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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 3, 2019
Modi lacks the political ticker for tough economic decisions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lost his nerve again and has locked India into a bleak future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2019
Japan's Lower House approves trade deal with U.S.
The Lower House signed off Tuesday on a trade deal with the United States that cuts tariffs on farm and industrial products, taking a step toward its entry into force next year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2019
Japanese Lower House approval of U.S. trade deal to be delayed
The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito has given up on plans to pass a recently signed trade deal with the United States through the House of Representatives by the end of this week, according to a senior LDP official.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 24, 2019
U.S. beef finds its way back to Japan
The anticipated bilateral trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. grossly favors the latter compared to the would-be agreement under the TPP.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 21, 2019
British trade secretary hopes to visit Japan by end of October for FTA and TPP talks
British trade secretary Liz Truss said Tuesday she hopes to visit Japan by the end of October for talks on a potential bilateral trade agreement and the possibility of entering the revised TPP.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2019
Trump adviser Bolton says U.S. will support U.K. choice for no-deal Brexit and quickly pursue FTA
The United States would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that is what the British government decided to do, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Monday during a visit to London aimed at reassuring Britain over U.K.-U.S. ties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 17, 2019
Japan and U.S. agree to include e-commerce and digital services in new trade talks
Tokyo said it has started talks with Washington over cutting tariffs on agricultural and industrial products, and that the two agreed to include digital trade as part of a new trade deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 8, 2019
Japan and U.S. to discuss higher standards in applying tariff cuts, sources say
The United States is expected to pursue setting higher standards to qualify for reduced tariffs in upcoming trade talks with Japan, such as by raising the percentage of auto parts to be made in either of the two countries, sources close to the matter said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 29, 2019
Japan's pork, wine and cheese imports from Europe surging under free trade agreement
Japan's imports of pork, wine and cheese from the European Union all marked double-digit growth in February from a year ago following the entry into force of a free trade deal, according to government data.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 20, 2019
U.S. to push for comprehensive free trade agreement as it looks to open up Japan's agriculture market
U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will push for a free trade agreement with Japan and signaled his eagerness to seek a further opening of the country's agriculture market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2019
U.K. admits trade deals with Japan and South Korea are unlikely before Brexit
Business Secretary Greg Clark said the U.K. isn't likely to reach agreements with Japan and South Korea to roll over existing trade deals before Britain's scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 19, 2019
Expansion of Pacific trade deal discussed at ministerial meeting in Tokyo
The 11 members of a trans-Pacific free trade agreement hold their first ministerial meeting and discuss future expansion and how to counter the rise of protectionism.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Dec 30, 2018
CPTPP now a reality, raises bar for Japan's multiparty approach
The creation by 11 Pacific Rim countries of a massive free trade zone will give Japan a crucial role to play as a stabilizing force tasked with enhancing the appeal of multiparty free trade agreements.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2018
At long last, 11-member Pacific trade deal takes effect
The 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact entered into force on Sunday, creating a free trade area covering more than a tenth of the global economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 23, 2018
Heard on the grapevine: How the Pacific trade pact primes New Zealand wine for Japanese market
From sleepy New Zealand hillsides to sleek Tokyo dining scenes, a bottle of Hawke's Bay wine shipped to Japan traces an arc that exporters like Nigel Avery see as an avenue for multimillion dollar growth built on a free trade pact.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2018
India to adopt new approach toward free trade agreements
India is planning to adopt a new strategy toward negotiating free trade agreements even as the country is engaged in talks with members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the proposed ASEAN-focused regional free trade area.
BUSINESS
Nov 16, 2018
TPP-11 chief negotiators to meet in Tokyo next week, Japanese minister says
Chief negotiators from the 11 members of a trans-Pacific free trade pact will hold a two-day meeting in Tokyo from Tuesday to discuss policies after the accord takes effect on Dec. 30, said Toshimitsu Motegi, the minister in charge of the framework.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 14, 2018
16 Asia-Pacific nations eye 2019 conclusion of RCEP trade deal after delay
Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations, including Japan, China and India, have said they will now seek a free trade agreement next year, missing a year-end deadline amid disagreements over tariffs and other politically sensitive issues.
BUSINESS
Nov 6, 2018
Cabinet sends Japan-EU free trade pact to the Diet
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to ratify a massive free trade agreement with the European Union.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Nov 4, 2018
Japan’s busy year on trade likely to shake up the economy for years to come
The nation's deal makers are having a busy year, as the reincarnation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership moves a step closer to implementation and another trade pact may also be concluded.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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