As depreciation drives the exchange rate to nearly ¥155 Japanese yen per US dollar, Finance Minister Suzuki stresses flexibility and hints at intervention.
Despite often not being given due credit, Prime Minister Kishida and his administration have realized several transformative economic and security reforms.
Following enactment of the budget, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida outlined his economic policies to bring Japan out of deflation.
Labor union UA ZENSEN has demanded record-level wage increases for union members, with part-time employee demands outstripping those of full-time workers.
Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio welcomed 2024 with a New Year message of change, hope, and strength, which is shared below in its entirety.
The author calls on the younger generations to help overcome the stagnant economy in Japan and build one that stimulates people-oriented economic activities.
Consideration of post-Kishida options is called for as opinion polls show the Kishida administration's approval falling into dangerous territory.
The IMF says Japan's economy will be surpassed by Germany in 2023 and India in 2026. To reverse this trend, "cheap Japan" may need a major...
To have economic growth, higher wages must materialize, not only for large companies but also for employees of small, medium, and micro businesses in Japan.
The construction cost estimate for the Expo 2025 venue in Osaka has swollen to ¥235 billion JPY. The national government must step in to strictly control...
This Asian power has experienced a 50% increase in wealth inequality in just two decades. What types of economic reform are called for to avert social...
Kishida seems to be betting on tax cuts to keep his administration afloat, but his approach is "incongruous" with the anticipated defense tax hikes.