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TPP 11

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 16, 2023
U.K. formally signs up to CPTPP trading bloc
The move makes the United Kingdom the first new member and first European nation to join the bloc since it was created in 2018.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2023
U.K. to sign CPTPP trade deal, shifting focus to China
The U.K. will next weekend become the first new member since the framework came into force, shifting attention to a list of other applicant countries headed by China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2023
Ukraine planning to apply for membership in major Pacific trade pact
If Ukraine follows in the footsteps of Britain and its bid to join the pact, the free trade bloc would continue to move beyond its Pacific roots.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023
U.K. to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc in major post-Brexit pact
The British government views membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as a boost for economic growth and geopolitical relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Nov 19, 2022
China restates vow for freer regional trade, but path forward unclear
Noting that 'only openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation is the right way forward for humanity,' Xi said that China will continue working toward joining the CPTPP.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2022
Japan and Canada to begin talks on intelligence-sharing pact
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Canadian counterpart, Melanie Joly, have announced the two nations' 'action plan' toward realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2022
Japan says Britain may join CPTPP free trade pact this year
Japan's economic minister, Daishiro Yamagiwa, said member nations could use the European country's case as a model for future aspirants.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 8, 2022
Japan business group in Taipei voices support for Taiwan's TPP bid
The head of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Taipei said that signing trade deals will help Taiwan boost economic growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 4, 2022
IPEF ministers to begin economic rules-making talks in U.S.
It will be the first in-person gathering of the IPEF, created by the U.S. to counter China's ascendance in the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022
Japanese envoy warns of a ‘sinister period’ of tension over Taiwan
Koji Tomita's remarks comes after a number of foreign delegations visited Taiwan in recent days despite the fierce objections of Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Aug 11, 2022
How Shinzo Abe left a legacy for Japan in geoeconomics
As well as being instrumental in the establishment of the 'Quad' grouping, Abe was key to Japan's work on setting up the CPTPP trade agreement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2022
Talks over China's post-3/11 food import ban remain stalled for over a year
The deadlock over the ban could affect discussions on China's accession to a major Pacific free trade deal, sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 10, 2022
Japan expects launch of U.S. Indo-Pacific economic plan during Biden visit
Asian countries seek to boost U.S. economic engagement but have been frustrated by a lack of details since Washington quit a regional trade pact in 2017.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 28, 2022
Funds for farmers meant to offset trade pacts underused for years in Japan
The government had allocated a budget of over u00a52 trillion ($16.4 billion) to support the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2021.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 25, 2022
U.S. and Japan agree on new trigger level for tariff hikes on beef imports
Under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, higher tariffs can be imposed if imports of U.S. beef top a set quota or exceed the total amount in the previous year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 18, 2022
Britain gets approval for next step to join trans-Pacific trade pact
London will be expected to submit its market access offer, such as on tariffs, to members within the next 30 days, Japan's Cabinet Secretariat said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2022
Japan and Singapore vow to maintain TPP free trade pact's high standards
Trade minister Koichi Hagiuda visited Singapore and met his counterpart during a six-day tour of Southeast Asian nations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2022
New Japan-Australia reciprocity accord is important, but it’s only part of the story
The RAA deal lays the foundation for future cooperation and signals to the U.S. that its allies are determined to work together for regional security.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / The Year Ahead: Reckonings
Dec 29, 2021
Shinzo Abe’s legacy reshapes the Asia-Pacific
The regional trade pact and security agreement that were championed by Japan's former prime minister look likely to shape Asia's geopolitical landscape for a long time to come.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Dec 26, 2021
Biden's Indo-Pacific framework may shape race with China in 2022
The odds are not necessarily in favor of Washington in the absence of a robust strategy for regional trade, an area where Beijing seems increasingly eager to fill the void.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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