Japan

The Bank of Japan’s stretch target

• Trading Post Euro’s strength must be maintained
• Basel decision has risks and rewards

Japan prepares for nuclear U-turn

Abe government points to plans for new power plants

• Comment Raising the curtain on 2013
• Abe turns back clock to stimulate economy

Chinese fishing boat detained in Japan

Incident occurs at time of heightened tension over disputed islands

• China dispute hits Japanese exports
• Comment Raising the curtain on 2013

Japan signals rise in borrowing

Former premier Taro Aso picked as finance chief

• Tokyo climbs on Abe’s inauguration
• In depth Japan’s election

Japan’s Abe issues ultimatum to BoJ

Bring in 2% inflation goal or we will, says PM-to-be

• BoJ adds Y10tn to easing programme
• Abe leans on BoJ in post-election meeting

Japan’s Abe offers olive branch to Seoul

Incoming PM looks to take the sting out of tensions

• Park seeks unity after narrow poll win
• David Pilling Asia’s leaders stir ancestral animosity