Why the extraneous spending in the administration's new fiscal package? It should focus on structural reform for the recovery of Japan's economy.
"Market mechanisms are always followed by tears and laughter," says Sojitz Research Institute Chief Economist Tatsuhiko Yoshizaki on the weak yen.
To counter the yen’s depreciation, the Kishida government must provide financial help to households and businesses, and request firms to raise wages.
Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss takes office to daunting economic challenges at home and Japan’s hopes of increased engagement in the Pacific.
Liz Truss is eager to cooperate closely with allies in Asia, especially Japan. However, she regards China as a threat to the UK’s national security.
The strong US dollar is weighing on the global economy, including developing economies whose currencies are declining and foreign debt burden increasing.
Prime Minister Kishida must now address China’s belligerence, constitutional reform, and other priorities that affect the whole nation.
With a clear mandate, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito must act on reforming Japan’s postwar Constitution and address urgent issues affecting the people.
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