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Japan economy grows 1.8% in April-June
Kyodo News, Published on 09/08/2019
» TOKYO: Japan's economy grew for the third consecutive quarter in the April-June period, supported by solid consumer spending and capital expenditure, but its pace slowed from the previous quarter amid sluggish exports, government data showed Friday.
Japan job market at best level in 26 years
Kyodo News, Published on 28/04/2017
» TOKYO - Job availability improved in Japan in March to a level last seen more than 26 years ago, government data showed on Friday, with companies hunting for workers in a tight labour market.
OECD cuts global outlook to 3%
Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2015
» The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday slightly cut its global economic outlook for 2015, reflecting a slowdown in China and other emerging economies.
Mekong nations, Japan agree on industrialisation blueprint
Kyodo News, Published on 24/08/2015
» Japan and the five Southeast Asian countries bordering the Mekong River adopted Monday a blueprint to boost industrialisation in the sub-region.
Japan cabinet to see few changes
Kyodo News, Published on 24/12/2014
» Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resumes office today with a broadly similar cabinet tasked with re-igniting the world's number three economy following his mid-December election triumph.
Republican win raises TPP hopes
Kyodo News, Published on 05/11/2014
» The Republicans' victory in the US midterm elections raises hope for progress in protracted talks with Japan under a Pacific free trade initiative, according to US-based analysts.
AEC talks slow, delay likely - ADB
Kyodo News, Published on 25/09/2014
» Talks to solidify Southeast Asia into an economic community slowed as negotiations progressed to more difficult reforms, an updated Asian Development Bank report released Thursday said, reinforcing its earlier prediction Asean is unlikely to meet its self-imposed 2015 deadline.