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A New Survey Says Yen At 110 Means Pain For Japan
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BUSINESSINSIDER
Nearly half of Japanese firms think the government should start defending the yen at this month's dollar high of 110, a Reuters survey shows, underscoring the threat that rising fuel and other import costs pose to a fragile economy.
Over the past two years, Prime Minister Shinzo...
Nearly half of Japanese firms think the government should start defending the yen at this month's dollar high of 110, a Reuters survey shows, underscoring the threat that rising fuel and other import costs pose to a fragile economy.
Over the past two years, Prime Minister Shinzo...
- October 24, 2014
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Looking for a plus-one, Japan turns to Vietnam
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EASTASIAFORUM
As Japan seeks to diversify its investments beyond China, an opportunity arises for Vietnam to attract greater international investment.
Over the past few years, firms invested in China have started diversifying their investment destinations and reducing their overreliance on Chin...
As Japan seeks to diversify its investments beyond China, an opportunity arises for Vietnam to attract greater international investment.
Over the past few years, firms invested in China have started diversifying their investment destinations and reducing their overreliance on Chin...
- October 24, 2014
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Why ‘womenomics’ is the way forward for Japan
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EASTASIAFORUM
‘Womenomics’ is a key pillar of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic growth strategy. In 2013, just 64 per cent of Japanese women aged 15–64 were participating in the labour force — a low rate by OECD standards. As Japan’s labour force is already in decline, it is wasteful that wome...
‘Womenomics’ is a key pillar of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic growth strategy. In 2013, just 64 per cent of Japanese women aged 15–64 were participating in the labour force — a low rate by OECD standards. As Japan’s labour force is already in decline, it is wasteful that wome...
- October 24, 2014
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Yuya Kubo - the rising Japan star who could surpass Shinji Kagawa
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GOAL.com
On October 22, the Swiss capital of Bern began its celebration of 'Japan week' - a festival marking 150 years of strong diplomatic relations between the two countries which will attract more than 1,000 visitors from the Far East. Given that Yuya Kubo is set to line up against Napoli in t...
On October 22, the Swiss capital of Bern began its celebration of 'Japan week' - a festival marking 150 years of strong diplomatic relations between the two countries which will attract more than 1,000 visitors from the Far East. Given that Yuya Kubo is set to line up against Napoli in t...
- October 24, 2014
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New economy minister faces energy, tax challenges ahead
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THEJAPANNEWS
Yoichi Miyazawa, the new economy, trade and industry minister, will immediately face many important and difficult challenges over energy policies.
Miyazawa succeeded Yuko Obuchi after she resigned Monday.
The government should establish prospects for the reactivation of nuclear p...
Yoichi Miyazawa, the new economy, trade and industry minister, will immediately face many important and difficult challenges over energy policies.
Miyazawa succeeded Yuko Obuchi after she resigned Monday.
The government should establish prospects for the reactivation of nuclear p...
- October 22, 2014
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Hyogo Governor Calls for Mandatory Cycling Insurance
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TOKYOBIKE.com
On October 20th Hyogo Prefecture's Governor Toshizo Ido (69) proposed introducing a new law that would make it mandatory for all cyclists to purchase accident insurance, making it the first Prefecture in the country to take such an outrageous and logic defying step.
The government...
On October 20th Hyogo Prefecture's Governor Toshizo Ido (69) proposed introducing a new law that would make it mandatory for all cyclists to purchase accident insurance, making it the first Prefecture in the country to take such an outrageous and logic defying step.
The government...
- October 22, 2014
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North American Tuna Imports Rise in Japan despite Weak Yen
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JIJI.com
Imports of bluefin tuna caught in the Atlantic Ocean off the North American coast are rising in Japan, although many other fishery products from overseas have been hit by the yen's recent sharp depreciation.
In waters off Boston and the Canadian state of Nova Scotia, catches of large t...
Imports of bluefin tuna caught in the Atlantic Ocean off the North American coast are rising in Japan, although many other fishery products from overseas have been hit by the yen's recent sharp depreciation.
In waters off Boston and the Canadian state of Nova Scotia, catches of large t...
- October 22, 2014
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Japan's plan to legalise casinos likely to be delayed again, official says
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STRAITSTIMES
Japan's plan to legalise casino gambling has likely been delayed again, a senior official said on Monday, dealing a further political blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Casino operators including Las Vegas Sands, Genting Singapore, MGM Resorts and Melco Crown Entertainment are wait...
Japan's plan to legalise casino gambling has likely been delayed again, a senior official said on Monday, dealing a further political blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Casino operators including Las Vegas Sands, Genting Singapore, MGM Resorts and Melco Crown Entertainment are wait...
- October 22, 2014
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Shizuoka to use ¥14 million in ’13 Mount Fuji hiking fees for safety, environmental measures
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JAPANTIMES
Shizuoka Prefecture plans to use some ¥14 million in admission fees collected on a trial basis from Mount Fuji hikers in summer 2013 to bolster measures for safety and environmental protection, NHK reported Wednesday.
During the 10-day trial, hikers were asked to pay ¥1,000 each on a...
Shizuoka Prefecture plans to use some ¥14 million in admission fees collected on a trial basis from Mount Fuji hikers in summer 2013 to bolster measures for safety and environmental protection, NHK reported Wednesday.
During the 10-day trial, hikers were asked to pay ¥1,000 each on a...
- October 22, 2014
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U.S. urges Japan to be bolder in opening markets
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JAPANTODAY
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is urging Japan to be bolder in opening its markets to help reach a deal on a pan-Pacific trade agreement.
Pritzker, who is leading the Commerce Department’s first trade mission to Japan in two decades, said Tuesday that U.S. and Japanese negoti...
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is urging Japan to be bolder in opening its markets to help reach a deal on a pan-Pacific trade agreement.
Pritzker, who is leading the Commerce Department’s first trade mission to Japan in two decades, said Tuesday that U.S. and Japanese negoti...
- October 22, 2014
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