Japan
Japan exports fall for first time since 2016
Japan exports fall for first time since 2016
Declining shipments to the US and China are to blame.
Here's how a shift from feed-in tariffs to auctions could drag Japan's solar power sector
It will transition to auctions for procurement of bigger solar projects.
Struggling Japanese regional banks go over the edge to cut losses
They’re bearing the brunt of the profit crunch.
Japan's GDP inched up 3% in Q2
Business spending grew 3.1%.
Lending crunch fails to cripple Japan's mega banks as they join world's largest 20 lenders
MUFG is the ninth largest bank globally with a tier 1 capital of $153.04b.
US-China trade wars could dent Japan's export growth
The US accounts for 20% of Japan's total exports.
Business confidence in Japan slipped in Q2 2018
Large manufacturers' worries intensify over trade frictions and geopolitical risks.
Asian firms could pay in-demand workers US$15,000 more amidst talent crunch
Japan's salary surge could cost as much as US$468b by 2030.
Japan's trade deficit reached US$5.23b in May
There was a 20.7% YoY import increase in the energy sector.
Abe's party election to spur market speculations in Japan
Trade frictions with US may also pose yen appreciation.
Japan to launch new resident status for low-skilled foreign workers
Foreigners could help counter labour shortage in construction and agriculture.
Japanese regional banks form fintech joint venture in bid for survival
Seven lenders will take a stake of little over 14% in the JV.
Japanese banks reportedly mulling joint ATMs to cut massive losses
Declining loan demand is squeezing the profits of the country's lenders.
Tax hike to accelerate auto sales in Japan by 8.7%
Consumers and firms will likely take advantage of lower vehicle prices this year.
Japan's GDP grew 1.6% in 2017
This was driven by strong domestic demand.
Japan's GDP to increase 0.4% in Q4
Global domestic demand is likely to boost growth.
Japan upsizes bond buys to US$4.1b
But BoJ’s weak policy outlook poses a threat.
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