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Economic outlook for 2019: More uncertainty for Japan's economy amid planned tax rise and global slowdown

Business / Economy | 2019 Outlook Jan 2, 2019

Economic outlook for 2019: More uncertainty for Japan's economy amid planned tax rise and global slowdown

by Cory Baird

While it is not known which events will hold back global commerce, professional economic soothsayers appear in agreement that growing risks and uncertainty will slow Japan’s growth.

Japan already in for politically hectic 2019, but may see 'double election'

National / Politics | 2019 Outlook Jan 2, 2019

Japan already in for politically hectic 2019, but may see 'double election'

by Tomohiro Osaki

Japan’s 2019 political calendar is shaping up to be a busy year with Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication at the end of April and elections in mid-April and over the summer.

2019 to test Abe and Japanese diplomats over efforts to secure return of Russian-held isles

National / Politics | 2019 Outlook Jan 2, 2019

2019 to test Abe and Japanese diplomats over efforts to secure return of Russian-held isles

by Reiji Yoshida

2019 will be a big year for Japanese diplomats and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with a number of major events that will be attended by hundreds of top leaders and VIPs from across the globe. These include the Group of 20 summit in Osaka on ...

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