Japan
Japan reveals FY2013 draft budget
Likely to target a deficit of 9-10% of GDP.
Japan's industrial production to inch higher to 3%
Check out what Japan must be thankful for.
Why Japan's export growth could gain from yen depreciation
December data showed a -5.8% growth.
Japan drops the bomb on 'unlimited' policy easing in 2014
As it announced the 2% inflation target.
Korean, Taiwanese exporters worry over depreciating yen
Yen has dropped over 10% vs greenback.
Japan's economic growth finally makes a rebound
Machine orders inched up 3.9%.
Japan’s unemployment may have hit 3-year low in October
Standard Chartered expects last month’s unemployment rate to come in at 4.1%.
Japan exports drop 4% in October
As the economy is slowing faster than expected in 4Q11, facing the double headwinds of weak global demand and a strong yen.
Hopes rise as Japan’s economy grows 6% in 3Q11
Exports rose strongly by 27.4%, boosted by the supply restoration in the manufacturing sector.
Japan’s exports rise 2% in September
The continued rise in exports is a positive sign showing that the country is nearing sustainable recovery.
Japan’s industrial production rises 0.8% in August
DBS says manufacturing sector growth has softened as a result of weaker export demand.
Japan’s economy yet to recover from quake
The country’s GDP growth is set to post a mere 1.2% in the second half of 2011, bringing full-year GDP close to 0%.
Japan’s import growth shoots to 12.3% in May
Export growth, on the other hand remained negative at -10.3%, says DBS.
Japanese air travel slumps 31% in April
Blame it on the earthquake, blame it on the tsunami, but it’s a terrible result for Japan.
Japan economy to remain resilient in quake aftermath: DBS
Government borrowing is sure to rise and given Japan’s already high (1.8x to 1.9x) debt:GDP ratio, some believe bond yields are likely to rise.
Japan quake causes microeconomic disruptions:Macquarie
Myagi, home to Sendai and the most affected by the quake, accounts for 1.7% of the population and the same proportion of GDP.