Rappler's latest stories on Japan economy
Virus hands Japan pension fund worst loss since 2008 crisis
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund records losses amounting to 8.28 trillion yen ($77 billion) for the fiscal year that ended in March 2020
Japan business confidence worst since 2009 crisis
The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey in June 2020 shows a reading of -34 among big manufacturers, the lowest since June 2009
Japan pandemic jobless data mask woe for millions – experts
Analysts point out Japan's low unemployment rate does not account for millions who gave up their job during the pandemic and are not counted as jobseekers
Japan jobless rate up, available jobs in worst plunge since 1974
The unemployment rate in Japan climbs to 2.9% in May 2020, suggesting the country's first recession since 2015 is beginning to have an impact on the labor market
Bank of Japan boosts aid for coronavirus-hit firms
The Bank of Japan expands its zero-interest loan program to firms to 90 trillion yen ($837 billion)
Japan's debt mountain: How is it sustainable?
Japan's debt stands at 1,328,000,000,000,000 yen or around $12.2 trillion as of end-2019
Japan economy better than feared but still in recession
Japan's gross domestic product contraction in the 1st quarter of 2020 is revised from 0.9% to 0.6%
Japanese April spending sees sharpest drop since 2001
The April 2020 drop in Japan's household spending is partly attributed to declines in spending on transport and telecommunications, as well as on leisure activities
Japan outlines fresh stimulus package for virus-hit economy
'With this world's biggest package equivalent to 40% of our GDP, we'll protect the Japanese economy through this once-in-a-century crisis,' says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Japan central bank in $279-billion loan boost for small firms
The Bank of Japan expands its financial aid program for small and medium-sized firms dealing with the impact of the coronavirus
Japan consumer prices log first drop in more than 3 years
The Japanese internal affairs ministry says core prices in April 2020, excluding volatile fresh food, slipped 0.2% from a year earlier
Japan slides into recession – with forecasts of worse to come
Japan, the world's 3rd largest economy, contracts by 0.9% in the 1st quarter of 2020
Japan passes $240-billion virus package including cash handouts
About half of Japan's new emergency budget will go to cash handouts – 100,000 yen ($930) to be given to every adult and child
Bank of Japan expands easing measures, cuts growth forecast
Japanese central bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda warns that 'the economic prospects are increasingly bleak'
Japan trade surplus dives 99% in March as coronavirus hits exports
Japan's exports to the United States, European Union, and China tumble in March 2020, leading to an 11.7% drop for the month
Japan offers $930 virus stimulus payment to all residents
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says they are 'moving quickly to deliver cash to all people'
Japan business sentiment negative for first time since 2013 – survey
A negative reading means more companies in Japan are pessimistic than optimistic
Bank of Japan unveils emergency measures over coronavirus
'Japan's economic activity is likely to remain weak for the time being, mainly affected by the outbreak of COVID-19,' says the Bank of Japan
Japan unveils fresh economic package to offset virus damage
Japan's latest assistance is designed to ensure steady cashflow for small businesses feeling pressure from the virus' global spread
Japan suffers worst economic slump in 5 years
Japan's gross domestic product shrinks in October-December 2019, suffering the biggest contraction since the 2nd quarter of 2014
Tokyo stocks dive more than 5% on fears over U.S. economy
(UPDATED) The Nikkei 225 index dips below the 20,000 level for the first time since September 2017
Japan economy shrinks in Q3 as natural disasters hit
Gross domestic product for the July-September period has contracted 0.3% from the previous quarter, reversing growth of 0.8% in the April-June period
Japan business confidence hits decade high – Bank of Japan
The mood among major manufacturers – who plan to boost their capital spending – has now risen for a fourth straight quarter
Japan posts forecast-beating growth in 3rd quarter
The world s third largest economy expanded 0 5 on quarter between July and September and 2 2 gain on an annualized basis the Cabinet Office said
Bank of Japan delays inflation goal in blow to 'Abenomics'
The bank now expects to hit 2 inflation by March 2019 – 4 years later than its original target
Japan big manufacturers' confidence at multi-year low
Sentiment among big manufacturers drops to its lowest levels since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kicked off Abenomics in 2013
Weak Japanese growth puts pressure on Abe
Economists are increasingly writing off Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe s more than 3 year attempt to cement a lasting recovery
Japan's economic growth fizzles out in second quarter
UPDATED Weak exports and a fall in business spending hurt activity from April to June aggravating concerns
Japan approves huge stimulus for sluggish economy
The 273 billion package which includes tens of billions of dollars for infrastructure spending is expected to be approved by parliament in September
Japan PM unveils $266B stimulus plan to boost economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives few details about the plan except to say about half would be fiscal measures
Japan PM delays tax hike in blow for Abenomics
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe postpones the increase in tariff to late 2019 when he is likely no longer in office
China, Japan growth to slow sharply in 2016, IMF warns
But overall economic growth in Asia will remain strong thanks to government stimulus measures lower commodity prices and low unemployment
Trans-Pacific Partnership talks extended anew
An official says nearly all outstanding issues have been dealt with and that the negotiators are just completing details and reviewing the lengthy draft pact
G7 warns Russia of more sanctions, pledges climate action
UPDATED At a luxury retreat nestled in the picture perfect Bavarian Alps the leaders of the most powerful countries also tackled threats to global security posed by Islamist extremism and risks to the world economy from Greece
United against 'Russian aggression', G7 to focus on jihadists
The leaders are set to present a united front against global security threats ranging from jihadist insurgencies to Russian aggression in Ukraine
2 Japanese medical firms expand in PH
Medical product manufacturers Tokai and JMS choose the Lopez led First Philippine Industrial Park in Batangas as site for their expansion efforts
Japan economy contracted more than thought in July-Sept
The economy contracted 0 5 quarter on quarter worse than the 0 4 shrinkage estimated in initial data released three weeks ago
Japan kicks off election campaigning in 'Abenomics referendum'
More than 1 180 candidates nationwide are vying for 475 legislative seats in the powerful lower house of parliament
Japan’s election without a cause
Mandate needed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to refill quiver find third arrow
Japan economy enters recession after surprise Q3 contraction
Analysts say this will make it almost inevitable that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will delay a fresh sales tax hike and call snap elections to reinvigorate his power against party rivals
Japan Q2 economy shrinks more than thought
The figures will come as a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as his program aimed at rejuvenating growth struggles to gain traction
Japan's bid for economy driven by women faces big hurdles
Japan s prime minister gives key jobs – including the justice ministry and oversight of the embattled nuclear power sector – to women who now make up more than a quarter of the 18 strong cabinet
Japan PM names five women to new cabinet
UPDATED Abe has repeatedly spoken of the need to get more women into the workforce to plug a growing gap in the labor market
Japan PM to reshuffle cabinet to re-energize economic agenda
The reshuffle will be the first major surgery Abe has performed since coming to power making the present cabinet one of the longest serving collectives since the end of World War II
Asian shares mixed as Ukraine tensions trump US data
After enjoying a rally over the past few weeks investors were spooked by claims that Russian forces were inside Ukraine helping support pro Kremlin separatists
Japan's economy shrinks after sales tax hike
The decline underscores the challenges Tokyo faces following its move to raise sales taxes
Japan PM defends 'Abenomics' as panacea for turnaround
Shinzo Abe who is on a six nation European tour launches a spirited defense of his Abenomics reforms
Japan economy logs best growth in 3 years
The annual figure was only modestly ahead of the expansion in 2012 and weaker than expected fourth quarter data was likely to stoke more concerns
Japan economic growth halves in Sept quarter
Exports slip and consumer spending slows in a worrying sign for Tokyo s bid to kickstart the world s third largest economy
Sony shares plunge 11% on slashed full-year outlook
The maker of Bravia PlayStation cut its earnings forecast for 2013 amid tepid demand for its digital cameras PCs and televisions
