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Japan ex-PM Abe apologises, corrects parliament statements on funding scandal
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday corrected statements he had made in parliament, apologising for what he said were mistakes regarding a political funding scandal that has also cast …
From Japan to Russia to the U.S., a look at Santas around the world
In the spirit of celebration, today on In Sight, we’re taking a look at how people around the world celebrate Christmas with Santa Claus.
Ex-Japan PM Abe apologizes and corrects parliament statements over funding scandal
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday corrected statements he had made in parliament related to a political funding scandal that has also cast a pall over the current premier and …
Indonesia’s traffic jams eased with help of Japanese startup
SmartDrive, a fleet management service startup, has teamed up with Japan’s construction consultancy Nippon Koei to launch a project to help ease traffic congestion in Indonesia. Tokyo-based SmartDrive …
Ministry Of Finance Japan Releases 2021 Budget Outlook
Japan trade balance and current account stay in surplus. Japan central bank balance sheet is spiking as debt to GDP hits record high.
Japan’s New Economic Policy Guru: An Englishman Who Restores Temples
David Atkinson, a former Goldman Sachs analyst who has the ear of the prime minister, urges raising the productivity of Japan’s smaller companies.
I Tried ‘Kakeibo’: The Japanese Art of Saving Money—and It Completely Changed How I Spend My Money
In 2017, I decided to quit my job working for a London publisher and move to Japan. I enjoyed my work and had a great social life, but was craving something new and different. After living in Tokyo …
Ex-Japan PM Abe says sorry over political funding case
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday apologized for denying allegations that his office may have possibly violated Japan’s strict political funding laws and admitted he was unaware …
Lebanon yet to begin probe into Ghosn’s escape: top prosecutor
Authorities in Lebanon have yet to begin their investigation into the escape of former Nissan Motor Co. boss Carlos Ghosn, who jumped bail in Japan and fled to the country late last year, the top …