What is Abenomics? How Shinzo Abe sought to revive Japanese economy with his policies
Shinzo Abe was hugely popular for launching his "Abenomics" policies to lift the Japanese economy out of deflation.
Jul 08, 2022, 11:30 AM IST
Shinzo Abe sought to revive Japan's economy, fulfil conservative agenda of restoring traditional values
Shinzo Abe became Japan`s longest-serving premier in November 2019, but by the summer of 2020, public support had been eroded by his handling of the COVID-19 outbreak as well as a series of scandals including the arrest of his former justice minister.
Jul 08, 2022, 11:14 AM IST
Japan economic growth flat in April-June quarter: Govt
On an annualised basis, the economy expanded by a slight 0.2 percent, well off expectations for 0.7 percent growth.
Aug 15, 2016, 06:19 AM IST
Japan PM Shinzo Abe wins landslide in Upper House election
Voters have also expressed misgivings about his cherished dream of making changes to the country's constitution, imposed by the US after Japan's defeat in World War II and which prohibits it from waging war.
Jul 10, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
62% of Japanese doubt PM Shinzo Abe's ''Abenomics''
At least 62 per cent of Japanese public showed their doubt about the effectiveness of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s economic policy mix dubbed "Abenomics", said the latest nationwide poll released on Monday.
Jun 13, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
Abenomics not likely to lift Japan out of sluggish growth
The reform plans championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, known as Abenomics, are not likely to lift Japan out of sluggish growth, they said, citing the persistent deflationary risks and weak investment growth.
May 18, 2016, 21:21 PM IST
Japan's Abe airs Abenomics 2.0 plan for $5 trillion economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's updated plan for reviving Japan's economy and achieving a GDP target of 600 trillion yen (USD 5 trillion) suggests a recognition that earlier policies are not doing the trick.
Sep 25, 2015, 08:43 AM IST
Japan economy`s Q2 contraction a blow for 'Abenomics'
Weak domestic consumption and slow exports weighed on the world`s third largest economy, which shrank an annualised 1.6 percent, after posting growth in the previous two quarters.
Aug 17, 2015, 08:23 AM IST
Japan economy`s Q2 contraction a blow for `Abenomics`
Japan`s economy contracted 0.4 percent in the April-June quarter, official data showed Monday, underscoring how Tokyo`s "Abenomics" growth programme has yet to grain traction.
Aug 17, 2015, 06:57 AM IST
BoJ sees possible zero inflation in setback to Abenomics
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday said tumbling energy prices could push inflation to zero, marking another setback for Tokyo's attempt to stimulate the economy by conquering years of falling or stagnant prices.
Mar 17, 2015, 09:22 AM IST
Abenomics boost for Japan property shrinks back to Tokyo
In the year to July 1, commercial land prices rose 1.9 percent in Tokyo, and 1.5 percent in Osaka and Nagoya, notching up a second year of gains.
Jan 05, 2015, 08:37 AM IST
Fitch places Japan credit on Rating Watch Negative
Fitch Ratings on Tuesday placed Japan`s sovereign credit on Rating Watch Negative, warning that the delay in raising consumption tax would put the government`s objective of reducing the national debt at risk.
Dec 09, 2014, 19:29 PM IST
Abe unveils economic revival plans for Japan
Abe promised to slash Japan`s corporate tax rate -- one of the world`s highest at up to 36 percent -- and tackle sectors long sheltered by the state.
Jun 24, 2014, 17:12 PM IST
