The Japanese economy is on a path to stronger growth, but fundamental structural reforms are urgently needed to promote a more robust recovery, address high levels of government debt and reverse a trend toward declining living standards, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Japan.

Innovation is key to boosting economic growth in the face of a rapidly ageing population. While Japan spends heavily on education and R&D, appropriate framework conditions are essential to increase the return on such investments by strengthening competition, both domestic and international, and improving resource allocation.

The Hungarian economy has expanded strongly in recent years, helped by robust exports and firm domestic demand. But incomes are among the lowest in the OECD and structural reforms will be needed to sustain growth over the medium term, strengthen business investment and better match skills to labour market needs, according to a new OECD report.

Measures that enable the acquisition of new skills and reduce mismatches between the demand and supply of existing skills can boost US economic growth and make its benefits more inclusive.

The Japanese economy has gained momentum and is creating jobs, according to a new OECD report. The latest OECD Economic Survey of Japan, presented in Tokyo by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría, says that per capita growth rates in recent years have matched those across the OECD – a major improvement. The Survey underlines the key role Abenomics has played in the economic revival.

Labour productivity in Japan is about a quarter below the average of the top half of OECD countries, which is surprising given Japan's outstanding performance in education and skills and high level of R&D spending.

The French economy is expanding, the labour market is recovering – albeit gradually - while productivity and the standard of living remain generally high, according to a new OECD report.

Successful implementation of economic reforms has boosted the Latvian economy, leading to strong growth, rising wages and solid public finances. Further policy action is now needed to accelerate productivity growth, create jobs, drive down poverty, improve living standards and ensure that everyone benefits from more inclusive growth, according to a new report from the OECD.

Never in the past 30 years has productivity growth been lower than since the 2008 global financial crisis, and never has income inequality been higher than it is today in Japan, and in the OECD area

With gross government debt of 219% of GDP in 2016, Japan’s fiscal situation is in uncharted territory and puts the economy at risk.

The peace agreement will boost economic growth, but to share it fairly Colombia must also achieve better educational outcomes and bring more people into the more productive formal economy.

The Israeli economy continues to register remarkable performance, with strong growth, low and falling unemployment and sound public finances leading to the 15th consecutive year of economic expansion. Further reforms will be needed to drive down inequality and raise living standards for all Israelis, according to a new report from the OECD.

Tunisia’s trade, Tunisia's openness and its integration into global value chains has improved significantly since the mid-1990s, reflecting the country's comparative advantages.

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Imports in Japan increased to 6352.93 JPY Billion in March from 5212.52 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Imports in Japan averaged 3061.86 JPY Billion from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8047.03 JPY Billion in January of 2014 and a record low of 162.06 JPY Billion in January of 1963. In 2019 imports to Japan dropped 5 percent from the previous year's record high amid global trade tensions. Main imports were: mineral fuels (22 percent of total imports), with petroleum accounting for 10 percent and LNG for 6 percent; electrical machinery (15 percent) on the back of telephony, telegraphy and semiconductors; chemicals (10 percent) due to medical products and organic chemicals; machinery (10 percent) in particular computers and units; foodstuff (9 percent) such as fish and fish preparations and meat and meat preparations; manufactured goods (9 percent) on nonferrous metals; and raw materials (6 percent) mainly ore of nonferrous and iron ore and concentrates. Japan's main import partners were China (23 percent), the EU (12 percent) in particular Germany (3 percent), the US (11 percent), Australia (6 percent), South Korea (4 percent), Saudi Arabia (4 percent), Taiwan (4 percent), the UAE (4 percent) and Thailand (4 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core consumer prices in Japan increased 0.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Japan averaged 2.48 percent from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24.70 percent in October of 1974 and a record low of -2.40 percent in August of 2009. In Japan, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes prices of fresh food. This page provides - Japan Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil has moved up the ranks of the world’s largest economies while making economic growth ever more inclusive.

With gross government debt surpassing 200% of GDP, Japan’s fiscal situation is in uncharted territory. In addition to robust nominal GDP growth, correcting two decades of budget deficits requires a large and sustained fiscal consolidation based on a detailed and credible multi-year plan that includes measures to control spending and raise revenue.

This working paper presents the background and the details of the simulations behind Box 1.4 of the May 2013 OECD Economic Outlook. A small simulation model is used to evaluate the contribution that the three pillars of the government’s strategy – fiscal consolidation, growth-boosting structural reforms and higher inflation – could make to reversing the rise in Japan’s public debt ratio.

The Japan-OECD Policy Forum on Urban Development and Green Growth will address cities’ unique role in creating synergies between environmental and economic objectives to advance green growth. Asian cities in particular are at the centre of this challenge. This event is organised as a commemorative event for the 50th Anniversary of Japan's Accession to the OECD.

The OECD event "Risk Governance and Resilient Cities" will examine how risk governance can better manage complex risks and how to improve the resilience of cities to these risks.

Ensuring that permanent spending or tax cuts are implemented in a sustainable manner would encourage the strong fiscal position that New Zealand needs to meet potentially large macroeconomic shocks and long-run ageing-related costs.

With gross government debt of 226% of GDP, Japan’s fiscal situation is in uncharted territory and puts the economy at risk. Japan needs a detailed and credible fiscal consolidation plan, including specific revenue increases and measures to control spending to restore its fiscal sustainability.

Japan must make revitalising growth its number one priority with reforms to boost productivity and encourage more women and older people into jobs to compensate for its rapidly shrinking labour force, according to the OECD.

07/11/12 - the OECD and the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to promote respect by multinational enterprises of the new human rights chapter of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights upon which the OECD Guidelines are based.

Government, business, trade and civil society representatives came together at this panel session to discuss the first year of implementation following the 2011 Update of the Guidelines.

Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

OECD Corporate Governance Working Paper No.17. This report examines the influence of institutional shareholders and their activities towards good corporate governance, the historical changes to practices within shareholder meetings and the role that institutional shareholders have played in the improvement of corporate governance within Japanese listed companies.

This report reviews current arrangements and trends in board nomination, size and composition, evaluation, training, induction and use of committees in Latin American SOEs. It also includes financing and budgeting. The countries covered are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

Investment treaties are intended to offer foreign investors protection for their investments from host government conduct in violation of the treaty. This report examines how many investment treaties, as interpreted, have generated rules that can disrupt fundamental principles of corporate governance and corporate finance.

Japan scored 73 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Japan averaged 71.54 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 80 Points in 2011 and a record low of 58 Points in 1998. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Panama in Germany decreased to 3966 EUR THO in February from 16824 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Panama in Germany averaged 9661.34 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 113401 EUR THO in June of 2007 and a record low of 1177 EUR THO in September of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Panama.

Money Supply M2 in Japan increased to 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March from 1039844.40 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Japan averaged 428648.14 JPY Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 8404 JPY Billion in February of 1960. Japan Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Japan increased to 476139.30 JPY Billion in March from 474788.20 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in Japan averaged 446921.36 JPY Billion from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 536555.80 JPY Billion in March of 1996 and a record low of 375948.90 JPY Billion in June of 2005. This page provides - Japan Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan is the 20 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Japan averaged 19.36 from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25 in 1998 and a record low of 14 in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Japan increased to 18575.90 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17323.17 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Japan averaged 6562.86 JPY Billion from 1954 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26401.12 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 43.24 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 1954. Corporate profits in Japan refer to the level of ordinary profits reported by all incorporated businesses in Japan except for Finance and Insurance sector. Ordinary profits are calculated as operating profits plus non-operating revenues less non-operating expenses. This page provides - Japan Corporate Profits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Maldives decreased to 58.20 percent in November from 59.80 percent in October of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Maldives averaged 66.46 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 89.40 percent in February of 2013 and a record low of 41.50 percent in June of 2017. This page provides - Maldives Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Japan remained unchanged at 4 BBL/D/1K in December from 4 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Japan averaged 6.40 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13 BBL/D/1K in July of 1996 and a record low of 3 BBL/D/1K in November of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Japan decreased 5.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Japan averaged 4.88 percent from 1954 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in February of 1960 and a record low of -37.20 percent in February of 2009. In Japan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Japan Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Japan decreased 3.70 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Japan averaged 0.39 percent from 1953 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in May of 2011 and a record low of -16.50 percent in March of 2011. In Japan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Transport in Japan increased to 25280 JPY Billion in 2018 from 25240.10 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Transport in Japan averaged 25430.32 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 28606.50 JPY Billion in 2007 and a record low of 23919.80 JPY Billion in 1999. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Production in Japan increased to 666947 Units in February from 659155 Units in January of 2020. Car Production in Japan averaged 687884.81 Units from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 961994 Units in March of 2006 and a record low of 249772 Units in April of 2011. This page provides - Japan Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Japan decreased to -8 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 0 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Japan averaged 1.47 points from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 53 points in the second quarter of 1989 and a record low of -58 points in the first quarter of 2009. In Japan, the quarterly Tankan Index of Sentiment at Large Manufacturers covers about 1,100 companies with capital over 1 billion Yen. The survey is done by mail or e-mail and asks participants to evaluate current trends and conditions in the business place and their respective industries as well as their expected business activities for the next quarter and year. The indicator is calculated by subtracting the percentage share of enterprises responding on the negative side from the share giving positive assessments. The index varies on a scale of -100 to 100 such that a value above zero indicates business optimism, a value below zero pessimism and 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides - Japan Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan 10Y Bond Yield was 0.01 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Japan Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 7.59 in May of 1984. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Japan decreased to 3.80 percent in March from 4.20 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Japan averaged 5.68 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.90 percent in June of 2010 and a record low of 1.60 percent in May of 1970. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Import Prices in Japan decreased to 89.70 points in March from 94.10 points in February of 2020. Import Prices in Japan averaged 92.15 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 190.40 points in October of 1982 and a record low of 45.90 points in September of 1962. In Japan, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Japan Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Households Debt in Japan increased to 59 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 58.60 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in Japan averaged 53.22 percent of GDP from 1964 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72.20 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 1999 and a record low of 20.30 percent of GDP in the second quarter of 1965. This page provides - Japan Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Japan stands at 30.62 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Japan averaged 41.19 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52.40 percent in 1994 and a record low of 30.62 percent in 2019. In Japan, the Corporate Income tax rate refers to the highest corporate tax rate for companies with taxable income above 8 million JPY a year based in Tokyo. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Japan. This page provides - Japan Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Japan decreased 0.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Japan averaged 1.39 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33.80 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -8.60 percent in August of 2009. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Japan Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to India in Japan increased to 108424 JPY Million in March from 104783 JPY Million in February of 2020. Exports to India in Japan averaged 87304.07 JPY Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 124724 JPY Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 62993 JPY Million in May of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Exports to India.