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Factbox-How Could Japan's Election Affect Economic Policy?
Japan's sales tax rate is set at 10%, except for food items at 8%. Ishiba has shunned opposition calls to slash the sales tax ...
Yen slides as tariff, election concerns weigh; Aussie hit by soft jobs
The yen slid on Thursday as concerns mounted over a pivotal election in Japan and a still elusive trade deal with the U.S. to ...
Japanese government facing losses in upper house election
The political crisis in Japan is being compounded by Trump’s tariffs and demands that the government commit to a US-led war ...
Trump hints at no trade deal with Japan by Aug 1 deadline
This comes after Mr Trump threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods from Japan, effective next month. Read more at ...
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'Japanese First' party shakes up election with alarm over foreigners
TOKYO: An upstart party is gaining support ahead of elections in Japan by railing against a 'silent invasion' of immigrants, ...
Japan Ruling Party Support Plunges Ahead of National Election in NHK Poll
TOKYO (Reuters) -The approval rate for Japan's ruling party was down to the lowest since its return to power in 2012, a poll ...
Traders Debate Threat of Japan Rating Cut as Debt Risks Rise
Japan’s mounting debt burden and an election that risks making it worse are fueling debate on whether the nation’s sovereign credit rating may be cut sooner rather than later.
Japan bond yields hit multi-decade highs as fiscal fears mount ahead of election
Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 2008 ahead of an upper house election.
Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreigners
Japan on Tuesday set up an administrative body aimed at easing citizens' concerns over the rapid rise in the number of ...