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Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son on Electricity System Reform

In an interview with the Asahi Shimbun, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son urges for full liberalization of the electricity market and insists that the unbundling of the power transmission and distribution is inevitable in Japan. Since the March 11 disast...
Aug, 2013
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Examination of Light Motor Vehicle Tax Hike by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

The Nikkei Shimbun reports today that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has begun examining the possibility of increasing significantly the Light Motor Vehicle Tax, the so-called Kei car tax, to offset the impact on local government...
Aug, 2013
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Consumption Tax Increase: Tapping into Public Opinion

The Wall Street Journal reports that in efforts to include the view of the people on the proposed consumption tax increase, Prime Minister Abe has gathered a group of 59 “knowledgeable people” to express their opinions starting Monday of next week. T...
Aug, 2013
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Consumption Tax Increase: Divergence of Views

An interesting article by the Nikkei Shimbun analysing the divergence of views on the consumption tax hike within the Abe Cabinet. Indeed something that will drive markets in weeks to come and a topic for Abe today, his first day back in Nagatacho af...
Aug, 2013
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During January-June, New Investment to Japan is at the Lowest Level for the First Time in Ten Years

The Nikkei Shimbun reports that new direct investment by foreign firms to Japan is decreasing. According to government statistics, from January to June, new investment was at the lowest level in ten years. Abenomics has attracted short-term equity in...
Aug, 2013
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Government to propose abolishing tariffs on up to 85% at TPP Negotiations

According to the Asahi Shimbun, the Japanese government plans to propose abolishing tariffs on up to 85% at TPP negotiations in Brunei. This will not include politically sensitive agricultural products. 
Aug, 2013
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