Japan's key composite index rose in September, but Cabinet Office keeps assessment of recession
The government said Friday that Japan's key composite index of economic indicators rose in September, but maintained its assessment that the economy has likely fallen into recession. The Cabinet Office's coincident index of business conditions increased 2.0 points from the previous month to 101.0, against ...
Japan alarmed by growing U.S.-China trade war's impact on global economy: Cabinet Office report
The escalating U.S.-China trade tensions are at the root of Japan's concerns about the global economy, according to a recent report compiled by the Cabinet Office. But the office maintained its headline assessment of Japan in the August edition of its monthly economic report, saying ...
Japan's government to conduct first national survey on child poverty
The government has started preparations for carrying out in fiscal 2020 a nationwide survey, using unified indicators, to accurately assess child poverty and related issues. The first national survey focusing on child poverty is aimed at making it easier to conduct comparative analysis among the ...
Japanese government keeps economic view unchanged, says economy 'recovering at moderate pace'
The government kept its basic economic assessment unchanged in its monthly report released on Tuesday. "The Japanese economy is recovering at a moderate pace while weakness in exports and industrial production continues," said the monthly economic report for June compiled by the Cabinet Office and ...
Japan's January-March GDP upgraded but weak consumption still a concern
Economic growth was revised upward to an annualized real 2.2 percent in the January-March period thanks to an upswing in capital expenditure in the nonmanufacturing sector, government data showed Monday, though analysts continued to emphasize the risk of a downturn due to sluggish personal ...
The rate who said they drive was higher in rural areas, where transportation services are limited, indicating cars are essential for everyday trips.
Japan downgrades prospects for economy due to China-U.S. trade war
The government downgrades its assessment of the economy, citing a slowdown in China’s economy and the ongoing China-U.S. trade war.
Japanese panel proposes measures to strengthen protection of whistleblowers
A government panel in a report released Wednesday proposed measures to strengthen protection for whistleblowers from retaliatory actions by companies. But the panel stopped short of recommending penalties for firms that take such punitive steps despite requests from some whistleblowers. Its proposals include protective measures for ...
Japan's economy improving amid solid domestic demand: Cabinet Office
The economy continues to show improvement amid solid domestic demand, though heightened trade tensions and other risks warrant attention, the government said Thursday. The Cabinet Office maintained its headline assessment that the economy "is recovering at a moderate pace" in the November edition of its ...
Cabinet Office poster about sexual harassment draws online criticism
An attempt by the government to encourage men to take responsibility for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace has drawn an uproar online, with Twitter users saying it makes excuses for willful ignorance of the issue. The Cabinet Office poster features Japanese actor Mikihisa Azuma, ...
Japan's GDP contracted 0.6% in the first quarter of 2018, unchanged from initial estimate
The annualized 0.6 percent contraction was blamed on an unexpected surge in food prices during the winter that dampened household spending.
Comments from defunct online Cabinet forum ignite debate over hate speech
Although the government warned against the use of “slanderous” comments on a now-defunct Cabinet Office online forum, many appear to encroach upon what qualifies as hate speech.
