Japan
Japan's GDP growth contracted 0.1% in Q3
Japan's GDP growth contracted 0.1% in Q3
Declines in private inventories significantly dragged on growth.
Credit Saison launches international CVC arm
It plans to invest $74.8m into India and Southeast Asia.
Tokyo aces rankings for world's greenest commutes
It has the highest number of walkers than any other city in the world.
Japan's building sector to grow 0.4% annually from 2019-2023
Urban redevelopment projects will drive growth amidst shrinking housing demand.
Japan's current account surplus to narrow to 3.2% of 2019 GDP
Export growth is expected to drop 1.2% this year.
Japan GDP growth to slow to 0.5% in 2019
The looming implementation of consumption tax hike will weigh on economic growth.
Tokyo remained as most liquid property investment market in Q1
Acquisitions by J-REITs during the quarter were 30% higher than the quarterly average since 2014.
Japan's commercial property market to rise despite tight conditions
Prime rents within Tokyo’s 23 CBDs pushed to $71.57 per 1,420 sqft per month, a cyclical high for stock of this nature.
Japan's GDP growth slowed to 0.7% in 2018
Companies that supply parts and components to China were hit by weak demand.
Japan may maintain ultra-low interest rates even as banks flounder
However, the central bank is allowing yields to trade mildly higher to boost profits.
Tourism to boost Japan's confectionery market to $26.7b
South Korean conglomerate Lotte plans to invest $1.2b in Japan to expand its confectionery products.
Japan export growth slowed to 0.1% in November
Declines in machinery exports offset growth in transport equipment and manufactured goods.
APAC dominates global IPO activity with US$97.1b worth of deals in 2018
It accounted for five of the top ten exchanges globally by proceeds.
Japan's 2019 budget deficit to worsen to 3.8% of GDP as consumption takes hit
Consumers will face higher taxes by October 2019.
Restoration and upgrade works may boost Japan's construction expenditure to US$61.93b
Its government will spend an additional US$26.5b to upgrade infrastructure affected by natural disasters.
Japan Q3 GDP growth plunges to three-year low at 1.2%
The decline is driven by a slowdown in external and domestic demands.
Japan's private consumption dampens as GST increases: Fitch Solutions
Spending on personal care is projected to shrink 1.2% annually over 2018 and 2022.
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