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Government indicators show Japan's economy 'improving' in March

Business / Economy May 12, 2021

Government indicators show Japan's economy 'improving' in March

The result followed a decline in February when the office said the economy was in an "upturn phase."

October key economic index up for fifth month; pace quickens

Business Dec 7, 2020

October key economic index up for fifth month; pace quickens

The improvement was helped by strong year-on-year growth of sales and shipments of cars and home appliances.

Japan's assessment of economy unchanged, saying it's 'worsening rapidly'

Business / Economy May 28, 2020

Japan's assessment of economy unchanged, saying it's 'worsening rapidly'

Out of 11 main components, the May report downgraded the assessments of three, including exports.

Business Apr 30, 2020

Consumer confidence in Japan sinks to record low reading of 21.6

The index of household sentiment fell to 21.6, the lowest level since April 2004, when the Cabinet Office survey started being released on a monthly basis.

Japan downgrades assessment of economy to 'getting worse rapidly'

Business / Economy Apr 23, 2020

Japan downgrades assessment of economy to 'getting worse rapidly'

Japan's economy has been "getting worse rapidly" in April due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the government said Thursday, downgrading its key assessment for the second straight month. It is the first time since May 2009, in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, that ...

Nearly 90% of Japanese agree Tokyo-Seoul relations in poor state: survey

National Dec 21, 2019

Nearly 90% of Japanese agree Tokyo-Seoul relations in poor state: survey

Nearly nine out of 10 Japanese think relations with South Korea are in a bad place, according to a government survey, reflecting perceptions about the ongoing feud between the countries over wartime history and trade. In the Cabinet Office survey released Friday, 87.9 percent of ...

Business / Economy Nov 8, 2019

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 ...

Business / Economy Aug 30, 2019

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

National / Social Issues Aug 13, 2019

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 ...

Japan's January-March GDP upgraded but weak consumption still a concern

Business / Economy Jun 10, 2019

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 ...

Amid high-profile accidents involving elderly drivers, survey finds 1 in 4 people in Japan over 80 still drive

National Jun 4, 2019

Amid high-profile accidents involving elderly drivers, survey finds 1 in 4 people in Japan over 80 still drive

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

Business / Economy May 24, 2019

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.

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