Japan's Economy - Business Exchange Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T11:05:21.316-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:japans-economy Ian Rowley irowley982 Japan Machine Orders Rise More Than Expected; Recovery May Last urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:614501658956630829-4e65964eb62aebb999108be07020208e 2009-11-11T02:03:18.586-05:00 Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Orders for Japanese machinery rose more than twice the pace economists estimated in September, signaling that a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy may be sustained. Orders, an indicator of business investment in... Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Orders for Japanese machinery rose more than twice the pace economists estimated in September, signaling that a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy may be sustained. Orders, an indicator of business investment in... bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ak8B43CwwIDQ&pos=7 Terence Rose trose855 13 13 0 0 From Burger King in Japan, the Windows 7 Whopper urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15231188565581413936-67cdcad53ccf8da1c04463ac6d06db83 2009-10-29T11:22:44.383-04:00 ) took plenty of flak years ago for its super-size meals. But Microsoft's (MSFT) strategy for building buzz in Japan gives new meaning to the term. Beginning on Oct. 22, to mark the launch of its Windows 7 in Japan, Microsoft has teamed up with... ) took plenty of flak years ago for its super-size meals. But Microsoft's (MSFT) strategy for building buzz in Japan gives new meaning to the term. Beginning on Oct. 22, to mark the launch of its Windows 7 in Japan, Microsoft has teamed up with... BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2009/gb20091028_626293.htm Michael Arndt marndt561 35 35 0 0 Economy of Japan urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16912040918388296600-29427a4ca551969e1f8e31f0afac2e68 2009-10-21T02:06:33.809-04:00 The economy of Japan is the second largest economy in the world,[1] after the United States at around US$5 trillion in terms of nominal GDP[1] and third after the United States and People's Republic of China when adjusted for purchasing power parity.[2] The workers of Japan rank 18th in the world in GDP per hour worked as of 2006.[3] The Big Mac Index shows that the wages in Tokyo are the highest among principal cities in the world. The economy of Japan is the second largest economy in the world,[1] after the United States at around US$5 trillion in terms of nominal GDP[1] and third after the United States and People's Republic of China when adjusted for purchasing power parity.[2] The workers of Japan rank 18th in the world in GDP per hour worked as of 2006.[3] The Big Mac Index shows that the wages in Tokyo are the highest among principal cities in the world. Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Japan Steven Chow schow865 32 32 0 0 UPDATE 1-Japan exports slow again, outlook in doubt urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10432054064039072662-c366133d88ad6be59125ecdbeea6c420 2009-10-25T04:23:41.902-04:00 (For more stories on the Japanese economy, click [ID:nECONJP]) * Exports fall for third consecutive month * Shipments to United States slow to recover By Rie Ishiguro TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports edged lower for the third consecutive... (For more stories on the Japanese economy, click [ID:nECONJP]) * Exports fall for third consecutive month * Shipments to United States slow to recover By Rie Ishiguro TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports edged lower for the third consecutive... Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/economicNews/idUST20699720091022 Steven Chow schow865 19 19 0 0 Japan spending plans may push economy into recession urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4447439893520963416-0f21c3fdbd015e23aa7208a73a456fa8 2009-10-18T08:02:12.304-04:00 TOKYO, Oct 16 — Japan's new Democratic Party-led government’s plan to slash public works spending as a way to redirect money to its other plans could push the economy back into recession. The impact of the new government's plans could be exaggerated by the fact that former Prime Minister Taro Aso had aimed to increase spending on public works projects by 5.7 trillion yen (RM224 billion) overall as part of a round of stimulus spending. TOKYO, Oct 16 — Japan's new Democratic Party-led government’s plan to slash public works spending as a way to redirect money to its other plans could push the economy back into recession. The impact of the new government's plans could be exaggerated by the fact that former Prime Minister Taro Aso had aimed to increase spending on public works projects by 5.7 trillion yen (RM224 billion) overall as part of a round of stimulus spending. themalaysianinsider.com http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/business/40602-japan-spending-plans-may-push-economy-into-recession Steven Chow schow865 15 15 0 0 Japan Pays Foreign Workers to Go Home, Forever urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15112381987244495976-30f4a559ef5090abceacdc439b3eadf9 2009-04-22T19:48:34.646-04:00 Rita Yamaoka, a recently jobless mother of three, faces a heart-wrenching decision. The Japanese government has offered to pay thousands of dollars to fly her family home to Brazil. Rita Yamaoka, a recently jobless mother of three, faces a heart-wrenching decision. The Japanese government has offered to pay thousands of dollars to fly her family home to Brazil. twurl.nl http://twurl.nl/p2j7v1 Ray Kwong rkwong113 86 85 1 0 Japan's crisis deepens as world stops buying urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3497687356435986751-e6c609fe614b249b17429303b513cb15 2009-02-25T23:02:27.360-05:00 Japanese imports and exports crashed by their biggest margins since 1957 last month as the world stopped buying what the country makes best — cars, semiconductors, electrical machinery and ships. In addition, said one leading economist, the time has... Japanese imports and exports crashed by their biggest margins since 1957 last month as the world stopped buying what the country makes best — cars, semiconductors, electrical machinery and ships. In addition, said one leading economist, the time has... business.timesonline.co.uk http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/economics/article5801614.ece Ray Kwong rkwong113 98 95 2 1 History wars urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14773911044010798311-3b4a7232d1d99dfc33c9ee80e70ab05b 2009-10-24T14:01:32.670-04:00 A truce is unlikely to herald lasting peace between Japan and its neighbours. A truce is unlikely to herald lasting peace between Japan and its neighbours. economist.com http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14660487 Matus Straznicky mstraznicky223 5 5 0 0 Honda To Leave Japan? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5756296531991780965-c13b5bd209d8ff5c0b4dc8d650ada449 2008-12-21T20:03:57.826-05:00 The Head of Honda Motor Co. has warned that his company could leave Japan if the Japanese government refuses to take measures to halt the strengthening of the yen: “If the government is saying, ‘We don’t care about the export industry’, then that’s... The Head of Honda Motor Co. has warned that his company could leave Japan if the Japanese government refuses to take measures to halt the strengthening of the yen: “If the government is saying, ‘We don’t care about the export industry’, then that’s... japanprobe.com http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7929 Ray Kwong rkwong113 134 132 2 0 Japan: How Much Higher Will the Yen Go? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7663648948108375615-a637c5aae136d6bf8c133a72bd00bde6 2009-10-15T16:37:27.262-04:00 After suffering through a year's worth of Lehman shokku ("Lehman shock"), Japan is getting back on an even keel. The Japanese economy contracted at a double-digit pace between October and March but is growing again, rising an annualized 2. After suffering through a year's worth of Lehman shokku ("Lehman shock"), Japan is getting back on an even keel. The Japanese economy contracted at a double-digit pace between October and March but is growing again, rising an annualized 2. BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2009/gb20091015_921290.htm Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 5 4 1 0 Thousands To Become Homeless After Large Scale Job Cuts urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8532758787229263806-50080f942260b758f9568550cc00468d 2008-12-20T15:10:29.937-05:00 When visiting London two years ago, I kept being accosted by panhandlers. However, I noticed that they did not pester my companions. My Caucasian friend joked, “It’s because you‘re Japanese–they probably think you have money. When visiting London two years ago, I kept being accosted by panhandlers. However, I noticed that they did not pester my companions. My Caucasian friend joked, “It’s because you‘re Japanese–they probably think you have money. japaninc.com http://www.japaninc.com/node/3851 Ray Kwong rkwong113 130 129 1 0 Japan’s sobering experience of quantitative easing urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10903804316396674602-6215cc83a7c6a56e21ff6dcc80d9d98c 2009-10-21T02:13:21.015-04:00 THE Bank of Japan (BoJ) pioneered the process known as quantitative easing (QE) in 2001-06, when it massively boosted the reserves that commercial banks held at the central bank. Its verdict on how well QE worked then ought to interest policymakers today. It will also discomfort them. For all that it propped up Japan’s creaking banking system, QE did not really improve the economy nor end the country’s deflationary mindset (see chart). THE Bank of Japan (BoJ) pioneered the process known as quantitative easing (QE) in 2001-06, when it massively boosted the reserves that commercial banks held at the central bank. Its verdict on how well QE worked then ought to interest policymakers today. It will also discomfort them. For all that it propped up Japan’s creaking banking system, QE did not really improve the economy nor end the country’s deflationary mindset (see chart). economist.com http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=348969&story_id=14649284# Steven Chow schow865 6 6 0 0 Lessons From Japan's Economoy urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13503111518825922915-7a588d9ee9d30345f081f5de5d63aaa9 2009-04-06T16:56:21.910-04:00 There has been much talk of whether our current economic difficulties follow the steps of Japan. Here is some food for thought. There has been much talk of whether our current economic difficulties follow the steps of Japan. Here is some food for thought. ajadvisers.com http://ajadvisers.com/risingsunblog/?p=23 Andy Meyers ameyers922 66 62 3 1 UPDATE 1-Global economy seems to have bottomed - Japan PM | Deals urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9783445996808517470-f15be8ec480fbc98b0221236ee39c72c 2009-10-25T04:25:11.271-04:00 - For more Asia summit stories, click [ID:nASEAN] (Adds quotes details) HUA HIN, Thailand, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The global economy has likely bottomed out but employment conditions are "dire" and stimulus is needed across Asia to spur domestic demand,... - For more Asia summit stories, click [ID:nASEAN] (Adds quotes details) HUA HIN, Thailand, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The global economy has likely bottomed out but employment conditions are "dire" and stimulus is needed across Asia to spur domestic demand,... in.reuters.com http://in.reuters.com/article/specialEvents4/idINSP46061920091025 Steven Chow schow865 2 2 0 0 Japan's economy leaves recession urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6089780706253351807-74bd07cabee33a73a34f565eee0d92e2 2009-10-21T02:08:42.414-04:00 Seijiro Takeshita from Mizuho Financial Group on why Japan's economy has grown Japan has come out of recession after its economy grew by 0.9% in the April-to-June quarter. The growth comes after four consecutive quarters of contraction. Seijiro Takeshita from Mizuho Financial Group on why Japan's economy has grown Japan has come out of recession after its economy grew by 0.9% in the April-to-June quarter. The growth comes after four consecutive quarters of contraction. news.bbc.co.uk http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8204075.stm Steven Chow schow865 4 4 0 0 Japan Must Brace For Attack By 'Zombie' Firms urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8785147755231388848-ac7df9d56f32d3a70c943aad69262097 2009-01-12T17:32:36.443-05:00 Ten years ago, Japan was routinely criticized for keeping virtually bankrupt companies alive through government-led life support. Now, the zombies are stirring once again -- but this time, in the U.S. and Europe. Ten years ago, Japan was routinely criticized for keeping virtually bankrupt companies alive through government-led life support. Now, the zombies are stirring once again -- but this time, in the U.S. and Europe. nni.nikkei.co.jp http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/FR/TNKS/Nni20090103D03HH300.htm Cristina Lindblad clindblad377 99 98 1 0 Japan Offers Possible Road Map for the U.S. Economy urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4842245821663529162-7011e5878ffb61d3f0872ce9c87a7797 2008-12-19T21:11:18.661-05:00 TOKYO — When the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate to virtually zero earlier this week, what was a historic move in Washington seemed old hat here in Tokyo. The Bank of Japan kept rates near zero for most of the last decade in an effort to end... TOKYO — When the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate to virtually zero earlier this week, what was a historic move in Washington seemed old hat here in Tokyo. The Bank of Japan kept rates near zero for most of the last decade in an effort to end... New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/20/business/worldbusiness/20yen.html?_r=1&em Ray Kwong rkwong113 101 100 1 0 Japan'S 'Lost Decade' Could Be Preview Of What's Ahead For The U.S. urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14737255765651565872-59da9e947f8c8191fe2e211b39c256bf 2008-12-16T11:46:49.517-05:00 At the end of the 1980s, Japan was basking in prosperity. Surging exports, including millions of cars to the United States, had pumped up the economy and the value of the yen. The stock market climbed to dizzying heights. Banks loaned money with only cursory background checks. Property prices were so inflated that one report estimated that Tokyo's Imperial Palace was worth more than the state of California. At the end of the 1980s, Japan was basking in prosperity. Surging exports, including millions of cars to the United States, had pumped up the economy and the value of the yen. The stock market climbed to dizzying heights. Banks loaned money with only cursory background checks. Property prices were so inflated that one report estimated that Tokyo's Imperial Palace was worth more than the state of California. Statesman - Latest Business Stories Headlines http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/stories/other/12/16/1216econjapan.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=3 Ray Kwong rkwong113 96 95 1 0 Honda May Boost Overseas Output Due to Stronger Yen (Update1) urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10033373541891566947-c8093767a194ae3b75b7f048a23efa52 2009-10-21T01:58:00.962-04:00 By Makiko Kitamura and Tetsuya Komatsu Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co., Japan’s second- largest automaker, may boost overseas production to offset the effect of a stronger yen, President Takanobu Ito said. “If we can expect the yen to be... By Makiko Kitamura and Tetsuya Komatsu Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co., Japan’s second- largest automaker, may boost overseas production to offset the effect of a stronger yen, President Takanobu Ito said. “If we can expect the yen to be... bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=autP.xw8B5Hk Steven Chow schow865 1 1 0 0 Aeon, Japan Air, Toyota, Nissan, Yaskawa: Japan Equity Preview urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4449216225096868199-594273da40380e05f810bfd4a58bcbd4 2009-10-19T09:22:59.395-04:00 By Norie Kuboyama and Akiko Ikeda Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in Japanese trading on Oct. 19. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of the previous close. The information in each... By Norie Kuboyama and Akiko Ikeda Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in Japanese trading on Oct. 19. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of the previous close. The information in each... bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=anh082YAeasg Steven Chow schow865 1 1 0 0 Japan’s Service Demand Rose for Third Month in August (Update2) urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9457303269705464068-8c4ec5dc694c710afeecbb6fb2225527 2009-10-19T09:21:15.970-04:00 Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s demand for services rose for a third month in August, signaling that the country’s recovery from its deepest postwar recession is spreading to consumers. The tertiary index, which captures 63 percent of the economy,... Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s demand for services rose for a third month in August, signaling that the country’s recovery from its deepest postwar recession is spreading to consumers. The tertiary index, which captures 63 percent of the economy,... bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601068&sid=aCrzkPx9OdBg Steven Chow schow865 1 1 0 0 Japan: Political leadership needed for better democracy urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15941912541869308255-a74c30c0ecd1720b1d837e2ce249b2f9 2009-10-18T19:26:27.194-04:00 Yoichi Funabashi: Bureaucratic memos have no place in the new administration led by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s Democratic Party of Japan. His Cabinet members make... Yoichi Funabashi: Bureaucratic memos have no place in the new administration led by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s Democratic Party of Japan. His Cabinet members make... eastasiaforum.org http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2009/10/16/japan-political-leadership-needed-for-better-democracy/ Shiro Armstrong sarmstrong298 1 1 0 0 Nikkei: American Zombies May Attack Japan Inc. urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14074931107325530126-3aa76a749c1e0cec7b1d0fb9cb4597f2 2009-01-07T19:05:41.808-05:00 Nikkei: American Zombies May Attack Japan Inc. Posted by: David Rocks on January 07 A decade ago, Americans and Europeans criticized Japan for its so-called “zombie companies”—moribund enterprises on government-funded life support. Nikkei: American Zombies May Attack Japan Inc. Posted by: David Rocks on January 07 A decade ago, Americans and Europeans criticized Japan for its so-called “zombie companies”—moribund enterprises on government-funded life support. BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/blog/eyeonasia/archives/2009/01/nikkei_american.html David Rocks drocks473 72 70 2 0 Japanese leader unveils $150 billion stimulus plan urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1601591983721730351-0e1e1df5c4d3ae56c74ec0c378f9191a 2009-04-10T12:59:49.684-04:00 Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso unveiled a new stimulus package Friday, calling for 15 trillion yen ($150 billion) in government spending to lift the world's second-largest economy from a painful recession. The package, equivalent to about 3... Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso unveiled a new stimulus package Friday, calling for 15 trillion yen ($150 billion) in government spending to lift the world's second-largest economy from a painful recession. The package, equivalent to about 3... BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D97FIROG0.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis Ashley Shaner ashaner438 42 42 0 0 Japan Air Said to Resume Talks With Delta, American (Update2) urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10805557217193277401-0106eb5baa88a77349d115b03960af2a 2009-10-19T09:20:19.509-04:00 Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Japan Airlines Corp., seeking its fourth state bailout since 2001, resumed talks with Delta Air Lines Inc. and AMR Corp.’s American Airlines over a possible capital alliance, three people familiar with the matter said. Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Japan Airlines Corp., seeking its fourth state bailout since 2001, resumed talks with Delta Air Lines Inc. and AMR Corp.’s American Airlines over a possible capital alliance, three people familiar with the matter said. bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=aSSusZSbvzvc Steven Chow schow865 0 0 0 0