From COMMENT Jan 15, 2013

Japan should rethink its stimulus

Ingram Pinn illustration

The real problem is a return to deflation and an overvalued currency, says Adam Posen

From COMPANIES Jan 15, 2013

Video: Dreamliner makes emergency landing

Akira Amari, Japan's economy minister ©AFP Jan 15, 2013

Japan warns on impact of weaker yen

Economy minister cautions against sharp loss in value

Shinzo Abe ©Reuters Jan 13, 2013

Abe raises inflation pressure on BoJ

Japan’s PM calls for 2% inflation target

From COMMENT Jan 11, 2013

Japanomics strikes a revolutionary note

Reflationary policies could have a profound impact everywhere, writes Peter Tasker

From LEX Jan 11, 2013

Japan’s latest stimulus

A risky bet that does not address structural problems

Senkaku ©AP Jan 11, 2013

Japan and China island tensions mount

Fighter aircraft from each country shadow one another

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo ©AFP Jan 11, 2013

Japan unveils Y10.3tn stimulus package

Abe calls on BoJ to do more to help job creation

Shinzo Abe ©Reuters Jan 11, 2013

Abe takes first step on path to recovery

Stimulus package opening gambit in plan to revive Japan’s economy

Jan 9, 2013

Japan’s stimulus unlikely to aid growth

Failure of past packages cast doubt on Abe’s new plan

FT Long Short Jan 8, 2013

The Bank of Japan’s stretch target

Jan 8, 2013

Abe prepares fresh stimulus measures

Japanese package expected to be at least Y12tn

Jan 4, 2013

Abe moves to ease South Korea tensions

Japan sends special envoy to Seoul to meet incoming president

Jan 3, 2013

Japan prepares for nuclear U-turn

Abe government points to plans for new power plants

Dec 30, 2012

Chinese fishing boat detained in Japan

Incident occurs at time of heightened tension over disputed islands

Dec 28, 2012

Weak Japan data bolster stimulus case

Industrial production much worse than expected in November

Dec 27, 2012

Abe turns back clock to stimulate economy

Japanese government’s public spending plans echo 1990s

Dec 26, 2012

Japan signals rise in borrowing

Former premier Taro Aso picked as finance chief

Dec 23, 2012

Japan’s Abe issues ultimatum to BoJ

Bring in 2% inflation goal or we will, says PM-to-be

Dec 21, 2012

Japan’s Abe offers olive branch to Seoul

Incoming PM looks to take the sting out of tensions