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Liberalization of Gas Supply Expected in 2016

The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to move forward with liberating the gas market for households in 2016. In doing so, the ministry is hoping that the increased competition in the market will lea...
Sep, 2013
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Special Advisory Panel Backs Consumption Tax Hike

According to the Nikkei Shimbun, more than 70% of the members of a special advisory panel believe that the consumption tax should be increased as planned. Eight people sought a change in the gain increase citing the possible adverse effects on effort...
Sep, 2013
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Former Prime Minster Koizumi Renounces Nuclear Power

In an interview with the Mainichi Shimbun, former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi made clear his anti-nuclear energy stance. He commented that Japan has “no choice but to get rid of nuclear power” and that the move towards zero nuclear power should ...
Aug, 2013
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New Nikkei Shimbun/TV Tokyo Survey: Increased approval for the Abe Cabinet

According to a survey conducted by the Nikkei Shimbun and TV Tokyo during August 23-25, approval ratings for the Abe Cabinet increased five points since last month and stands at 68% while disapproval ratings have decreased by six points at 23%. Moreo...
Aug, 2013
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Amari: Consumption Tax Decision to Come Before APEC Summit

In an interview with NHK regarding the possible consumption tax increase, Akira Amari, the Minister for Economic Revitalization, stated that he believes “it [the decision] will come before the APEC summit meeting at the latest.” The APEC summit is sc...
Aug, 2013
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Abe battles doctors' lobby over 'Third Arrow' reform

Reuters summarizes well the discussion on liberalization of mix treatment under the National Health Insurance scheme.    On one side of the argument is the 165,000-member JMA and health ministry officials, who say they want to protect the cherished...
Aug, 2013
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