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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Apr 13, 2018
Financial experts warn China not to repeat Japan's foreign exchange mistake of 1980s
China should learn from Japan in the 1980s, and never allow a trade war to become a currency war, says Sheng Songcheng, a senior adviser to the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2018
Japan to study measures to mitigate impact of 2019 sales tax hike
The government will examine steps to soften the impact of a consumption tax hike to be applied next year after a previous increase dampened consumption, the top government spokesman said Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 11, 2018
Japan's machinery orders up 2.1% in February to highest level in over 2 years
Core private-sector machinery orders rose nationally by 2.1 percent in February from the previous month, boosted by robust demand from manufacturers in an encouraging sign of a strengthening economy, government data showed Wednesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 9, 2018
Japan's current account surplus shrinks to ¥2.08 trillion in February
Japan reported a current account surplus of ¥2.08 trillion ($19 billion) in February, with the figure having shrunk from a year ago due to a smaller trade surplus and a stronger yen, government data showed Monday.
EDITORIALS
Apr 4, 2018
Feasible fiscal consolidation scenario needed
The government should base the new deficit-reduction target on a more feasible growth scenario and engage in steady efforts to streamline its spending.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 2, 2018
Making Japan a major force in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The government must do more to cope with the major wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 30, 2018
Recovery in car exports to the U.S. in February helps Japan's industrial output rise 4.1%
Industrial production in February rose 4.1 percent, rebounding from a sharp fall the previous month due to a recovery in exports of cars to the United States, government data showed Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 23, 2018
How to unleash Japan's animal spirits
The postwar system that built Japan's formidable middle class is faltering. A two-tiered employment system is needed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 23, 2018
BOJ deputy governor seeks stronger policy to drive inflation as price gains remain tepid
One of the Bank of Japan's newly appointed deputy governors said consumer prices are not rising quickly enough and the central bank should strengthen its policy stance if possible, underscoring a still-tepid inflation outlook in the nation despite years of stimulus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 19, 2018
Japan logs goods trade surplus of ¥3.4 billion in February
Japan posted a goods trade surplus of ¥3.41 billion ($32.1 million) in February amid continued strength in exports, but rising energy imports weighed on the black ink, government data showed Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 19, 2018
China selects new economic team as Xi kicks off second term
Liu He, a key economic adviser to China's President Xi Jinping, was elected by parliament Monday to be a vice premier, and vice central bank Gov. Yi Gang was chosen to take over the helm at the People's Bank of China.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 19, 2018
45 U.S. trade groups urge Trump against China tech tariffs, as rift widens between president and industry
Forty-five U.S. trade associations representing some of the largest companies in the country are urging President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on China, warning it would be "particularly harmful" to the U.S. economy and consumers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 16, 2018
Why Japan will never reach its inflation target
After five years of unprecedented stimulus, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda should recognize reality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 13, 2018
OECD upgrades global and Japan growth outlooks for 2018 and 2019
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Tuesday raised its forecasts for the global economy for 2018 and 2019, factoring in the impact of tax cuts and spending in the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 8, 2018
GDP grew at much faster annual rate of 1.6% in October-December quarter
The economy grew at a much faster than initially reported annualized rate of 1.6 percent in the October-December period, thanks to robust corporate spending freshly signaling strengthening domestic demand, the government said Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 8, 2018
Labor reforms can't wait
The third and most crucial 'arrow' of Abenomics — structural reform — must be carried out to achieve sustained economic growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 28, 2018
Japan lowers assessment as January industrial output falls 6.6%
The nation's industrial production in January fell by a bigger-than-expected 6.6 percent from the previous month on weakness among carmakers, prompting the government to lower its basic assessment for the first time in over two years, industry ministry data showed Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 27, 2018
Japan asks wrong question about Olympic Games
Only bold reforms, not sporting events, will ensure the big wins that Abenomics promises
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 21, 2018
Japan needs to consider steps to ease impact of 2019 sales tax hike, Abe says
The government should study specific steps to cushion the economic impact of the planned consumption tax hike in 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said.
EDITORIALS
Feb 20, 2018
Challenges for Kuroda in his second term
In his second stint, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda will face as many challenges as in his first term.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
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.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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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