Economy Sep 24, 2013

LDP proposes ¥300 billion in tax cuts to boost corporate investment

The Liberal Democratic Party’s tax panel proposed Tuesday around ¥300 billion in tax cuts to invigorate business investment, viewed as a pillar of economic growth by the Abe administration. The tax reduction plan is expected to be included in an economic stimulus package to ...

Politics & Diplomacy Aug 5, 2013

DPJ to exit ruling bloc welfare reform talks

The Democratic Party of Japan will exit social security reforms talks with the ruling bloc to protest the low odds it faces in attaining any of its goals.

Global-related Jun 19, 2013

G-8 commitment can benefit all nations

by Paul Collier

This year's G-8 agenda is not glamorous. But by putting its house in order, the G-8 will make a difference in the lives of the poor as well as benefit its own citizens.

Business Jun 12, 2013

Abe to map out tax-easing this fall

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday his government will draw up tax-easing measures in the fall as part of its economic growth strategy, and underscored that the nation cannot grow simply through austerity measures. “We will decide (on the annual reforms) for this year ...

Editorial Jun 8, 2013

Tax rule lags the technology

The National Tax Agency has said for years that people who bet on the horses cannot deduct losses from taxable winnings. Enough of that, an Osaka court rules.

National May 25, 2013

Bill for ID number program clears Diet

The Diet passes a bill for a system to assign an identification number to every citizen to improve government management of income, social security and tax information, despite public concerns about data abuse.

Social Issues Mar 9, 2013

China property sales tax sparks rush to divorce

Chinese couples are flocking to divorce to avoid a new property sales tax imposed by the government, after it left open a loophole for those who end their marriages. Government marriage registration offices — which also handle divorces — were swamped by scores of ...