January 1, Wednesday, 2020 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Mr. Michael Rhys and Ms. Eriko Kojima

  1. Sources say the Tokyo District Court ahs decided to revoke the bail of former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn.
  2. U.S. President Donald Trump says he will sign a trade deal with China in Washington on January 15.
  3. A new trade agreement between Japan and the United States entered into force on Wednesday.