Gearoid Reidy

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Bloomberg @Opinion columnist on Japan/the Koreas. “Final Boss of the Japan finance bro dungeon.” ｊａｐａｎｉｆｉｃａｔｉｏｎ. Retweets ≠ endorsements, opinions are mine.

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Did I Fall Victim to Japan’s Stealth Productivity Killer?

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Gearoid Reidy

Hay fever in Japan is a political and economic proble, (Bloomberg Opinion) -- On a recent spectacular spring day, I took a walk from Tokyo’s Shibuya to the hip district of Shimokitazawa. It was one of the year’s first days of T-shirt weather, and the cherry blossoms were blooming. But by the time I arrived, my eyes were itchy and watering, my throat scratchy, and I began hacking and sneezing.
Commentary: If Japan can’t get a good trade deal, can anyone?

1 week ago | channelnewsasia.com | Gearoid Reidy

TOKYO: Japanese officials have headed to Washington for tariff talks, and the stakes are high – not just for Tokyo, but for the world. The Asian nation is the canary in the tariff coal mine. If it can’t secure a good deal, there’s little hope for others. Ryosei Akazawa, minister for economic revitalisation and a longtime ally of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is leading the negotiating team and says there’s no point in anything other than a win-win deal that boosts the interests of both countries.
If Japan can’t get a good trade deal, can anyone?

1 week ago | japantimes.co.jp | Gearoid Reidy

X Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Threads Email Print Bookmark story Copy link Japanese officials headed to Washington for tariff talks and the stakes are high — not just for Tokyo, but for the world. The Asian nation is the canary in the tariff coal mine. If it can’t secure a good deal, there’s little hope for others.
If Japan can’t get a good trade deal, can anyone?

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Gearoid Reidy

Published Wed, Apr 16, 2025 · 05:40 PMAccording to the Hudson Institute, Japan autos are so successful in the US, they account for more than three-quarters of the trade deficit. PHOTO: REUTERSAccording to the Hudson Institute, Japan autos are so successful in the US, they account for more than three-quarters of the trade deficit. PHOTO: REUTERSAccording to the Hudson Institute, Japan autos are so successful in the US, they account for more than three-quarters of the trade deficit.
If Japan Can’t Get a Good Trade Deal, Can Anyone?

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Gearoid Reidy

The stakes are high in the trade war, not just for Japan. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Japanese officials are heading to Washington for tariff talks, and the stakes are high — not just for Tokyo, but for the world. The Asian nation is the canary in the tariff coal mine. If it can’t secure a good deal, there’s little hope for others.
If Japan Can’t Get a Good Trade Deal, Can Anyone?

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Gearoid Reidy

NowOn a recent New York-Tokyo flight, I bumped into a former Bank of Japan official. A senior, battle-tested one who has ostensibly seen it all. He was on the job during the 1997 Asian financial crisis, Russia’s default in 1998, the Lehman Brothers crash in 2008, the “taper tantrum” of 2013, the …
Japan’s second city is hosting a $66 billion coming-out party

1 week ago | japantimes.co.jp | Gearoid Reidy

Osaka’s World Expo opens to the public on Sunday, following years of negative headlines — from budget overruns and calls for its cancellation, to methane explosions and concerns over its bizarre, many-eyed Lovecraftian mascot. First held in London in 1851, world expos have been promoted as venues to bring nations together and foster global coordination.
Japan’s Second City Is Hosting a $66 Billion Coming-Out Party

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Gearoid Reidy

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stands with Myaku-Myaku, the mascot for the 2025 Osaka World Expo. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Osaka’s World Expo opens to the public on Sunday, following years of negative headlines — from budget overruns and calls for its cancellation, to methane explosions and concerns over its bizarre, many-eyed Lovecraftian mascot. First held in London in 1851, world expos have been promoted as venues to bring nations together and foster global coordination.
Commentary: The Japan tariff myth that just won't die

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Gearoid Reidy

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is forming a team to forge a tariff deal with United States President Donald Trump after the two spoke by phone on Monday (Apr 7), following one of the worst days for Tokyo stocks in recent memory. But behind the scenes, Ishiba has been saying that he doesn’t know who he needs to speak with in order to talk sense to his US counterpart. It’s not hard to see why, given recent remarks from the American side.
The Japan tariff myth that just won’t die

2 weeks ago | japantimes.co.jp | Gearoid Reidy

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is forming a team to forge a tariff deal with U.S. President Donald Trump after the two spoke by phone on Monday, following one of the worst days for Tokyo stocks in recent memory. But behind the scenes, Ishiba has been saying that he doesn’t know who he needs to speak with in order to talk sense to his U.S. counterpart. It’s not hard to see why, given recent remarks from the American side. Just take one example of Trump’s comments on a favored topic: auto sales.