Japan’s unconventional monetary policy may have passed its use-by date

Japan’s unconventional monetary policy may have passed its use-by date

Monetary policies pursued by the Bank of Japan for decades may have to be unwound,with potentially damaging implications for the rest of the world.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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High-speed rail will transform Australia:Japanese ambassador

High-speed rail will transform Australia:Japanese ambassador

Shingo Yamagami does not agree with doubters who argue Australia does not have a large enough population to justify a high-speed rail network.

  • byMatthew Knott
‘No ordinary diplomat’:The outspoken ambassador infuriating China

‘No ordinary diplomat’:The outspoken ambassador infuriating China

Japanese ambassador Shingo Yamagami is determined to speak his mind. “I don’t like wishy-washy talk,I’m more of a straight-to-the-point guy,” he says.

  • byMatthew Knott
Taiwan cannot be sacrificed to China,says Japan’s ambassador to Australia

Taiwan cannot be sacrificed to China,says Japan’s ambassador to Australia

“We live in a tough neighbourhood and we need to be prepared”,says Shingo Yamagami.

  • byMatthew Knott
China’s COVID feud with Japan ratchets up Indo-Pacific tensions

China’s COVID feud with Japan ratchets up Indo-Pacific tensions

Anthony Albanese said Australia had “a very positive relationship with Japan” and wanted to see improved relations with China.

  • byMatthew Knott andLisa Visentin
China halts visas for Japan,South Korea in COVID-19 spat

China halts visas for Japan,South Korea in COVID-19 spat

The notice in South Korea said the ban would continue until the country lifts its “discriminatory entry measures” against China.

  • byKen Moritsugu
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Closer:Macron and Kishida vow co-operation in Indo-Pacific

Closer:Macron and Kishida vow co-operation in Indo-Pacific

France is Fumio Kishida’s first stop on a tour that will also take him to Italy,the UK,Canada and the US,before he hosts the next G7 summit.

  • bySamy Adghirni andBenoit Berthelot
Worry about Japan not China,says Beijing’s top envoy in Australia

Worry about Japan not China,says Beijing’s top envoy in Australia

Xiao Qian said Japan’s failure to apologise for its conduct during World War II meant it could again go to war with Australia.

  • byMatthew Knott
Jetstar Japan flight forced to make emergency landing after bomb threat

Jetstar Japan flight forced to make emergency landing after bomb threat

A Jetstar Japan flight made an emergency landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport on Saturday due to a bomb threat,though no device was found,officials said.

Japan forks out millions to move families away from Tokyo

Japan forks out millions to move families away from Tokyo

The financial incentives highlight the challenges the country is facing,including depopulation and ghost towns.

  • byLisa Du
‘Drop tower’ ride leaves two people stranded 50 metres high for four hours

‘Drop tower’ ride leaves two people stranded 50 metres high for four hours

Two hours after the brakes failed to release on the gondola,a ladder truck was dispatched to the scene. But the ladder’s reach was only 42 metres.