Japan
US-China trade wars could dent Japan's export growth
US-China trade wars could dent Japan's export growth
The US accounts for 20% of Japan's total exports.
Business confidence in Japan slipped in Q2 2018
Large manufacturers' worries intensify over trade frictions and geopolitical risks.
Asian firms could pay in-demand workers US$15,000 more amidst talent crunch
Japan's salary surge could cost as much as US$468b by 2030.
Japan's trade deficit reached US$5.23b in May
There was a 20.7% YoY import increase in the energy sector.
Abe's party election to spur market speculations in Japan
Trade frictions with US may also pose yen appreciation.
Japan to launch new resident status for low-skilled foreign workers
Foreigners could help counter labour shortage in construction and agriculture.
Japanese regional banks form fintech joint venture in bid for survival
Seven lenders will take a stake of little over 14% in the JV.
Japanese banks reportedly mulling joint ATMs to cut massive losses
Declining loan demand is squeezing the profits of the country's lenders.
Tax hike to accelerate auto sales in Japan by 8.7%
Consumers and firms will likely take advantage of lower vehicle prices this year.
Japan's GDP grew 1.6% in 2017
This was driven by strong domestic demand.
Japan's GDP to increase 0.4% in Q4
Global domestic demand is likely to boost growth.
Japan upsizes bond buys to US$4.1b
But BoJ’s weak policy outlook poses a threat.
Japan's silver population boom threatens economy
Japanese population aged 65 and older will rise to 30% by 2030.
Japan's neutral monetary policy to drive prices up in 2018
Inflation is expected to hit 2%.
Number of jobless in Japan falls 5.9% in July
The country has 1.9 million unemployed persons.
Japan's GDP growth hits 4% in Q2
Domestic demand was the main driver of GDP growth.
Japan's GDP dips 0.1% in June
Blame weak demand from overseas.
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