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IMF/World Bank Spring meetings - Washington

Argentinian Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation Federico Sturzenegger participates in the Debate on the Global Economy during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IMF/World Bank Spring meetings - Washington

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Argentinian Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation Federico Sturzenegger participate in the Debate on the Global Economy during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chilean presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei participates in a

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 21: Chilean presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei speaks during the seminar "Deregulation and Transformation of the State: Lessons from Milei's Argentina and Proposals for Chile" at the Center for Public Studies (CEP) on March 21, 2025 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Chilean presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei participates in a

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 21: Chilean presidential candidate Evelyn Matthei speaks during the seminar "Deregulation and Transformation of the State: Lessons from Milei's Argentina and Proposals for Chile" at the Center for Public Studies (CEP) on March 21, 2025 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Infanta Margarita Enjoys A Day At Sea With Her Family - Sanxenxo

The First Vice President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during her visit to Eurecat, on October 4, 2024, in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During her visit, the vice-president has asked to give "a chance to dialogue" to discuss the proposal of flexible deregulation announced this Thursday by the Government. Eurecat is the main technology center in Catalonia and one of the largest private research organizations in southern Europe. The center works with companies in the various R&D&I phases, from idea to industrialization. 04 OCTOBER 2024 David Zorrakino / Europa Press 10/04/2024 Phot boy Ángel Díaz Briñas/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Juan Grabois at the national strike of workers against the government of Javier Milei in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Hector Daer speaks at the national workers' strike against the government of Javier Milei in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tens Of Thousands March Against Milei's Cuts - Buenos Aires

Labor unions and workers strike and mobilize against the omnibus law and Javier Milei's decree of necessity and urgency in the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 24, 2024. Large crowds gathered in the heart of Buenos Aires and other cities for demonstrations called by the CGT union. Mr Milei was sworn in 45 days ago promising deregulation, deep spending cuts and the devaluation of the peso. The main rally in the capital was outside parliament, where politicians discussed Mr Milei's plan to deregulate the economy, slash labour rights and cut large areas of government to revitalise a country suffering 200 % inflation and 40 % poverty levels. Photo by Barbara Leiva/Faro/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Convenience stores, supermarkets start selling drugs

TOKYO, Japan - A registered salesman checks nonprescription drugs on a shelf of a pharmacy in a convenience store outlet of Seven-Eleven Japan Co. in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on June 1, which began the 24-hour sale of such drugs on a pilot basis. Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets began selling the drugs, some around the clock, on June 1 as deregulation under a revised pharmacy law took effect.

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Convenience stores, supermarkets start selling drugs

TOKYO, Japan - A female customer checks nonprescription drugs sold at the pharmacy in a convenience store outlet of Seven-Eleven Japan Co. in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on June 1, which began the 24-hour sale of such drugs on a pilot basis. Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets began selling nonprescription drugs, some around the clock, on June 1 as deregulation under a revised pharmacy law took effect.

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State Minister Sata

TOKYO, Japan - Genichiro Sata, new state minister in charge of deregulation, speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office on Sept. 26.

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State Minister Sata

TOKYO, Japan - Genichiro Sata, new state minister in charge of deregulation, arrives at the prime minister's office on Sept. 26.

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Japanese banks allowed to sell stocks directly

TOKYO, Japan - A clerk at UFJ Bank's Ginza branch in Tokyo briefs a customer on stock dealings on Dec. 1. Banks in Japan were allowed to sell stocks directly from the same day as part of deregulation to spur the securities market.

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Koizumi settles funds row, paving way for blueprint

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) fields questions from reporters at his office on June 18 after a meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy. Koizumi issued orders on how to reform central and local finances and promote deregulation, settling a ministerial row that has prevented the key panel from fleshing out an economic policy blueprint.

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Deregulation zone program formally starts

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) hands written authorization to Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota to allow deregulation zones to promote his decentralization drive in a ceremony at his office in Tokyo on April 21. Fifty-seven zones were created.

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Gov't OKs creation of 57 deregulation zones

TOKYO, Japan - State Minister Yoshitada Konoike speaks at a news conference April 17 on a government decision to create 57 special economic zones subject to preferential deregulatory treatment, including eight zones where private companies are allowed to engage in farming operations. They are Japan's first deregulation zones launched as part of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's drive to push through structural reforms.

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Panel calls for outsourcing public services

TOKYO, Japan - Orix Corp. Chairman Yoshihiko Miyauchi (L), who heads a government advisory panel, the Council for Regulatory Reform, presents a report on updating Japan's three-year deregulation program to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the premier's office Dec. 12. The program features proposals that public services be outsourced to the private sector.

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U.S. urges Japan to promote medical, distribution reform

LOS CABOS, Mexico - Japan's Senior Vice Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jon Huntsman shake hands as they swap lists of deregulation targets in their economies the two countries say would help promote trade and spur growth in the global economy. They met at Los Cabos, Mexico, on Oct. 23 on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings.

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Toho Gas to absorb 3 units

NAGOYA, Japan - Toho Gas Co. President Toshio Hayakawa speaks at a news conference Aug. 7 on his firm's decision to absorb three of its gas supply subsidiaries on April 2003 to strengthen its foothold in the industry, where competition is intensifying as a result of deregulation of the energy-supply business. Japan's third-largest city gas company said the three subsidiaries, based respectively in Gifu, Mie and Aichi prefectures, will be dissolved through stock-swap deals and become branches.

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LDP endorses partial revision of postal bills

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) policy chief Taro Aso bears a broad smile as he talks to reporters July 3 after the ruling party endorsed a partial revision of one of key bills on deregulation of postal services. The action has paved the way for enactment of the bills by the July 31 end of the ongoing parliamentary session.

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Koizumi vows not to revise postal bills

CALGARY, Canada - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at a news conference after the end of the two-day Group of Eight (G-8) annual summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 27. He said that a set of bills on deregulation of state-run postal services now before the Diet will not be revised despite some calls for revision from his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

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LDP panel to oppose submission of postal bills to Diet

TOKYO, Japan - Members of a policy-making panel of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) sit for a meeting at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 19. The panel agreed to oppose the submission to the Diet of four bills related to postal deregulation.

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(2)Bush delivers speech in Diet

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. President George W. Bush speaks in the Japanese Diet (parliament) on Feb. 19. He called on Japan to carry out a ''new restoration'' of economic growth through drastic reform efforts, including tax cuts, prompt disposal of bad loans and accelerated deregulation.

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Gov't urged to seek deregulation in 6 priority areas

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) leafs through a report submitted by Yoshihiko Miyauchi (R), chairman of the Council for Regulatory Reform, at his official residence Dec. 11, as administrative reform minister Nobuteru Ishihara (L) looks on. The report called for an early deregulation in six priority areas to build a consumer-friendly society and revive the faltering economy.

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Deregulation panel begins talks on review plan

TOKYO, Japan - Nobuteru Ishihara, administrative reform and deregulation minister, is in talks with Yoshihiko Miyauchi, chairman of the government's Council for Regulator Reform, on Nov. 21, 2001. The advisory panel is set to submit a blueprint for reviewing the ongoing three-year deregulation plans to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.

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EU asks Japan to promote competition in telecom market

TOKYO, Oct. 23 Kyodo - Shinichi Kitajima (L), Director-General of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Economic Bureau, and Fernando Valenzuela, Deputy Director-General for External Relations of the European Commission, shake hands at the Foreign Ministry on Oct. 23 after swapping notes listing each other's deregulation demand. The European Union called on Japan to set up an independent regulatory body to promote competition in its telecommunications market.

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Koizumi makes pitch for direct election of premier in meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (standing) speaks at the first session of an advisory panel in the prime minister's official residence on July 13. Koizumi advocated the introduction of a system allowing the public to elect the nation's prime minister, calling it ''a form of deregulation'' in the political sphere. The panel will discuss the possibility of introducing a popular vote for the premier.