Japan Trump said America's economy was better than Japan's and he was probably right "You've built one of the world's most powerful economies. I don't know if it's as good as ours. I think not," Trump said to the Japanese people 09/11/2017
Business Japan's weaker than expected industrial output shows economic recovery fragile Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in January for the first time in six months, indicating the country's recovery remains fragile. 28/02/2017
Japan Japan tackles its workaholic culture The government has launched the "Premium Friday" campaign encouraging firms to let workers out a few hours early on the last Friday of each month. 24/02/2017
Business Japan's economic growth overshadowed by Trump protectionism fears Japan's economy continues to grow thanks to exports, but spending by consumers is weak and there are fears about US protectionist policies. 13/02/2017
Business Bank of Japan changes stimulus policy, denies it's running out of options The Bank of Japan is changing tack as it tries to get the economy growing again with an increased emphasis on the amount of interest paid to investors who buy government bonds. 21/09/2016
focus Japan: Opportunities in the field of renewable energy The market for renewable energy is experiencing a real surge in Japan and should continue to develop. What opportunities are there for European 03/08/2016
Business Pokemon profits and problems The 'augmented reality' game Pokemon Go - having become a global phenomenon in just days - is set to make big money but is also creating controversy. 14/07/2016
Business Bank of Japan holds back on further economic stimulus The Bank of Japan held back from offering any further economic stimulus, despite weak inflation and poor global growth. 16/06/2016
Business Japanese sales tax increase delayed until 2019 to avoid recession risk Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has confirmed he will delay a scheduled sales tax increase by two-and-a-half years from April 2017 to 2019. 01/06/2016
Business Japan to postpone sales tax hike Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to delay an increase in the country's sales tax by two and a half years to avoid the economy faltering more. 30/05/2016
Business Japan consumer prices fall again in April Japanese consumer prices fell for the second month running in April dealing a further blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's anti-deflation efforts. 27/05/2016
Business Japan avoids recession with surprise Q1 growth of 1.7 percent Japan's economy unexpectedly picked up in the first three months of 2016 with annualised growth of 1.7 percent but that was partly due to a boost to consumption as this is a leap year. 18/05/2016
Business Takata airbag recalls in US to expand by up to 40 million Japan's Takata is going to recall and fix between 35 and 40 million additional airbag inflators in the United States. 04/05/2016
focus Japan's luxury and lifestyle markets a magnet for investors A country of trends, Japan is one of the world’s top markets when it comes to lifestyle and luxury goods. In our special edition of Focus on Japan 28/03/2016
focus 'Reference market for the rest of Asia' - why investors choose Japan In this Japan Special, Focus show host Serge Rombi examined how and why the world’s third largest economy continues to attract investors and 16/03/2016
target Marunouchi: where the heart of Japan's business beats Why does the district of Marunouchi attract big multinationals as well as entrepreneurs from around the world? Target went there to take a closer look. 11/03/2016
Business Japan's economy still anaemic though Q4 contraction less than first estimated Japan's economy contracted less than initially estimated in the final quarter of 2015 but private consumption remained weak, underscoring the challenges facing government attempts to restore growth 08/03/2016
Japan Tohoku rises from the tsunami with an agricultural revolution In this first episode of “Focus” Special Japan we discover how the Tsunami-struck region of Tohoku has begun to recover, five years after the 04/03/2016
target Tokyo: The business district that never sleeps Life never stops in Marunouchi, Tokyo's financial district. 04/03/2016
Business Economists sceptical as Bank of Japan surprises with negative interest rates The Bank of Japan tries to overcome deflation and stimulate the economy by forcing banks to pay interest on money they have on deposit with the central bank. 29/01/2016
Business Bank of Japan modifies stimulus programme The Bank of Japan has tinkered with the country’s massive stimulus programme to try to counter the impact of the US Federal Reserve’s move tightening 18/12/2015
Business 'Abenomics' under scrutiny - Japan slumps back into recession The Japanese economy shrank by 0.2 percent between July-September, Japanese government data showed last Monday. Several reports have suggested 24/11/2015
Business Bank of Japan says inflation target to be hit later than expected The Bank of Japan has decided not to expand its massive stimulus programme for the time being – even though it acknowledges its inflation target may 30/10/2015
target Tokyo courts foreign business The Japanese capital wants to become the world's top financial center and is working hard to attract more foreign investors and firms. 25/10/2015
Business Household spending up in Japan, easing recession fears Household spending rose in Japan in August for the first time in three months. The rise of 2.9 percent year-on-year was higher than estimated and 02/10/2015
Business Japan falls back into deflation in blow for stimulus effort Japan has fallen back into deflation for the first time in two and a half years. It’s being seen as a setback to efforts to stimulate the economy. It 25/09/2015
