Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has made a speech in favor of free trade in the Asia-Pacific region to an online summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
Suga told APEC leaders on Friday that an increase in free trade, investment and connectivity based on international rules will help to protect a free and open region.
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide is set to take part in an online ASEAN summit plus three and the East Asia Summit on Saturday.
Leaders from ten ASEAN members as well as Japan, China and South Korea are meeting on Saturday afternoon. Later in the day, the United States, Russia and others will join for the East Asia Summit.
People in many parts of Asia and Africa observed a partial solar eclipse on Sunday.
The Moon started passing directly between the Sun and the Earth at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, Japan time.
A top official at the US Embassy in Tokyo says the US military "remains ready and capable to deal with any kind of aggressive acts," even though coronavirus cases have been found on a US aircraft carrier and bases in Japan.
Charge d'Affaires ad interim Joseph Young gave a video interview to NHK on Friday. He said the US forces have taken "proactive measures to minimize the risk of infection and spread," and the US is ready to respond to any actor that might want to take advantage while the East Asian region is focused on the coronavirus.
Snow Man have revealed the schedule for their Asia tour 'Snow Man ASIA TOUR 2D.2D.'
Last August, Snow Man announced their CD debut as well as an Asia tour. At this time, they have revealed the dates for the Japan segment of the tour, which includes a total of 14 shows. Besides Japan, they are planning on performing in Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Taipei.