Tag "Japan"
Japan’s Employment Rights Offset Reform Potential
Deep-seated cultural practices continuously shape economic activity, not only in Japan, but across the globe. Economic analysis is often made through a generic lens applied across countries, leaving out such
Japan’s Currency Devaluation Causes Concern
Japan has been in an economic funk since the 1990s. It was at that time that many speculated it would overtake the U.S. as the global economic superpower rather than
Japan and Vietnam strengthen ties
Following a shady past, involving Japanese imperialist expansion and controversial ties with the United States, it seems that Japan-Vietnam relations have experienced an observable improvement, especially within the past couple
Trade to Benefit from Japan-India Strategic Alliance
The trend towards a growing alliance between Japan and India has gained momentum for some time, due to ongoing developments in the region involving China. Much focus in the international
IMF urges Japan to address debt and reform economy
Recently, there has even been hope that Japan might move away from its persistent deflation, yet the IMF continues to urge Tokyo to do more. The International Monetary Fund urged
Japan’s Reform Opportunity Jeopardised by Militarism
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democrat Party (LDP) won an impressive electoral victory on July 22nd, earning a decisive majority in the upper house of the Japanese Diet. Of the 121 seats
Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Boost Abenomics
Today’s global economy is increasingly focused on Asia, and rightfully so. According to the IMF, in 2013 Asia will lead the world in economic growth by expanding 5.7 percent overall
Keep calm as U.S.-Japan military exercises carry on
With Asian regional security unstable in recent days, some have speculated that fiscal woes will eventually lead to declining defense budgets and a decrease in the U.S.’ presence in Asia.
If Abenomics is to succeed
The Bank of Japan’s quantitative easing program cannot by itself guarantee success of Abenomics. So, what additional developments should we look out for? It is obvious to anyone who pays
One Chinese size fits all? Response to Allison and Blackwill
On January 28th the Financial Times published a piece by Harvard’s Graham Allison and CFR’s Robert Blackwill entitled Beijing still prefers diplomacy over force. This piece makes claims about China’s
