Japanese Economy

“…currency manipulation is only one tactic in a much larger strategic goal…”

Shinzo Abe moves forward with his economic plan. Will Japan’s economy bounce back?

Does any party have the ideas and vision needed to help Tokyo overcome its myriad challenges?

Tokyo is expected to enter into its third recession since 2008 at the same time voters go to the polls next month.

Coup rumors in China and India, and a Chinese economic slowdown feature in our weekly roundup of the news you might have missed this week in Asia.

Japan has made extraordinary progress in recovering from last year’s earthquake and tsunami. But will political bickering stop progress in its tracks?

Fears the US economy is becoming the new Japan are misplaced, argues James Pach. US policymakers have far more options at their disposal than their Japanese counterparts.

Japan’s government has again deferred a decision on a key trade pact. The delays are hurting the country.

Massively indebted, Japan needs new funds to pay for recovery efforts and kick-start its economy. It’s time to be innovative.

From leading a green drive to a focus on learning English, Rakuten isn’t your usual Japanese company.