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BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2015
Japan prods U.S. on biologic drugs as TPP deal awaits
Tokyo pressures Washington to break the deadlock over biologic drugs as negotiators from 12 nations race to wrap up a sweeping Trans-Pacific trade deal.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 30, 2015
Japan, U.S. agree to aim for conclusion of TPP talks this week
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden agreed Tuesday that the two countries will cooperate in an effort to conclude talks on a Pacific free trade initiative this week, according to statements by both governments.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2015
Saakashvili for Ukraine prime minister?
Reform-minded Mikheil Saakashvili will need a miracle to effect much-needed changes in Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2015
Japan considers making new offer on U.S. rice in Atlanta TPP talks
Japan is considering sweetening the pot for U.S. rice farmers in a bid to reach agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a source close to the matter said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 24, 2015
Park seeks reform of South Korea's rigid labor laws
In the past year, Kim Yoon-sung applied to about 120 companies for a job, and could not land even one.
JAPAN
Sep 19, 2015
Nagoya is recognized as the second 'fair trade town' in Japan
The city of Nagoya won recognition Saturday as Japan's second "fair trade town" for promoting trade with producers in developing countries under fair conditions, including premium prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 17, 2015
Ministers to reconvene TPP talks in late September
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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 17, 2015
Japan logs trade deficit for fifth month in August
The nation posted a goods trade deficit for the fifth straight month in August, the government said Thursday, partly reflecting a drop in exports to China amid a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 17, 2015
Chinese leaders turn to former Premier Zhu Rongji for advice on economic reform
When top leaders from China's Communist Party made their annual pilgrimage to the seaside resort of Beidaihe last month, they turned to an old master for economic advice, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 13, 2015
Japan, China, South Korea to cooperate on food supply
Japan, China and South Korea have agreed to boost cooperation in ensuring a stable food supply after holding their first meeting of farm ministers in more than three years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 13, 2015
Japan, China, South Korea agree to jointly develop vaccines for animal diseases
Japan, China and South Korea are expected to agree on cooperation in the research and development of vaccines for animal diseases at a two-day meeting of farm ministers that kicked off Saturday in Tokyo, a government source said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 11, 2015
North Korea's unofficial markets driven by repurposed buses
It is not Amazon or FedEx, but in North Korea's fledgling market economy, a fleet of re-purposed old passenger buses is the next best thing for moving trade goods, from rice to textiles and livestock, between far-flung corners of the country.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 8, 2015
Japan, U.S. to resume TPP auto talks Wednesday in Washington
Japan and the United States will resume bilateral talks Wednesday in Washington on auto trade issues under the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade initiative, the Foreign Ministry said.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 6, 2015
Chinese build factories in U.S., creating jobs and tensions
When Chen Mingxu was a boy, U.S. businessmen poured into rural China, welcomed with tax breaks and steamed turtle. Thirty years later, in a kind of reverse migration, Chen finds himself in southwestern Alabama smiling wanly over bacon-wrapped meatloaf and banana pudding.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2015
Japan urges China to tackle structural challenges as economic uncertainty grows
Finance Minister Taro Aso urges Beijing to address key economic issues during a meeting of Group of 20 finance chiefs.
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2015
Japan, U.S. agree to work toward early conclusion of TPP trade pact
Finance Minister Taro Aso and U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew have agreed that their governments should work on concluding a sweeping Pacific free trade pact at an early date, according to the two governments.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 4, 2015
U.S. may sanction Chinese firms next week: report
The United States is preparing to sanction Chinese companies connected to the cybertheft of U.S. intellectual property as early as next week, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 28, 2015
Amari says TPP may be halted if no deal is reached before Canada election in October
Pacific Rim free trade pact negotiations may be halted if the 12 participating nations cannot strike a deal before October's Canadian election.
BUSINESS
Aug 28, 2015
Troubles in Russia, China slow Kremlin's pivot to Asia
A growing economic crisis in Russia and a growth slowdown in China that has rattled world markets means about $113 billion worth of joint projects ranging from gas pipelines to power grids have been stalled or delayed.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2015
China, North Korea to open border trade zone in October
China and North Korea will open a border trade zone in October, Chinese state media said on Tuesday, the latest effort to boost economic ties despite tension between the countries.

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