Japan Center News
| September 22, 2017
His Excellency Tarō Kōno, Foreign Minister of Japan, gave a special lecture to Columbia University students on Thursday, September 21. He spoke on various global topics, including on international relations with the US, China, and North Korea, terrorism, and cyber security. He also gave his perspective on Japan's policies in military spending and the upcoming Olympics. Media coverage of his lecture can be found in the links below:
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Japan Center News
| July 31, 2017
Jackson Lu, a CJEB Doctoral Fellowship Recipient, and others published a paper in the Journal of Applied Psychology in July 2017. The paper, titled "“Going Out” of the Box: Close Intercultural Friendships and Romantic Relationships Spark Creativity, Workplace Innovation, and Entrepreneurship", won several awards and received wide media attention. This article was also featured in “2016 Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings".
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Japan Center News
| July 19, 2017
Professor Takatoshi Ito appeared on Bloomberg's, "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia", to speak on Japan's inflation, the two BOJ dissenters who are leaving the board, and BOJ's purchases of ETFs. To view this segment, please visit the link below.
Professor Ito on Inflation, BOJ Meeting, ETFs (Bloomberg, 7/18/17)
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Japan Center News
| June 19, 2017
Professor Ito spoke on Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia to discuss BOJ and the Fed's policy decisions, the U.S. and Japanese inflation, and the BOE. To watch his interview on Bloomberg, visit the links below:
Columbia University's Ito on Fed, BOE, BOJ, Inflation (Bloomberg, 06/15/17)
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Japan Center News
| May 5, 2017
Professor Takatoshi Ito shared his views on BOJ reaching the inflation target of 2% and the possibility of another financial crisis. He also discussed the Fed's policy path, and how their decision will affect central banks. These interviews take place on Bloomberg's segment - Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia. To watch the videos, please click on the link below:
Professor Ito Sees Japan Near 2% Inflation by End of 2018 (Bloomberg, May 3, 2017)
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Japan Center News
| April 24, 2017
Professor Takatoshi Ito was recently appointed as one of the members of the Eminent Persons Group of the G20. He, along with the other members of this group, are tasked to review issues relating to global financial governance. To read more on this, please visit the link below:
DPM Tharman appointed chairman of top G20 group tasked to review global financial governance (The Strait Times, 4/22/17)
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Japan Center News
| April 21, 2017
CBS’ Center on Japanese Economy and Business (CJEB) hosted a special lecture event featuring Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Taro Aso. This sold-out event was highly covered by the media. To see a list of media coverage, please see the links below or click here.
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Japan Center News
| March 20, 2017
Professor Hugh Patrick was recently quoted in a Wall Street Journal program about Japan's relationship and trade partnership America. To read the full story, please click the link below:
From Rival to Ally: Japan's American Evolution (Wall Street Journal, March 2017)
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Japan Center News
| February 3, 2017
Professor Takatoshi Ito recently appeared on Bloomberg TV on January 31, 2017 to discuss the economy and central bank's monetary policy.
To watch the interview, please click on the link below:
How Long Will Central Banks Remain Close to Zero (Bloomberg TV)
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Japan Center News
| January 10, 2017
Professor Hugh Patrick, CJEB’s director, interviewed with NHK World on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. His segment is available on NHK World’s website, “NEWSROOM TOKYO”. Please visit their website to watch the interview:
"NEWSROOM TOKYO"
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/newsroomtokyo/aired/20170111.html
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