Japan


Speak out: Trade deals
We should use what we learned from the ZTE deal to analyze JPEPA. We should demand accountability and transparency in all the deals and contracts that our government enters into.
Exploitation of RP nurses in New Zealand justifies Jpepa rejection
The reported exploitation of Filipino nurses in New Zealand gives a reason for the Senate to reject the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement, according to the Philippine Nurses Association.
Govt seeks inputs from industry for Japan CEPA
The Indian government has asked industry to come up with an ‘offensive' list of items of export interest to India in the Japanese market.
IBON to senators: Heed bad Asian experiences in Japan trade deals
As the Senate prepares to vote on the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), a militant think tank urged senators to heed the bad experiences of Asian countries with Japan trade deals.
Japanese cyclists join local protest vs JPEPA
At least 10 Japanese cyclists will participate in a "Peace Cycle" in Metro Manila that started Tuesday, joining local militant groups in opposing the ratification of the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).
Japan stance threatens free trade
The Japanese Government has refused to offer Australia any serious concessions on agricultural import tariffs, the major barrier to a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Olmert in free-trade talks with Japan
Japanese officials have expressed interest in Israel's water and aerospace industries.
Japan eyes exemptions in Aust FTA talks
Australia is expected to oppose the exemption of five items from the envisaged FTA with Japan: wheat, rice, beef, dairy and sugar.
Olmert heads to Japan with eye to boosting trade
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is to leave Sunday on a four-day trip to Japan, with an eye to boosting bilateral trade.
Japan PM keen on S. Korea free trade talks: report
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda is keen to relaunch stalled talks for a bilateral free trade deal with South Korea as soon as possible, Jiji Press reported Friday.