carries out a major Cabinet reshuffle that reaffirms his desire to pursue outstanding issues such as constitutional revision.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Aug 18, 2019
Silent heroes: Sign language interpreters give voice to Japan's top government spokesman
Kohei Ehara sits quietly in the far corner of the spacious conference room in the Prime Minister's Office, largely unnoticed by a group of reporters waiting for Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga to start his daily briefing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 26, 2019
'Uncle Reiwa' is still not the front-runner to succeed Abe
Unfortunately for Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, job effectiveness is not the principle determinant in selecting the prime minister.
JAPAN / Politics
May 20, 2019
From cardboard factory to the kantei? Yoshihide Suga gets PR makeover as rumors of PM bid soar
Unsmiling, tight-lipped and at times appearing heavy-handed, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was never exactly the type of politician the public would take a shine to — let alone swoon over.
JAPAN / Politics
May 18, 2019
Possible no-confidence motion against Abe Cabinet could trigger snap election, Japan's top government spokesman says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga suggests Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might call a snap election for the House of Representatives if opposition parties submit a no-confidence motion against his Cabinet.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 12, 2019
Reiwa calligraphy to be stored at National Archives, made available for commercial use
The government plans to preserve the original calligraphic work Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga displayed when announcing the new era name of Reiwa at the National Archives of Japan, according to government sources.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2019
One Japanese national killed, four others injured as Sri Lanka attacks rock expat community
Sri Lanka seeks to restore stability following one of Asia's deadliest terrorist attacks in years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 7, 2019
Japan's top government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, among post-Abe candidates, LDP heavyweight says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is among those who may take over the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who also serves as LDP president, the party's secretary-general has said.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 1, 2019
Reiwa: Japan reveals name of new era ahead of Emperor's abdication
In a much-awaited moment that heralded the approach of a new chapter in Japan's history, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced Monday that the new Imperial era will be named Reiwa, in one of the final steps toward initiating the nation's first Imperial succession in three decades.

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