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U S U K TRADE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 1, 2019
EU trade chief nominee stresses deep economic ties with U.S., citing shared concern over China
The United States needs to realize it has deep economic ties with Europe and shared concerns on China and should work more as a partner on trade issues, the candidate to become the next EU trade chief said on Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 30, 2019
Japan-U.S. trade deal is a Trump ploy
The Abe administration has sacrificed so much to cooperate with the re-election of Trump.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 30, 2019
Tenuous ties: Few signs of substance behind warming Sino-Japanese relations as communist China marks 70th anniversary
As Washington and Beijing increasingly clash over global primacy, Japan's own ties with communist-ruled China have experienced an upswing — at least on the surface — ahead of Tuesday's 70th anniversary of the People's Republic.
BUSINESS
Sep 30, 2019
China's factory activity shrinks for fifth month: Purchasing Managers' Index
China's factory activity shrank for the fifth straight month in September, and though the downturn eased off slightly the underlying trend pointed to persistent pressure on the economy as it navigates a bruising trade war with the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 30, 2019
Japan's factory output slipped twice as much as expected in August on slowing overseas demand
Industrial output shrank more than expected in August, the latest warning that the economy and its manufacturers are facing intensifying pressure amid the bitter U.S.-China trade war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 30, 2019
Nasdaq cracks down on IPOs of small Chinese firms as U.S. investors elude
Nasdaq Inc. is cracking down on initial public offerings (IPOs) of small Chinese companies by tightening restrictions and slowing down their approval, according to regulatory filings, corporate executives and investment bankers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2019
Trump might delist Chinese firms from U.S. markets: sources
President Donald Trump's administration is considering delisting Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges, three sources briefed on the matter said Friday, in what would be a radical escalation of U.S.-China trade tensions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2019
Economist warns on larger ripple effect of Japan-South Korea trade war
An economist says any escalation of the trade war between Japan and South Korea will have a greater ripple effect than is priced in the markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 26, 2019
Tokyo touts pact with U.S., but trade experts highlight lack of strong commitments
Officials also claimed that Japan had avoided a nightmare scenario of a 25 percent tariff on exports of Japanese cars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2019
A day after rebuke targeting Beijing, Trump says trade deal with China could happen sooner than people think
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a deal to end a nearly 15-month trade war with China could happen sooner than people think.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2019
'Nightmare' for global postal system if Trump pulls U.S. out, U.N. body says
A threat by Donald Trump to pull the United States out of the global postal system could lead to a "nightmare scenario" of mail going undelivered, packages piling up and American stamps no longer being recognized abroad, the U.N. postal agency said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 24, 2019
U.S. beef finds its way back to Japan
The anticipated bilateral trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. grossly favors the latter compared to the would-be agreement under the TPP.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 24, 2019
Japan looks to put speculation to rest, says it has reached final agreement on trade deal with U.S.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi put an end to the conflicting media speculation Tuesday, declaring that all negotiations are over after an hourlong meeting with the U.S. trade chief.
BUSINESS
Sep 24, 2019
Japan's September factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in seven months amid China-U.S. trade war
Manufacturing activity shrank at the fastest pace in seven months in September, underscoring the broadening economic impact of the China-U.S. trade dispute and keeping policymakers under pressure to step up stimulus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 24, 2019
Apple's new Mac Pro to be assembled in Texas after tariff waiver
Apple Inc. said the next version of its high-end Mac Pro desktop computer will be assembled in Texas after the company received tariff waivers on key components.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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