Business / Economy Oct 21, 2020
Board member flags BOJ concern over risks of prolonged pandemic
A slower-than-expected recovery could lead to an increase in unpayable debt, job losses and bankruptcies that would lower the country’s growth potential.
Business / Economy Oct 21, 2020
Noncore operations sold by listed Japanese firms soar over ¥5 trillion
The number of businesses and operations sold by listed companies in January-September stood at 294, with the values of the deals totaling ¥5.1645 trillion.
Business / Economy Oct 21, 2020
BOJ likely to reduce inflation forecasts as Go To campaign cuts prices
by Toru Fujioka and Sumio Ito
The travel discounts started in July, and have helped drive consumer inflation below zero as hotel prices dropped by more than 30% from a year ago.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 20, 2020
With Buffett's seal of approval, overseas investors revisit Japan stocks
by Gearoid Reidy
Last week, foreign traders spent ¥1.42 trillion ($13.5 billion) on Japanese stocks — the most in more than 18 months and the fifth-largest amount on record.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 17, 2020
Media join the debate over the economics of a universal basic income
by Philip Brasor
Could the introduction of such a welfare model lead to economic inequality?
Business / Economy Oct 16, 2020
Japan needs another extra budget to help ailing economy, experts say
by Kaori Kaneko
Ruling-party lawmakers have likewise called for another stimulus package funded by a third extra budget.
Business Oct 16, 2020
Cabinet allots ¥549.2 billion in reserve funds for coronavirus subsidies
Of the money, ¥439.1 billion will be used to extend the government's furlough support scheme until December.
Business / Economy Oct 15, 2020
Record 96,000 Japan households receive rent support amid pandemic
The program originally targeted displaced workers, but the government relaxed conditions in April to cover people whose incomes had fallen.
National / Social Issues Oct 15, 2020
Interest in nursing care jobs grows in Japan as pandemic drags on
It is estimated that there are 4.2 jobs to every job-seeker in the industry, and some see it as a safety net during tough times.
Business / Economy Oct 14, 2020
Japan eyes additional stimulus package to spur virus-hit economy
Part of the new countermeasures in the upcoming package will be funded by the fiscal 2021 budget, according to the sources.
Commentary / Japan Oct 13, 2020
Getting 'Suganomics' on track: Three points to gauge PM's progress
by Heizo Takenaka
The new Japanese government will be successful if early and small successes can be achieved to give it momentum.