Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Editorial Aug 2, 2013
Smarter diplomacy needed
Given the importance of rebuilding ties with China, perhaps Shinzo Abe should reconsider his emphasis on "universal values" as part of his regional diplomacy.
National Jul 29, 2013
More Southeast Asia tourists engaging in shopping
An increasing number of middle-class tourists from Southeast Asian nations are shopping in Japan, mainly at department stores and electronics shops, on the back of growing income levels. Also behind the growing shopping spree among tourists from the region is the strengthening of their ...
Business Jul 25, 2013
Firms on record M&A spree in Southeast Asia
by Hiroshi Hiyama
Japanese firms have spent record amounts scooping up assets in Southeast Asia this year, part of a trend that has seen Tokyo moving to boost its presence in the fast-growing region and away from China. As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe departed Thursday for a ...
Business Jul 2, 2013
FSA seeks favors while giving market making advice to Southeast Asia
The Financial Services Agency is stepping up support to Southeast Asian nations that are trying to develop financial and capital markets to free up the flow of funds. But the FSA is also calling on them to ease regulations to make it easier for ...
National Jun 26, 2013
Relaxed visa program for Southeast Asian visitors starts
by Mizuho Aoki
The government will relax visa requirements for visitors from Southeast Asian countries starting Monday, hoping to lure more travelers from fast-growing economies to spur economic growth. Japan will waive visa requirements for tourists from Thailand and Malaysia, and offer a multiple-entry visa to Filipino ...
National Jun 11, 2013
Plan OK'd to lure Southeast Asia guests
The government signs off on a plan to more than double the number of visitors from Southeast Asia to 2 million in 2016.
National Jan 17, 2013
Abe heads off for Southeast Asia tour
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe embarked on a trip Wednesday to Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia with the aim of deepening economic ties with the fast-growing Southeast Asia region. “I want to make this visit the beginning of the Abe Cabinet’s strategic diplomacy. I also want ...
Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Jul 15, 2011
My-Le: On track for great Vietnamese food
by Robbie Swinnerton
As soon as the rains lift and the temperatures rise, our thoughts turn to Vietnam. It’s the food we crave: No other cuisine seems quite as appetizing once the sweltering summer sets in. Not that we want to actually head off to Southeast Asia. ...