Japan's economy

Japan economy grows for 8th straight quarter, longest since 1980s

At an annualised rate, the world's third largest economy grew 0.5 percent.

Feb 14, 2018, 06:27 AM IST

Growing convergence between Japan and India has capacity to stimulate global economy: PM Modi

PM Modi said that Japan can benefit tremendously with the size and scale of our potential and skilled hands that India offers.

Sep 14, 2017, 18:11 PM 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

Bank of Japan deputy governor says price uptrend intact, defends two-year timeframe

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Kikuo Iwata said on Wednesday the recent collapse in oil prices has not hampered a broad uptrend in consumer prices, stressing that the effect of the bank`s monetary stimulus is working its way through the economy.

Feb 04, 2015, 09:47 AM IST

Japanese industrial production up 0.2% on-month in October

Japan`s factory production in October edged up 0.2 percent on-month, beating market expectations for a decline, according to official data released Friday.

Nov 28, 2014, 05:47 AM IST

Japan consumer inflation slows to 2.9% in October

Japanese core consumer inflation continued to slow, increasing 2.9 percent in October year-on-year, according to data released Friday.

Nov 28, 2014, 05:21 AM IST