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Tetsushi Kajimoto

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ARTICLES BY TETSUSHI KAJIMOTO

Japan's biggest initial spending plan, underscoring a priority of reviving the pandemic-hit economy over returning to long-term fiscal health

Japan's record $940 billion budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat

2 min read . 24 Dec 2021

People walk on a street in Tokyo's Shinjuku district as Japan announces a new virus state of emergency stretching throughout the Tokyo Olympics (Photo: AFP)

Tokyo Olympics to be held without spectators: Olympic minister

1 min read . 08 Jul 2021

Most Japan firms oppose holding Tokyo Olympics as planned

1 min read . 18 Feb 2021

Bank of Japan announced on Wednesday it would buy dollars from the ministry as a precaution against any market disruptions caused by the pandemic (Photo: Reuters )

Japan sells 80 tons of gold to fill budget hole

1 min read . 17 Dec 2020

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe adjusts his face mask as he arrives to speak to the media on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan. (REUTERS)

Japan's Shinzo Abe unveils 'massive' coronavirus stimulus worth 20% of GDP

2 min read . 06 Apr 2020

Japan’s economy expanded by an annualised 0.2% in the second quarter, less than a median market forecast for a 0.7% increase and a marked slowdown from a revised 2% increase in January-March. Photo: AFP

Japan’s economy stalls in April-June, casts doubts on Shinzo Abe’s policies

2 min read . 15 Aug 2016

Participants of the G7 summit meetings attend session 1 working lunch meeting in Japan. Photo: Reuters

G7 concerned over emerging markets; PM Shinzo Abe makes Lehman comparison

1 min read . 26 May 2016

A file photo of electronic boards showing the exchange rate between Japanese yen against the US dollar in Tokyo. The dollar hit a fresh 17-month low of 107.67 yen on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Japan faces trouble controlling damaging yen rises

3 min read . 08 Apr 2016

A file photo of the Shibuya junction, which is popular among tourists, in Tokyo. Analysts see factory output remaining flat as a trend due to weakness in external and domestic demand. Photo: Reuters

Japan factory output down the most since 2011, recession feared

2 min read . 30 Mar 2016

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to the media during a press conference at his official residence in Tokyo. Photo: AP

Japan 2016 budget clears parliament, more fiscal stimulus eyed

2 min read . 29 Mar 2016

A file photo of Japan’s finance minister Taro Aso, who said the nation’s tax revenue is estimated at a 25-year high of 57.6 trillion yen in fiscal 2016. Photo: Bloomberg

Japan targets growth in record budget spending plan

2 min read . 22 Dec 2015

The ministry of finance (MoF) data showed exports to the US rose 23.7% in the year to December, while those to China rose 4.3%. Photo: Bloomberg

Japan exports grow most in year, signalling steady recovery from recession

2 min read . 26 Jan 2015

The package was unveiled two weeks after a massive election victory by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition gave him a fresh mandate to push through his “Abenomics” stimulus policies. Photo: Bloomberg

Japan approves $29 bn stimulus spending, impact in doubt

1 min read . 27 Dec 2014

Shinzo Abe’s remarks came after the yen plumbed seven-year lows and the Nikkei average hit a seven-year high on talk Abe may delay a second increase in sales tax, scheduled next year. Photo: Bloomberg

Japan PM defends BOJ stimulus, says not aimed at weakening yen

2 min read . 11 Nov 2014

The Bank of Japan will also triple its purchases of ETFs and real-estate investment trusts and buy longer-dated debt. Photo: Reuters

Bank of Japan stuns markets with surprise easing as inflation slows

2 min read . 31 Oct 2014

Trade ministry data showed industrial output fell 1.5% in August, as hopes for solid bounce remained elusive after the post-tax hike slump. Photo: Reuters

Japan’s economy takes another hit as spending, factory output fall

2 min read . 30 Sep 2014

In contrast, the Bank of Japan has maintained its economic view this month, saying the economy continues a moderate recovery despite a decline in demand after the sales-tax hike. Photo: Bloomberg

Japan govt cuts economic view, warns of stalling consumption

1 min read . 19 Sep 2014

The first-quarter GDP figure translated into annualised growth of 5.9%, versus 4.2% growth expected by economists. Photo: AFP

Japan Q1 GDP rises 1.5% q-o-q, fastest in nearly three years

1 min read . 15 May 2014

Mt. Gox filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on Friday, saying it may have lost some 850,000 bitcoins due to hacking into its faulty computer system. Photo: AFP

Mt. Gox collapse could ultimately help bitcoin: NY regulator

1 min read . 04 Mar 2014

Imports rose 21.1% in the year to November, versus a 21.4% rise expected, due to the weak yen and imports of fossil fuel to make up for energy lost since the nuclear shutdown following 2011’s Fukushima disaster. Photo: AFP

Japan exports rise but trade gap widens on weak yen

1 min read . 18 Dec 2013

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