Commentary / World Apr 16, 2019
What really caused the global financial crisis?
by Robert Samuelson
A new book offers some answers and sensible suggestions to reduce the odds of a future crisis.
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Business / Financial Markets Apr 2, 2019
Japan government bonds have a cute sales mascot, but there's only one buyer that matters
by Chris Anstey, Yuko Takeo and Toru Fujioka
In the land that gave us Hello Kitty, it's no surprise the government employs an endearing mascot to sell its bonds. His name is Kokusai-sensei. A pint-size rendition of him welcomes visitors to the investor relations office at the Finance Ministry. Pudgy and professorial, ...
Asia Pacific | FOCUS Feb 19, 2019
North Korea's 'socialist utopia' needs mass labor, but growing market economy threatens model
by Hyonhee Shin
In January, thousands of North Korean students traveled to Mount Paektu, a sacred site where the ruling family claims its roots and where leader Kim Jong Un is building a massive economic hub in the alpine town of Samjiyon. It is one of the largest ...
Business / Financial Markets Feb 8, 2019
Dovish Bank of England has economists scaling back on hike views
by David Goodman
The Bank of England's pessimistic view of the U.K. has left economists scrambling to rewrite their expectations for future action. In its Inflation Report on Thursday, the central bank cut its forecast for growth this year to the weakest in a decade and predicted a ...
Commentary / Japan Feb 3, 2019
Japan is back as a top global contender
by Jesper Koll
Japan's newfound globalization marks a success for Abenomics because it has made Japan strong again both at home and abroad.
Soccer Jan 24, 2019
Real Madrid, Barcelona top list of highest-earning European soccer clubs last season
Real Madrid and Barcelona were the highest-earning clubs in European soccer last season, knocking Manchester United off top spot, according to the latest Deloitte "Football Money League" published on Thursday. Deloitte based its survey of the top 20 earning clubs in Europe on the annual ...
Editorials Dec 27, 2018
Policymakers must begin preparing for the anticipated downturn, ensuring that they have the tools to respond.
Editorials Dec 26, 2018
The Japanese economy needs efforts to turn the current boom into a sustained expansion.
Commentary / World Dec 26, 2018
How Beijing risks trashing its amazing growth story
by Noah Smith
There already are some signs that the country is making mistakes that will hobble economic growth.
Commentary / World Dec 25, 2018
China would be unwise to follow the U.S. and turn inward
by Jeongmin Seong and Jonathan Woetzel
While both countries may be tempted to turn inward, there are five reasons why they would be wise not to.
Commentary / Japan Dec 12, 2018
Will population decline create a richer society?
by Hisakazu Kato
Inviting more highly talented and skilled workers from overseas will be crucial to raising Japan's productivity in the future.
Business / Economy Oct 15, 2018
Higher U.S. tariffs on Japanese cars less likely; trade war poses risk to Japan: poll
Higher U.S. tariffs on Japanese car exports are less likely now that the two nations have agreed to start new trade talks, economists said, but most think U.S. trade friction with China and other economies will have a significant impact on Japan. The U.S. threatened ...