Stories Tagged as
Japan
A toilet for all techies
Jul 29, 2015
Can U.S. consumers take all that Japanese gadgetry sitting down?
Japan's trade negotiations may be troubled by currency
Apr 28, 2015
Some are claiming the Bank of Japan is manipulating currency.
Japan struggles to build a new electricity network
by
Scott Tong
Mar 11, 2015
The expansion of solar power to replace nuclear has hit a wall: The capacity of Japan's grid.
Toyota tries to break out of its island mindset
by
Scott Tong
Mar 4, 2015
The Japanese worry that their corporations are as insular as the country, and aren't adapting to the global market.
Japan prepares to vote
by
Scott Tong
Dec 12, 2014
Here’s a bright idea: in the middle of a recession, call an election.
A setback for Japan's 'Abenomics'
by
Stan Alcorn
Nov 17, 2014
A hefty increase in Japan's sales tax is blamed for causing a recession.
Charting Japan's road to recession
by
Tony Wagner
Nov 17, 2014
Here's what we're reading - and the numbers we're watching- Monday morning.
For public good, not for profit.
Why inflation is a central banker's goal
Oct 31, 2014
A moderate rate of inflation is evidence of a growing economy
Island's answer to China-Japan dispute: Tourism
by
Rob Schmitz
Jun 26, 2014
The tiny resort island of Ishigaki wants Chinese tourists, but not its military.
Is Abenomics working? Depends on who you ask.
Apr 22, 2014
President Obama travels to Japan on the first leg of his Asia tour.