Japan economy

Challenges and prospects for China, Japan, and India's economic growth in 2023.

Japan is concerned about the weak yen, but its policy options for responding are limited as a global recession looms.

Rising global energy prices are intensifying cost of living pressures and thwarting Japan’s post-COVID economic recovery. 

Amid economic turmoil, how will Japan’s ruling bloc fare in upper house polls on July 10?

The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.

Japan remains closed to international tourists and has not yet made plans to reopen despite a global trend to lift pandemic entry restrictions.

Prime Minister Kishida has moved forward with sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. So far the public is willing to shoulder the economic burden.  

Kishida Fumio joined crisis talks in Brussels primarily to advise on the economic impact of the invasion. He also used the trip to promote Japan’s wider diplomatic and security agenda.

Parsing the biggest economic challenges for China, Japan, and India.

The shift to a post-pandemic era is at the center of Kishida’s new economic stimulus package, but the spread of Omicron threatens to derail Japan’s recovery.

Kishida came to power at a fraught time for Japan, both at home and in its foreign relations.