Prisons becoming like elderly care homes
February 20, 2018
Kobe- The Japanese government has started programs in cooperation with municipalities to make living environments friendlier for elderly former convicts, in order to halt increases in returns to prison by them. The number of prison inmates has been decreasing across
Steel industry protests proposed US measures against imports
February 20, 2018
Tokyo- Japan Iron and Steel Federation Chairman Kosei Shindo voiced Monday his strong displeasure at US Commerce Department-recommended measures against steel imports. The anti-import recommendations, including options of imposing tariffs and quantitative restrictions, to President Donald Trump “are very regrettable,”
Gov’t may set casino tax rate at 30%
February 20, 2018
Tokyo- The Japanese government is considering collecting as tax some 30 percent of revenue at operators of casinos to be set up as core facilities of so-called integrated resorts in the country, informed sources told Jiji Press on Monday. Revenue
US fighter dumps tanks over lake in Aomori after engine fire
February 20, 2018
Tokyo- A US F-16 fighter released what are believed to be two fuel tanks over a lake in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following an engine fire on Tuesday, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. The tanks fell into Lake Ogawara
Abe apologizes for misusing data on discretionary work
February 20, 2018
Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe apologized Tuesday for using misleading data in a remark he made recently in parliament about the discretionary work system that his government aims to expand as part of work style reforms. “It was inappropriate”
Emperor Akihito’s Abdication Ceremony to Take Place as State Act
February 20, 2018
Tokyo- The Japanese government decided Tuesday to hold an abdication ceremony for Emperor Akihito on April 30, 2019, as an act of the Emperor in matters of state performed on behalf of the people under the country’s constitution. The decision
Philippines eyes to expand food export market in Japan
February 20, 2018
The Department of Trade and Industry’s Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM) seeks to augment the Philippines’ trade relations with Japan as it showcases the country’s tropical flavors in the largest food fair in the Asia-Pacific region. Under
JICA holds 1st pitch event for Japanese SMEs to expand business in Philippines
February 20, 2018
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is holding its first pitch event for Japanese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this week in Manila to help the latter explore business ventures, address development issues, and make their products more suitable to
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