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U.S. and Japan finance chiefs vow to cooperate closely amid pandemic

Business / Economy Feb 2, 2021

U.S. and Japan finance chiefs vow to cooperate closely amid pandemic

Taro Aso and Janet Yellen also discussed policies related to China, noting the importance of holding close discussions among Group of Seven nations on the matter.

Taro Aso vows to revive virus-hit economy and promote structural reforms

Business Jan 18, 2021

Taro Aso vows to revive virus-hit economy and promote structural reforms

by Keita Nakamura

The finance minister told the Diet the government will prevent the number of coronavirus infections from rising further "while supporting employment and business."

FSA opens office to give English guidance to foreign financial firms entering Japan

Business Jan 17, 2021

FSA opens office to give English guidance to foreign financial firms entering Japan

Higher taxes and language barriers are often cited as the reason Japan is generally deemed less attractive than other Asian rivals as an international financial hub.

Sinking public support suggests Suga's tenure may echo Aso's

National / Politics | FOCUS Dec 22, 2020

Sinking public support suggests Suga's tenure may echo Aso's

Both Japanese leaders enjoyed high levels of support soon after the launch of their cabinets but have later seen ratings plunge amid missteps and high public spending.

Two LDP factions face uncertain future after losing race to Suga

National / Politics Oct 28, 2020

Two LDP factions face uncertain future after losing race to Suga

by Eric Johnston

The status of Shigeru Ishiba's group is up in the air, while Fumio Kishida is exploring mergers with other factions to bolster his chances of becoming prime minister.

What will 'Suganomics' look like?

Business / Economy | ANALYSIS Sep 17, 2020

What will 'Suganomics' look like?

by Kazuaki Nagata

Drastic reforms tend to draw fierce opposition. But Suga's administration may be able to take advantage of the pandemic to drive forward challenging policies.

Aso latest LDP heavyweight to hint at snap election after leadership contest

National / Politics Sep 13, 2020

Aso latest LDP heavyweight to hint at snap election after leadership contest

Deputy PM's comments come as Yoshihide Suga, the front-runner to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, dodges questions on dissolving the Lower House.

Suga wins backing of leading LDP factions in race to replace Abe

National / Politics Aug 31, 2020

Suga wins backing of leading LDP factions in race to replace Abe

The Nikai and Aso factions have both thrown their weight behind the candidacy of the government's top spokesman.

Aiming for top job, Taro Kono seeks to solidify his support within LDP

National / Politics | FOCUS Aug 26, 2020

Aiming for top job, Taro Kono seeks to solidify his support within LDP

The defense minister has been received favorably by the public due to his ability to make decisions quickly and his candid remarks.

How possible successors stack up if Abe resigns

National / Politics | FOCUS Aug 24, 2020

How possible successors stack up if Abe resigns

by Linda Sieg

The prime minister visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday as concerns grew over his ability to continue in his post.

To fight pandemic, Japan keeps fiscal tap wide open on budget spending requests

Business / Economy Jul 21, 2020

To fight pandemic, Japan keeps fiscal tap wide open on budget spending requests

The lack of spending cap on requests aimed at fighting COVID-19 suggest the heavily indebted nation will ramp up efforts to revive the virus-hit economy.

G20 finance chiefs warns of sharp contraction from pandemic

Business / Economy Jul 19, 2020

G20 finance chiefs warns of sharp contraction from pandemic

by Keita Nakamura

The Group of 20 also discussed extending its debt relief program for developing nations and new tax rules for online giants Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook.

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