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Washington’s threat of car industry tariffs rings alarm bells in Tokyo
Japanese economy should benefit from prime minister’s grip on the Liberal Democratic Party
Win over Shigeru Ishiba means he can become Japan’s longest-serving PM
Tokyo’s acknowledgment could irritate Beijing despite warming relations
Term extension for Japan’s prime minister must not be an excuse for economic inaction
Prime minister, who has vowed to pursue Abenomics, is expected to win party contest
PM sets out plan to reform social security amid challenges of ageing population
Japanese currency is not behaving as expected
Rapprochement is positive for Asia but will have inevitable limits
Meeting of finance ministers set to further thaw relations amid backdrop of US trade war
Shinzo Abe’s female empowerment policy seen largely as push for more and cheaper workers
Likely victory would allow prime minister to serve until 2020 and beyond
Talks for $100bn fund come as Tokyo seeks to stave off Trump’s trade attacks
Diminishing power of agricultural lobby frees up PM to pursue non-protectionist policies
Biggest overhaul of workers’ rights for 50 years follows shift in social attitudes
Suspension of civil defence exercises signals easing tensions with Pyongyang
Sovereignty of Dokdo remains hot-button issue between Seoul and Tokyo
Macau operator Melco pulls out of Russia to position itself to bid for licence
Target date for primary balance delayed by five years as Abenomics struggles
Trump-Kim summit welcomed for easing tensions in region but nuclear concerns remain
Tokyo plans to create ‘designated skills’ residency status in 5 shortage areas
Region hopes tourism and healthcare innovation will help offset Tokyo’s dominance
Ex-mayor Toru Hashimoto argued having one layer of government would benefit city
Move to stop accidental conflicts by air or sea is latest sign of warming relations
Japan PM fears US president will cut a deal with North Korea that threatens Tokyo’s security
