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POLICY

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 30, 2016
Kuroda leads BOJ to a policy crossroads
After more than three years of pumping out cheap money that has failed to secure its inflation target, the Bank of Japan has signaled a rethink.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2016
Not all of Trump's foreign policy positions are crazy
Trump brings some refreshing new foreign policy ideas to the fore that deserve serious consideration.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 25, 2016
Overwhelming majority of analysts predict more stimulus from Kuroda this week
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda hasn't faced such intense expectations for more monetary stimulus anytime since his first meeting as Bank of Japan governor in 2013.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 23, 2016
BOJ's Kuroda says to ease again if necessary to hit 2 percent price goal
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said Saturday he would ease policy further if necessary to achieve its 2 percent inflation goal, while reiterating a commitment to continue with the current stimulus until prices are anchored there.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 17, 2016
How to stimulate demand
The true value of flexible fiscal policy lies in stimulating domestic demand through meaningful fiscal spending while at the same time ensuring restoration of fiscal health.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 11, 2016
Tokyo must support the U.S. foreign policy establishment
The U.S. foreign policy establishment has contributed greatly to peace and stability worldwide in the postwar period, and no country has benefitted more than Japan.
BUSINESS
Jul 1, 2016
New BOJ member Masai warns about risks of excessive forex moves
The Bank of Japan's new board member has warned that excessive moves in foreign-exchange markets pose risks for economic activity.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 25, 2016
With all else failing, give rate hikes a try
In most walks of life, if what you're doing isn't working, you should try something else. In central banking, however, the strategy has been to do more of what isn't working.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 24, 2016
BOJ policymakers split on monetary easing, suitability of inflation target, minutes show
A Bank of Japan policymaker said there is a need to further ease monetary policy to emphasize its commitment to the central bank's 2 percent inflation target, a summary of opinions from the June policy meeting said Friday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 21, 2016
Central banks on the brink
The BOJ's Haruhiko Kuroda can offer the Fed's Janet Yellen a lesson: When cutting rates to zero, you need a clear exit plan.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 21, 2016
Some BOJ policymakers worried about negative rates, minutes show
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's April policy meeting showed some members expressed misgivings over its negative interest rate policy.
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2016
Beyond any turmoil linked to Brexit, central bankers dread long shadow of possibilities
Finally, a financial flare-up that the world's central banks will have seen coming.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 16, 2016
BOJ keeps policy steady but cuts view on inflation; yen climbs
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday even as sluggish global growth and anemic inflation put policymakers under pressure to do more to reflate the economy out of stagnation. The BOJ's decision bolstered the yen and battered Tokyo stocks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2016
BOJ makes contingency plans for Brexit, sees dollar squeeze a risk
Policymakers are in frequent contact with their European counterparts on how to soothe markets if Britain votes to leave the European Union, with the first line of defense aimed at preventing a shortage of dollar liquidity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 13, 2016
Economists expect Bank of Japan to expand stimulus, whether in June or July
Most economists think that the Bank of Japan is getting close to expanding its record monetary stimulus program. What they can't agree on is whether Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda will lead his policy board to take action at a meeting this week, or when they gather again next month.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 2, 2016
BOJ's Sato is pessimistic on economy, central bank's strategy
A Bank of Japan board member expressed pessimism about the economy and the central bank's strategy, saying in a speech Thursday that the BOJ will be unable to reach its 2 percent inflation target as forecast and negative rates will not work to boost investment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2016
An isolationist Trump could save American lives
Donald Trump believes that subsidizing prosperous allies and attempting to remake failed states provides little benefit to most Americans, who do the dying and paying.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 19, 2016
What Joseph Stiglitz really said about Abenomics
Leading economist Joseph Stiglitz has firm ideas about what steps are needed to cure Japan's ailing economy, and they don't include a higher consumption tax or corporate tax cuts.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 17, 2016
How China boosts Japan's security role in Southeast Asia
Japan has gained the trust and confidence of Southeast Asian nations as all parties seek to cope with regional challenges presented by China.
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2016
Asia's misguided war on drugs
The harsh, punitive approach to illegal drug use in Asia stands in stark contrast with the health approach in many Western countries.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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