Japan PM Abe intends to push forward on peace treaty with Russia
Abe, who has signalled he is keen to strike a deal, is expected in Moscow next month for his 25th summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jan 04, 2019, 12:30 PM ISTJapan 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 ISTRevising pacifist charter not easy for Japan PM despite big poll win
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, seeking to allay concerns he would divert energy from fixing a fragile economy to revising Japan`s pacifist constitution after a big election win, said on Monday changing the charter would not be easy.
Jul 11, 2016, 13:17 PM ISTJapan`s economy shrinks 1.7% in April-June: Govt
The contraction -- which translated into a 6.8 percent decline on an annualised basis -- was slightly better than expectations for a 1.9 percent drop.
Aug 13, 2014, 08:53 AM IST