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Will Japan's population shrink or swim?
After hovering around zero growth in the late 2000s, Japan’s population has been shrinking since 2010, with the decline accelerating in recent years....
ANU recognises Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda’s achievements and service to the ANU.
Vice Chancellor Brian Schmidt awarded Governor of the Bank of Japan Haruhiko Kuroda an honorary Doctor of Laws (honoris causa).
Threats to the multilateral trading system dominate Japan dialogue
On 4 October 2022 the Australia-Japan Research Centre (AJRC) co-hosted a Public Forum on economic security in Asia. Over a hundred distinguished...
Abe's state funeral sours Kishida's popularity
The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has shed light on a concerning relationship between the Unification Church and the ruling...
Japan's women lawmakers remain seated
Japan’s House of Councillors (upper house) election was held on 10 July 2022, placing 125 of the country’s 284 upper house seats up for grabs. Japanese...
Abe Shinzo and the end of the Kishi era
Until he was gunned down during a last-minute campaign stop in the western Japanese city of Nara on 8 July 2022, Shinzō Abe — Japan’s longest serving...
Japan's digital society rests on Kishida's leadership
The Japanese public is not yet convinced of the need for a digital society.
Central Bank Digital Currency cast aside as cash reigns king in Japan
The Bank of Japan must continue to improve its knowledge of blockchain technology to ensure financial stability and financial innovation in Japan.
Balance is pivotal to prosperity in Japan's energy policy
In mid-October 2021, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet approved Japan’s Sixth Basic Energy Plan. The plan represents a concrete roadmap for realising...
Kishida dumps Russia to back Washington on Ukraine but where does that leave China
Japan has become one of the most active countries in implementing strong sanctions against Russia in support of Ukraine
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