Japan economy

Semiconductor

Japan renews chip plan, confirms sales goal of US$108 bil

The government has pledged financial support worth 330 billion yen for Rapidus and up to 476 billion yen for TSMC’s new factory.

Global Economy

Japan's economy shrinks at record pace as pandemic hits spending

Japan was hit by its biggest economic contraction on record in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic crushed business and consumer spending.

Finance

Despite deflation fears, BOJ holds off stronger measures to save struggling firms

Despite seeing monetary policy easing in March and April promoting economic recovery, the bank fears the impact of a second wave.
Japanese yen

Japan economy avoids recession with 0.4% growth in Q1

TOKYO (May 18): Japan has sidestepped a recession, preliminary data showed Wednesday, but a weak first-quarter growth reading underscored how Tokyo's efforts to kickstart the world's number three economy are not gaining traction.
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