Suga Stresses Success Of First Overseas Trip

Suga stresses success of first overseas trip

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says he has agreed with the leaders of Vietnam and Indonesia to work together to build a peaceful and prosperous future in the Indo-Pacific region.

Suga spoke to reporters in Jakarta on Wednesday, at the end of his first overseas visit since taking office last month.

'suspicious Seeds' From Overseas Reported In Japan

'Suspicious seeds' from overseas reported in Japan

Plant quarantine officials in Japan have had a number of inquiries about unsolicited packages of seeds apparently sent from China. They are calling on people not to plant them.

On Tuesday, a man in Miura City in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo received a silver packet containing a bag of dozens of seed-like objects, each measuring about 2 millimeters. The shipping label suggests it came from China.

Japan Eyeing Coronavirus Vaccine From Overseas

Japan eyeing coronavirus vaccine from overseas

Japan's health ministry has set up a new team aimed at leading negotiations with overseas developers of coronavirus vaccines.

Health minister Kato Katsunobu revealed on Monday that negotiations between the team and pharmaceutical companies are underway as part of efforts to secure vaccines for the country.

Japanese Automakers Resume Overseas Production

Japanese automakers resume overseas production

Japanese automakers are moving beyond the plant shutdowns stemming from the coronavirus. They've brought most of their overseas facilities back online as they gear up for recovering demand.

The companies have been gradually reopening their plants mainly in Europe and the US since May.