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Why did Japan’s Parliament ratify ’dead’ TPP agreement?
12-Dec-2016 The Business Times
A curious thing happened when the Japanese Parliament voted to ratify Japan’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) even though the agreement has been widely proclaimed to be "dead"
Data fight emerges as last big hurdle to EU-Japan trade deal
12-Dec-2016 Politico
A dispute over data has emerged as an unexpected obstacle to an EU-Japan free-trade deal only weeks before diplomats expected to seal a political agreement.
Diet approves TPP despite Trump’s stated opposition
9-Dec-2016 The Asahi Shimbun
Although seemingly dead due to opposition from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement was approved by the Diet.
EU closes in on TTIP-style deal with Japan
6-Dec-2016 Newstalk
Officials in Brussels have announced that they are close to securing a free trade agreement with Japan.
Japan caught in dilemma with TPP facing dead end, RCEP and FTAAP in focus
28-Nov-2016 Xinhua
The focus of the Asia-Pacific is believed to be shifting to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Japan, Peru to forge ahead with TPP procedures
23-Nov-2016 NHK
The leaders of Japan and Peru have agreed to press ahead with efforts to implement the Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite a pledge by President-elect Donald Trump to pull the US out of the free trade deal.
Japan defies Trump, approves TPP trade pact
10-Nov-2016 DW
Japan’s lower house of parliament has passed the contentious Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal, a move largely viewed as an empty gesture because the US president-elect flatly rejects it.
Ruling bloc further delays lower house TPP vote amid strong opposition
8-Nov-2016 Japan Today
The Japanese government’s plan to rapidly ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement hit another setback
Ruling bloc rams TPP bill through committee
7-Nov-2016 The Japan Times
Brushing off vocal protests by opposition lawmakers, Prime Minister Abe’s ruling coalition passed a bill to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement at a special Lower House committee, sparking criticism that it resorted to a steamroll vote.
Ruling coalition gives up trying to pass TPP-ratifying bill after minister’s gaffe
3-Nov-2016 The Japan Times
After a new round of calls for the resignation of Japan’s gaffe-prone agricultural minister, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition gave up trying to pass a bill to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement through a special Lower House committee.
Neighbors’ political ties key to substantial collaboration
31-Oct-2016 Ecns
China, Japan and the Republic of Korea trade ministers agreed to speed up their negotiations on a trilateral free trade deal.
Minority of Japanese support TPP
31-Oct-2016 The Advertiser
Only 38 per cent of Japanese want to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to a survey, showing a growing public distrust of free trade agreements.
New feud may set back Japan’s TPP vote
20-Oct-2016 Nikkei
Japan’s parliamentary debate on the Trans-Pacific Partnership turned into a shouting match after the agriculture minister suggested the ruling coalition force a vote on the US-led trade deal, with the rancor threatening the government’s timetable for ratification.
EU wants swifter progress on economic partnership with Japan
29-Sep-2016 The Japan Times
Trade minister Hiroshige Seko has received a letter from a senior European Commission official urging prompt conclusion of an economic partnership agreement.
Abe vows action on TPP, economy as Diet session begins
26-Sep-2016 Japan Today
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed at the start of a 66-day extraordinary Diet session to swiftly ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact
Japan, EU to discuss troublesome farm products separately in talks on economic partnership agreement
26-Sep-2016 The Japan Times
Japan and the European Union plan to discuss key farming products separately from other goods in negotiations on a proposed economic partnership agreement for free trade
New tariff for VJEPA available
22-Sep-2016 Viet Nam News
Viet Nam’s new import tariff, part of the Viet Nam-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (VJEPA) for 2016-19, has come into force.
Japan, EU reaffirm goal to reach trade deal by year-end
21-Sep-2016 Nikkei Asian Review
Japan and the EU will hold a plenary session in Brussels to pin down key topics for discussion. The two sides have held 16 rounds of negotiations so far, and have unofficially held field-specific talks as well.
Rice import scandal may ignite TPP spat in Japan
19-Sep-2016 Nikkei Asian Review
An official admission that importers and wholesalers may have been circumventing a government program designed to protect domestic farmers could have a negative impact on upcoming Diet discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Brexit fuels Japanese worries over planned trade deal
30-Aug-2016 EurActiv
The prospect of Brexit is giving Japan serious cause for concern as its government fears dwindling interest in a planned free trade agreement with the EU.