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Having ruled Japan for the better half of a century, it is no surprise that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has found it difficult to adapt to its role as Japan’s major opposition party. But with the prospect of further political gridlock, it may be t Full Article at The Jakarta Globe
(Updates bond price in sixth paragraph.) Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says doubling the consumption tax is a necessary remedy to address soaring debt and social welfare costs. His opponents don’t disagree; they’re just no Full Article at BusinessWeek
(Updates bond price in sixth paragraph.) Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says doubling the consumption tax is a necessary remedy to address soaring debt and social welfare costs. His opponents don’t disagree; they’re just no Full Article at BusinessWeek
(Updates bond price in sixth paragraph.) Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says doubling the consumption tax is a necessary remedy to address soaring debt and social welfare costs. His opponents don’t disagree; they’re just no Full Article at BusinessWeek
(Updates with borrowing estimate in sixth paragraph.) Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says doubling the consumption tax is a necessary remedy to address soaring debt and social welfare costs. His opponents don’t disagree; th Full Article at BusinessWeek
Debate began in the Diet on Thursday over the government’s proposal to raise the consumption tax. Opposition Liberal Democratic Party chief Sadakazu Tanigaki immediately went on the offensive, accusing Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of lying and demanding Full Article at Japan Today
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says doubling the consumption tax is a necessary remedy to address soaring debt and social welfare costs. His opponents don’t disagree; they’re just not going to let him do it. The main opposi Full Article at BusinessWeek
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says doubling the consumption tax is a necessary remedy to address soaring debt and social welfare costs. His opponents don’t disagree;... Full Article at Bloomberg.com
TOKYO (Nikkei)--Liberal Democratic Party leader Sadakazu Tanigaki on Thursday called for an early snap election, arguing that the proposed consumption tax hike is at odds with the ruling Democratic Party of Japan's key election pledges. read full article Full Article at Nikkei News