FATCA: The Long Arm of the IRS
Highly indebted advanced nations are taking aim at wealthy tax evaders. Governments, keen to reduce their budget deficits, are...
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The Oriental Economist’s Richard Katz explains why Japan is not Greece
Many economists believe that Japan will become a net debtor nation. Analysts differ about when. Earlier this year we...
Building an internet startup in one of the least hospitable places on earth: Japan
For those considering a start-up, the story of Jason Winder’s new venture, MakeLeaps, provides an uplifting educational and inspiring...
Avoiding medical surprises in Japan
Understanding how Japanese medical practice differs from that in your home country can be crucial to avoiding unwelcome surprises...
Japan’s economic integration with China
The economies of Japan and China are integrating. This started with Japan supplying China’s demand for heavy industrial goods...
Tokyo’s exposure to Tsunami, explained
Following the events of 3/11, those living in Tokyo should be asking, “How vulnerable is Tokyo to flooding by...
Head up, not down to survive tsunami
Sitting across from me at a Naka-Meguro pizzeria, Riccardo Tossani pulled out his iPhone to check his Spyglass app....
How to hire top talent
Most employers want to hire “A” players. An “A” player is a top performer. Few people know how to...
The “Lowe-down” on English language education
No one knows the Asian educational publishing market better than John Lowe. He was recruited by Thomson Publishing (now...
Rent or own… Which is best?
Whether to rent or own a Tokyo residential property is a hotly contested issue. Beacon Reports investigated the matter....