The radical force of 'Abenomics' May. 19, 2013 - 06:24AM JST ( 2 ) The 3.5% gross domestic product growth announced by Tokyo last Wednesday suggests that Japan may be the fastest-growing economy in the G7. Since the Tokyo stock market hit bottom exactly six months ago, the Nikkei share index has soared almost 80%. Meanwhile, the yen has experienced… Read
Is Japan set to lead after 20 years of torpor? Opinions Dec. 23, 2012 - 06:54AM JST ( 18 Comments ) As 2012 draws to a conclusion, it's likely that the fiscal cliff will be averted, U.S. politics and monetary policy are irrevocably set, European politics are suspended until September's German election and the Chinese leadership… Read