In the article "Japan's 'Flexicurity' Approach: Reforming labor market institutions with a focus on reassurance, training, and flexibility," one of two featured articles in this month's RIETI Report, ...

The aging crisis will have major impacts on Japan's economy. What can the Abe government do to mitigate the damage? An inflexible labor market, immigration and low fertility form the Japanese ...

Japan's labor shortage is a growing problem, but a more flexible and fluid jobs market can help workers excel. Authorities hope that will lead to productivity gains that will help the economy.

Tighter labor market conditions may influence investor bets on a July Bank of Japan rate hike. Later in the session on Tuesday, US consumer confidence and labor market data may influence the Fed ...

On paper, Japan’s output gap ... the BOJ said a dwindling pool of female and elderly workers meant labor market conditions are tightening even amid subdued economic growth.

Softer Japan inflation cools BoJ hike bets, widening rate gap with the US. Will USD/JPY hit 150 or drop on Fed rate cut ...

Despite showing some signs of weakening during the past year, the labor market remains healthy with plentiful jobs and relatively few layoffs. The Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added a ...