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TRADE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2022
Vulnerable yen’s bigger problem now importers, not speculators
Japan's need for foreign goods creates constant demand for dollars that is insensitive to yield differentials, technical levels and expectations for monetary policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 20, 2022
Japan’s extended trade gap reinforces pressure on tumbling yen
The trade deficit topped u00a52 trillion for a second-straight month in September, though it narrowed to u00a52.09 trillion from the previous month's record u00a52.82 trillion shortfall.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2022
Japan and Australia leaders to issue new security document amid China concerns
The declaration highlighting the importance of a 'free and open Indo-Pacific' will likely be announced by the two countries' prime ministers on Saturday in Perth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 13, 2022
U.S.-Japan business leaders urge cooperation amid economic security challenges
The war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic both pose challenges that requires bolstering the private sector's role in the bilateral relationship, business leaders said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 11, 2022
Japan logs August's smallest-ever current account surplus
The current account surplus plunged 96.1% from a year earlier to u00a558.9 billion, with surging prices of energy imports outstripping price rises in exports.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 11, 2022
Russian firms turn to Hong Kong in bid to avoid sanctions
Hong Kong could offer a window to outside capital for Russian firms since China's government has maintained friendly relations with Moscow and imposed no sanctions over Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 10, 2022
Kishida vows measures to boost wagyu exports
In Kirishima, Kishida attended the prize-giving ceremony of a national wagyu contest, dubbed the Wagyu Olympics, which brought together 440 cattle from 41 prefectures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2022
Japan says Britain may join CPTPP free trade pact this year
Japan's economic minister, Daishiro Yamagiwa, said member nations could use the European country's case as a model for future aspirants.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 9, 2022
China says Biden’s new chip technology curbs will harm recovery
The measures, which include restrictions on chips used in artificial intelligence and supercomputing, seek to stop China's drive toward its own chip industry and military advancements.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 8, 2022
U.S. aims to hobble China's chip industry with sweeping new export rules
The Biden administration on Friday published a sweeping set of export controls, vastly expand its reach in its bid to slow Beijing's technological and military advances.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 8, 2022
Japan business group in Taipei voices support for Taiwan's TPP bid
The head of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Taipei said that signing trade deals will help Taiwan boost economic growth.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2022
U.S. ponders a striking move: Regulating outward investment
Neither protectionism nor unfettered free markets can protect national security and promote growth. The U.S. must struggle to get the balance right.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Sep 26, 2022
Japan and China's 'hot' economic ties increasingly complex
Fifty years on from Japan's restoration of relations with Beijing, trade and investment between the two nations is now more likely to feel an impact from political tensions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2022
Russia to flood Asia with fuels as Europe ramps up sanctions
India and China took a combined 2.7 million barrels a day of Russian crude and products last month, according to Morgan Stanley.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 15, 2022
Japan’s record trade deficit shows growing pain of feeble yen
The record trade gap adds to concerns over the strength of Japan's economic recovery, as higher import bills for energy and food can cool consumption.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 14, 2022
The irreversibility of globalization
After the current period of turbulence — and the difficult social, cultural, demographic, and technological adjustments it entails — economic globalization will take off again.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Sep 13, 2022
Commitment from U.S. and Japan vital to Indo-Pacific framework's success
The current 14 IPEF members account for about 40% of world gross domestic product and 28% of the global goods and services trade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 9, 2022
U.S. launches formal talks with Indo-Pacific countries on new economic framework
The meeting in Los Angeles is expected to lay out the scope of ensuing negotiations and help clarify which countries will join negotiations for each of four pillars.
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2022
Japan and U.S. eye launch of formal Indo-Pacific economic talks
Since IPEF is not a conventional trade deal, market access and tariff cuts are off the table.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 6, 2022
Exports of sanctions-exempt used vehicles to Russia surge
Toyama Prefecture, which has long been a hub for exports of vehicles across the Sea of Japan to the Russian port of Vladivostok, has seen a particular surge in shipments.

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