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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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Japan Sends Delegation to Malaysia for TPP Negotiations

A 100-member delegation left Japan to participate in the Trans-Pacific Parternship (TPP) negotiations that began last week in Malaysia. Led by Deputy Foreign Minister Koji Tsuruoka, the delegation also consists of representatives from the Ministry of...
Jul, 2013
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GR Japan predicts Governing LDP and Komeito to take stable majority in the house of councilors election

This morning, GR Japan's Senior Adviser Dr. Llewelyn Hughes presented a study predicting that the governing coalition will secure a stable majority in the upcoming election. The Liberal Democractic Party (LDP) and the New Komeito Party (Komeito) coal...
Jul, 2013
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The Denki Shimbun: METI and the Cabinet Office Setting up Advisory Bodies on Nuclear Energy Policy

While most politicians are out of Nagatacho campaigning for the upcoming election to the House of Councilors, Kasumigaseki is fighting over control of the nuclear energy policy discussion. The Denki Shimbun runs an interesting story about both METI a...
Jul, 2013
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