November 13, Wednesday, 2019 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Mr. Michael Rhys and Ms. Eriko Kojima

1. A survey shows that 15 percent of the victims of last month’ Typhoon Hagibis were killed while outdoors because of their work or while commuting.

2. Japan’s space agency says its probe is on its way back to Earth after leaving the asteroid, Ryugu.

3. Japanese businesses and research institutes have set up an organization to promote the development of quantum technology.