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Abenomics
Asians Positive Amid Global Gloom
By Anthony Fensom
A new survey shows persistent pessimism in much of the world, six years after the global financial crisis.
Abenomics: Much Riding on Next Tax Hike
By Clint Richards
Third quarter growth will underwrite the next tax increase, and help keep Abenomics on track.
Japanese Military Set for Big Budget Gains As Economy Shifts to Neutral
By Clint Richards
Abe’s careful balance of economic growth with military normalization may be falling out of sync.
Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.
Abe Says He Is ‘Pragmatic’ on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
Public concern shows Abe changing tone before passing new legislation this fall.
Abe: A Shrewd Cabinet Shuffle?
By Clint Richards
While maintaining course on policy, Abe is attempting to retain power and possibly deflect public dissatisfaction.
Asia’s Big Two Economies Misfire
By Anthony Fensom
China surprises with a sharp drop in lending while Japan records a major second quarter GDP contraction.
Sovereign Debt: Eroding Japan’s National Security
By Andrew Windsor
Japan’s rising public debt has implications that go beyond its economy.
China Urged to Slow, Japan to Speed Up
By Anthony Fensom
The IMF offers contrasting recommendations for Asia’s two largest economies.
Xi, Abe Meeting at APEC Increasingly Likely
By Clint Richards
Secret meetings and government sources indicate Xi may be willing to meet with Abe in November.
Asia’s Leaders and Economic Soft Power
By Suvi Dogra & Jun Jie Woo
‘There is merit in exploring the potential of a collective soft power identity for Asia.’
Japan’s Second Quarter Slump Could Be Worse Than ‘97
By Clint Richards
The tax increase has dealt a blow to GDP, and structural reform may be too late to help.