April 2, Sunday, 2017 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Mr. Hirokazu Sakamaki and Ms. Keiko Kitagawa

1. The Chinese government has introduced a new ranking system for foreign nationals applying for working permits.
2. The prime ministers of India and Malaysia have decided to cooperate to strengthen economic ties, including investment in IT industry and infrastructure construction.
3. Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu has broken his own free skate world record, winning his second men’s world championship.