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TRADE

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2022
The global economy and secular inflation
After enjoying a long period of deflationary conditions, the global economy is being pushed by a wide range of forces toward a new and more difficult equilibrium.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 17, 2022
Japan’s trade deficit driven wider by weak yen as imports surge
The trade gap grew to u00a52.16 trillion ($15.5 billion) from u00a52.09 trillion, the finance ministry reported Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 14, 2022
Biden and Xi clash on Taiwan but find common ground on Ukraine
The two leaders sought to lower the temperature as they met for around three hours, with the presidents both saying they wanted to prevent high tensions from spilling over into conflict.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 14, 2022
Intensifying geopolitical rivalries dominate ASEAN summits
ASEAN nations are working to ensure the current geopolitical dynamics between China and the U.S. do not turn into a new Cold War.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Nov 14, 2022
Tohoku fruit producers look to overseas markets for growth
With Aomori marketing its apples in India, and Yamagata pears breaking into East Asia, the products are seen as being key to increased exports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 14, 2022
Biden’s chip curbs outdo Trump in forcing world to align on China
American officials have repeatedly said that if allies do not align with Washington on the latest rules, they could ban sales of foreign chip equipment that contain U.S. technology.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
For Biden and Xi, a long relationship with rising mutual suspicion
The men, who first met as vice presidents, plan to hold face-to-face talks for the first time as national leaders, and at a time when animus defines U.S.-China relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 8, 2022
Nvidia offers new advanced chip for China that meets U.S. export controls
The new chip, called the A800, represents the first reported effort by a U.S. semiconductor company to create advanced processors for China that follow new U.S. trade rules.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 7, 2022
China's trade shrinks as COVID curbs and global slowdown jolt demand
China's exports and imports unexpectedly contracted in October, the first simultaneous slump since May 2020.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2022
Why Germany is at odds o­­ver Scholz’s trip to China
While some view the visit as key for Berlin to shore up economic ties with its top trading partner, others fear the country could become over-reliant on yet another authoritarian state.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 31, 2022
U.N., Turkey and Ukraine press ahead with Black Sea grain deal despite Russian pullout
Russia, which invaded Ukraine on. Feb 24, on Saturday halted its role in the Black Sea deal for an 'indefinite term,' cutting shipments from one of the world's top grain exporters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 26, 2022
Swamped by crises at home, Sunak expected to adopt pragmatic Asia policy
New PM has vowed to prioritize “policies not personalities,” while attempting to unite his party after his predecessor's chaotic time in office.
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
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.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
A car carrying suspect Ryotaro Masuda, who was indicted for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death, leaves the Shibuya Police Station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
Yokozuna Kitanofuji enters the ring during the May 1970 grand sumo tournament in Tokyo.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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