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PARTNERSHIP

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 3, 2015
The fraught politics of the TPP
Failure to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership in all 12 countries would be a major disappointment because it would bring vast economic benefits to all countries involved
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership isn't aimed at China
China is an important trade partner for the countries involved in the TPP, and its future participation in the trade bloc can't be ruled out.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 17, 2015
Suzuki seals ¥460.3 billion buyback marking end to Volkswagen stake
Suzuki Motor Corp. confirmed that Volkswagen AG has sold back all the shares it held in the Japanese carmaker for ¥460.3 billion, closing the final chapter of an acrimonious partnership.
EDITORIALS
Aug 7, 2015
A setback for the TPP talks
The government should use the setback in the TPP talks to reassess its position and carefully decide how to proceed in the negotiations.
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Jul 29, 2015
U.S. Congress' egocentric strategem in the TPP talks
With the passage of the Trade Promotion Authority Act, the U.S. will become increasingly self-centered in pursuit of its national interests in international trade negotiations, including the TPP.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2015
TPP's fate rests with Japan, U.S.
The success of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement now hinges on whether Tokyo and Washington can take advantage of progress in Congress to bridge their differences on trade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 14, 2015
Toyota, Mazda expand tieup to include technology exchanges
Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. have agreed to expand their partnership by jointly developing new technologies to make driving safer for both people and the environment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2015
Americans understand free trade's dark side
The American people are intelligent and grown-up enough to hear the basic case against free trade, as well as the case in favor.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 27, 2015
Japan needs to cut its rice farmers down to size
Japan's 3.3 million rice growers, who together comprise only 2.5 percent of the population, now seem to be the biggest obstacle preventing Japan from completing one of history's biggest trade deals.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 13, 2015
Would U.S. pay too high a cost in TPP pact?
Only when the U.S. is prepared to ensure fair treatment for its own companies, should Washington offer free trade consideration to yet more budding competitors.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2015
U.S.' best Asian friend deserves a trade deal
The Trans-Pacific Partnership represents the best aid the U.S. can give to Japan, a crucial ally that could use all the help it can get.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2015
Mongolia's 'third neighbor'
The Economic Partnership Agreement signed by Japan and Mongolia last month is of strategic importance with regard to Mongolia's mineral deposits, especially coal, as Japan contemplates an energy mix that is less dependent on nuclear power.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 10, 2015
Obama needs the GOP's help to pass TPP deal
Can the Republicans help U.S. President Barack Obama deliver his best idea — the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 22, 2015
A fast-track to future losses
By calling on Congress to grant him fast-track trade authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement, President Barack Obama appears to want to expand on a flawed trade model and extend it to other countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 18, 2015
Farm minister admits getting ¥1 million donation after sugar industry group received state subsidy
Farm minister Koya Nishikawa has admitted to receiving and later returning a ¥1 million donation from a company run by a sugar manufacturers' group after the body received a ¥1.3 billion subsidy from the state.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 6, 2015
ASEAN integration a boon for TPP nations
The proposed ASEAN Economic Community could offer new market opportunities for nations such as Japan that are currently in talks to form the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a Malaysian minister has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 14, 2015
U.S. senator says Congress may get Pacific trade deal within two months
The No. 2 Republican in the U.S. Senate said on Tuesday that American trade officials hoped to present a Pacific trade deal to Congress for consideration within the next two months.
Japan Times
LIFE
Dec 20, 2014
Public protest in Japan: Power to the people?
"Freedom of assembly and association as well as speech, press and all other forms of expression are guaranteed." — Article 21, Constitution of Japan
EDITORIALS
Nov 16, 2014
No rush in TPP talks
Rather than rush to reach an agreement, the government needs to try shape the outcome of TPP talks in ways that would truly benefit Japan's economy and people.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 5, 2014
Lack of compromise delays trans-Pacific trade
American and Japanese officials should take a look at the clock ticking in their Trans-Pacific Partnership talks. Their failure to compromise thus far on key points is affecting the whole region.

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