HC Picks Category: 02 Economy

2021/12/16
Japan's agricultural exports exceed 1 tril. yen for 1st time
2021/12/11
What the world can learn from Japan
"Quick changes may turn to a danger in an ageing society. Sustainability is now more important than growth. Slow shift might not be too bad."
2021/12/11
Japan’s economy is stronger than many realise
"'Maybe Western economists who were so critical of Japan circa 2000, myself included, should go to Tokyo and apologise to the emperor,' Paul Krugman, an economist, tweeted in 2020. 'Not that they did great; but we did much worse.'"
2021/12/06
Japan govt considering lifting FY2022 economic growth forecast -NHK
"Japan is a matured society. Stable growth path is most important."
2021/11/19
An interview with Tokyo International Law Office discussing M&A in Japan
"Number of M&A deals are increasing, and more to come."
2021/11/18
Supply chain crisis: Japan's export growth slows as car production slides
"Normalization of supply chain is still in progress."
2021/11/15
Japan's economy shrinks more than expected as supply shortages hit
"Domestic consumption should be related to environment friendly infrastructure developments."
2021/11/09
Profits return or grow in 26 of Japan's 33 sectors
2021/10/28
BOJ cuts Japan's potential growth estimate, highlighting need for reforms
2021/10/26
With over 70% fully vaccinated, Japan ranks in top three among G7
"Could be a supporting trend for business to grow towards a post-pandemic normal."
2021/10/01
Japan's business mood improves on solid demand, hopes of post-COVID recovery
"There shouldn't be a quick recovery. Realistic assumption should work best."