National 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.
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.
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 ¥2 trillion ($16.4 billion) to support the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2021.
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.
National Feb 22, 2022
Japan to press China and South Korea to lift food import ban
On Monday, Taiwan lifted its ban, in place following the March 2011 triple reactor meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
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.
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.
Commentary / World Jan 11, 2022
New Japan-Australia reciprocity accord is important, but it’s only part of the story
by Brad Glosserman
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.
Commentary / World | The Year Ahead: Reckonings Dec 29, 2021
Shinzo Abe’s legacy reshapes the Asia-Pacific
by Minxin Pei
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.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Dec 26, 2021
Biden's Indo-Pacific framework may shape race with China in 2022
by Miya Tanaka
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.
National Dec 24, 2021
Japan and Taiwan ruling parties to boost economic security cooperation
The meeting was held as the LDP has stepped up exchanges with the Taiwanese ruling party, with the self-ruled island facing military pressure from an increasingly assertive China.
Asia Pacific / Politics Dec 19, 2021
Taiwan voters align with government positions in referendum and reject ban on U.S. pork
by Betty Hou
About 8 million people participated in Saturday’s referendum, less than half of the 19.8 million citizens who were eligible to vote.