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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 13, 2019
Trump says phase one of China trade deal 'could happen soon'
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Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2019
Japan and South Korean defense chiefs eye first talks for a year, with GSOMIA pact high on agenda
If the meeting takes place, it will be the first between defense ministers of the two countries since October last year amid frayed bilateral ties.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 11, 2019
Trade war frontlines are friendlier than you think
Here it's apparent that centuries-old ties between the nations can't be unwound by political rhetoric spewing from distant capital cities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 11, 2019
Japan's current account surplus shrank 3.3% in first half
The current account surplus shrank 3.3 percent from the previous year in the first half on weak exports to the rest of Asia amid continuing tensions over the U.S-China trade war, preliminary data showed Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2019
Murder of Indonesia palm oil activists shows growing threat, rights groups say
The murder of two Indonesian activists, which police say was ordered by a palm oil businessman, highlights the escalating violence and threats faced by environmentalists who challenge the industry, rights groups say.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 9, 2019
Taiwan warns of possible attack if China's slowdown 'becomes serious'
Beijing could resort to military conflict with self-ruled Taiwan to divert domestic pressure if a slowdown in the world's second largest economy amid a trade war threatens the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party, the island's foreign minister has said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 8, 2019
Compromising free trade to save free trade
The RCEP has the potential to be the world's largest free trade area.
EDITORIALS
Nov 6, 2019
Troubling developments at ASEAN summit
Diplomatic initiatives in Southeast Asia appear to be face severe headwinds.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 6, 2019
FCC wants to know if Huawei gear is near U.S. military bases
U.S. officials plan to assess where equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. has been installed, and would be concerned if it's found near domestic military bases, the head of the Federal Communications Commission has said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 6, 2019
Mitsubishi to shut Singapore oil-trading unit after losses by trader
Trading house Mitsubishi Corp. said Wednesday it will shut down a Singapore unit that trades crude oil and petroleum products after alleging earlier that a trader racked up $320 million of losses in unauthorized trading.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 6, 2019
China to resume imports of Canadian beef and pork, says Trudeau
China will resume imports of Canadian beef and pork, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday, some four months after Beijing blocked shipments amid an escalating diplomatic feud between the two countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 5, 2019
Will Japan be a loser in U.S.-China trade war?
Preconceptions and wishful thinking are always the biggest obstacles for understanding reality.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 5, 2019
'Friendly and serious' Abe-Moon talks belie reluctance to compromise on both sides
While Moon stressed the need to resolve outstanding bilateral issues through dialogue, there are no signs of a concession by either side over wartime labor compensation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 5, 2019
India's exit from RCEP leaves Japan and China unsure about future direction of free trade pact
The decision by the world's largest democracy comes as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aims to bolster bilateral ties in order to balance Beijing's growing power.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 5, 2019
China reviewing locations in U.S. where Xi might sign trade deal with Trump
China is reviewing locations in the U.S. where President Xi Jinping would be willing to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to sign the first phase of a trade deal between the world's two largest economies, people familiar with the plans have said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2019
U.S. commerce secretary says he 'hopes' to avoid new auto tariffs, citing conversations with Japanese automakers
After discussions with automakers including firms in Japan, the Trump administration may not need to place tariffs later this month on automobiles imported from the European Union and elsewhere, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 4, 2019
An unexpected ally: Japan's EU partnership
The recent Japan-EU agreement cements an all-around partnership.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2019
Ongoing trade war threatens American brands sold on China's 'Singles Day'
U.S. brands may see a broad boycott at the world's biggest shopping event this year as tensions between the U.S. and China over everything from tariffs to technological dominance simmer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2019
Trump again wades into U.K. politics, telling Johnson and Farage to unite for sake of U.S. trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage to come together to safeguard prospects for expanded U.S.-U.K. trade after Britain leaves the European Union.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 3, 2019
Abe leaves for Thailand to attend ASEAN-related summits
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves to attend a series of summits related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership free trade pact.

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