Business / Economy Sep 23, 2020
Bank of Japan and PM Suga agree to work closely in first meeting
Suga has promised to stick with Abe's Abenomics policy mix of bold monetary easing by the BOJ, fiscal stimulus and structural reforms to spur growth.
Business Sep 16, 2020
Japan business leaders expect economic reforms under new leadership
Business leaders in Japan expressed expectations Wednesday that Yoshihide Suga, the country's new prime minister, will carry out economic reforms to boost the country's competitiveness and ensure a swift recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. "We believe the new Cabinet has a lineup which is capable ...
Commentary / Japan Sep 16, 2020
The future of Abenomics with Suga at the helm
by Akira Kawamoto
Many observers assume that Suga will change little as he presented himself to the LDP as the “continuity” candidate to replace Abe.
Business | ANALYSIS Sep 14, 2020
Abenomics improved Japan's corporate governance, but more work remains
by Kazuaki Nagata
While the framework prodded companies to strengthen corporate governance, many firms are still refraining from taking more proactive approaches.
Business / Economy Sep 8, 2020
Hedge funds say no turning back on Abe’s Japan reforms
by Lisa Du, Ming Jeong Lee, Takashi Nakamichi and Takako Taniguchi
Despite a change in leader later this month, it has been suggested that Japan Inc. will continue down its current path.
Business / Economy | FOCUS Sep 1, 2020
Abe's departure after mixed economic results to test market confidence
by Noriyuki Suzuki and Su Xincheng
Japan's longest-serving prime minister is leaving an economy that is smaller, badly hit by the pandemic and with more debt than when he returned to power in 2012.
Business / Financial Markets Aug 31, 2020
Japan stocks a buy for funds betting on Abenomics continuity
by Shoko Oda, Min Jeong Lee, Ishika Mookerjee and Abhishek Vishnoi
The central bank is going to continue with its current monetary easing to meet its objectives despite Abe’s resignation, according to people familiar with the matter.
Business / Economy | FOCUS Aug 29, 2020
Abenomics here to stay despite Japan PM's looming departure
by Kazuaki Nagata
Policy is crucial for the next leader to send messages of continuity to avoid surprising financial markets, but the pandemic will keep the government on the defensive.
Commentary / Japan Aug 27, 2020
Abenomics finally finds its moment of genius
by Daniel Moss
Muscular fiscal stimulus, large-scale monetary easing and a helping hand for businesses have become the global standard in the COVID-19 era.
National Jul 16, 2020
Japan to set new goal on gender equality after missing 2020 target
The government has abandoned the time frame for its long-stated aim of raising women's share of leadership roles in the country's workforce to at least 30 percent by the end of this year.
Commentary / Japan May 7, 2020
Toward a new and better 'normal'
by Jesper Koll
The forces toward digitalization unleashed by the COVID-19 crisis will make Japan stronger, more competitive and more prosperous.
Business / Economy Apr 3, 2020
Coronavirus threatens revival of Japan's deflationary nemesis
by Leika Kihara
Years after Japan made a cautious recovery from its long deflationary spell, the world's third-largest economy may be headed back into a cycle of falling prices as the coronavirus threatens a deep downturn and policymakers struggle for options. A return to deflation would be a ...