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US ECONOMY

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 19, 2018
What's so good about Japan's demography?
The nation's labor force is shrinking, educated and dedicated — attributes that match the needs of a knowledge-based economy
EDITORIALS
Jun 15, 2018
Take steps to overcome economic headwinds
Japan's policymakers must build shock absorbers to allow the economy to weather any global economic slowdown.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 15, 2018
Abe-led panel adopts new visa plan to accept 500,000 low-skilled laborers by 2025
Japan has long officially banned the entry of unskilled foreign workers despite its rapidly shrinking working-age population.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2018
BOJ keeps monetary policy unchanged and downgrades inflation assessment
The Bank of Japan left monetary policy unchanged Friday and downgraded its assessment of inflation, falling further behind its global peers at the end of a busy week for central banks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2018
Japan's GDP contracted 0.6% in the first quarter of 2018, unchanged from initial estimate
The annualized 0.6 percent contraction was blamed on an unexpected surge in food prices during the winter that dampened household spending.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 6, 2018
Wages in Japan see modest nominal growth
Japan's real wages were flat in April from a year earlier, while nominal wages grew 0.8 percent for the ninth consecutive monthly increase amid a recent rise in base salaries, the labor ministry said Wednesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 4, 2018
Japan's past should be its future
An obsession with service offers Japanese companies a competitive advantage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 31, 2018
Japan's industrial output edged up 0.3% in April on robust auto production
Industrial output in April grew 0.3 percent in April, up for the third consecutive month, supported by robust production of cars and auto parts, government data showed Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
May 28, 2018
As smartphone sales sink, Asian suppliers feel the pinch
A decline in global smartphone sales is bad news for Japanese electronics makers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 24, 2018
Bank of Japan board member urges winding down stimulus to avoid destabilizing banking system
Bank of Japan board member Makoto Sakurai said on Thursday excessive monetary easing could destabilize the economy and suggested the bank could whittle down its massive stimulus program if growth continues to strengthen.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 23, 2018
Cabinet Office maintains 'moderate' economic outlook despite GDP contraction in January-March quarter
The economy is continuing to "recover at a moderate pace" thanks to a pickup in domestic and overseas demand, the government said Wednesday, highlighting underlying solidity despite a contraction in its gross domestic product in the January-March quarter.
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2018
The return of the old capitalism?
Compared with those of the 19th century, many of today's economic advances and upheavals seem mild.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 17, 2018
Core machinery orders down 3.9% in March on lower demand from manufacturers
Core private-sector machinery orders fell 3.9 percent in March from the previous month amid a lull in demand from manufacturers, government data showed Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 8, 2018
China should do what Trump says on trade
Many of the reforms demanded by the U.S. would help the Chinese economy.
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2018
Think innovation will save the economy? That's probably an illusion
Why has U.S. economic growth slowed when innovation seems to be accelerating?
BUSINESS / Economy
May 3, 2018
Japan's fiscal health goal likely to be pushed back another five years to 2025
The government is eyeing fiscal 2025 as its new target year to achieve a primary balance surplus, delaying the fiscal health goal by another five years, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 26, 2018
Abe rival Seiko Noda slams BOJ's 'desperate' push for 2% inflation
The Bank of Japan should drop its 2 percent inflation target and should not further expand its program of massive monetary easing, Internal Affairs Minister Seiko Noda, a long-shot to succeed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, said in an interview.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 24, 2018
The decoupling of economic growth and convenience
Consumers have begun to behave more rationally, and that is reducing economic growth.
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2018
China will welcome visit by U.S. side to discuss trade, economic issues: Beijing ministry
China on Sunday said it welcomed plans by top U.S. officials to visit the country to discuss trade and economic issues, amid tensions between the world's two largest economies.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 16, 2018
Cabinet Office sees economy 'recovering moderately' in April
Japan's economy is recovering moderately, with a pick-up in domestic and overseas demand, the government said Monday in a monthly report for April.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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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