Japan
Slump may follow strong GDP growth in Japan
GDP grew at a healthy 1.8% in the April-June quarter, data out today show
JapanJapan's diplomatic difficulties deepen on all sides
The last few weeks have seen setbacks for Japanese diplomacy on all sides
JapanElectric vehicles' market share will rise worldwide
Data today show passenger car sales plunged in South Korea and the United Kingdom in July
InternationalJapan will lead central banks away from price targets
The Bank of Japan left policy unchanged but confirmed its commitment to more easing depending on economic conditions
JapanElection losses set back Abe's plans
Prime Minister Abe's party lost seats in an upper house election yesterday, but still holds a comfortable majority
JapanWeak Japan exports will spark unconventional policies
Japan’s export volumes have fallen for eight months and the outlook is poor
JapanSouth Korea rate cut pre-empts Japan sanctions impact
South Korea’s central bank today cut its key interest rate for the first time since June 2016
South KoreaAnimosities will deepen Japan-South Korea trade spat
Japan has imposed curbs on the exports of key industrial materials to South Korea; more are likely to follow
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