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US ECONOMY

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 7, 2021
Japan's October household spending extends declines on COVID-19 drag
The world's third-largest economy has lagged other nations in its recovery from the health crisis, mostly due to sluggish consumption.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 5, 2021
Southeast Asia’s migrant labor dilemma
High-income countries are trying to lure foreign workers from emerging Asian economies as part of their national recovery plans, creating new challenges for global labor migration.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 5, 2021
COVID variants could hamper Japan's economic recovery, OECD says
The OECD said that 'losing the race against new variants could result in renewed states of emergency being declared delaying the recovery,' despite progress in the vaccine rollout.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 4, 2021
Japan cautiously enters year-end party season amid omicron concerns
Japan is entering its end-of-year party season with most COVID-19 restrictions lifted, but concerns over the new variant are likely to keep the festive mood restrained.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Dec 4, 2021
As global costs soar, Japan's 'shrinkflation' gets harder to swallow
While the practice is hardly unique to Japan, its prevalence in the world's No. 3 economy is a notable legacy of years of deflation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Dec 3, 2021
What Japan needs to do to boost its economic security
Through its Strategic Headquarters on the Creation of a New International Order, the ruling LDP is hoping to ensure Japan's economy can weather any storm.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 2, 2021
Shinzo Abe’s no-nonsense message to Beijing
Shinzo Abe's remarks in his latest speech warning of the consequences of attacking Taiwan were perfectly compatible with the 1972 joint communique, but Beijing was still angered.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2021
Global airlines prepare for omicron volatility, agility will be key
New protocols in the wake of the omicron variant are expected to add to the airline industry's headache, as well as to those who have made plans to travel abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 1, 2021
Japan recession lasted for 19 months through May 2020, government panel says
In the April to June period of 2020, the Japanese economy contracted an annualized nearly 30% from the previous quarter, the sharpest such shrinkage on record.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 1, 2021
The inflation conundrum
Unlike prior inflation episodes, what is remarkable this time is how different the cross-country experiences have been as governments' diverse responses have led to varied economic outcomes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 1, 2021
BOJ member says spread of omicron warrants close monitoring
Seiji Adachi said that the central bank is ready to take additional easing steps, if necessary, to support struggling businesses, depending on the infection situation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 1, 2021
Will this Franco-Italian bromance save Europe?
Despite being founding members of the EU, France and Italy have not always worked in harmony, having recently fallen out over Libya, banks, shipbuilding, populism and even the Mona Lisa.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 1, 2021
Japan business investment rose 1.2% on year from July to September
While capital spending was up for the second straight quarter, growth remained slow as some firms hesitated to invest amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2021
Japan's fiscal 2022 budget to top ¥107 trillion, breaking record for 10th straight year
As it did when compiling the initial budget for the current fiscal year, the government plans to set aside u00a55 trillion for reserve funds to continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2021
Japan's jobless rate improved to 2.7% in October with lifting of virus emergency
The job-to-applicant ratio declined to 1.15 from the previous month's 1.16, according to ministry data, meaning that there were 115 job openings for every 100 job-seekers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2021
Japan factory production edges up as Asia’s supply snags ease
October's production gain came as parts shortages from Asia began to ease and car output increased for the first time in four months, a ministry official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 29, 2021
Economists wargame how omicron variant will impact global recovery
The new COVID-19 variant has dealt a blow to optimistic hopes of a global economic recovery, but what comes next will be dictated by scientific research.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 26, 2021
The true costs of government spending
It has long been clear that Biden's spending bill would leave a $1.5 trillion to $3 trillion hole to be filled with debt even after tax hikes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 26, 2021
Questions raised over the wisdom of dipping into Japan's oil reserves
The news media and oil industry are questioning the decision to tap into the national stockpile, which was considered to be a “last resort” move.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Nov 26, 2021
Release oil, but only to facilitate a transition to renewables
Unfortunately for Japan, the release of government oil reserves is a veritable drop in the barrel when compared to demand for this vital commodity.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'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.
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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