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.

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.