Hello. How are you . Im very well, minister kono, and thank you forjoining us. What has gone wrong . A simple question. What has gone wrong injapan . Youre a global powerhouse economy, which seems to have been stalled for decades. Why do you think that is . Well, there was a Bubble Economy back in 1980s, and the japanese economy went through some adjustment, and now we are back on track. The economy is getting warmer and warmer. Back on track. You thinkjapan s back on track, when you look at your massive debt problem, you look at your very weak currency on global markets right now, you look at a Cost Of Living crisis, which is clearly affecting japanese people, who seem to be very disaffected, weary with the political and economic status quo. Well, the post covid Inflation Injapan is much, much lower than uk or the united states. So, dont worry about it. And economy is clearly back on track. The japanese economy is growing back again. Let me ask you about the politics of japan. For pre
And what lessons have been learned . From miami, imjoined by chris campbell, Founder And Ceo of Incamera Solutions a global strategic advisory firm. Hes also a former us assistant Treasury Secretary for financial institutions. Thank you very much forjoining us. In terms of this Growth Figure that has jumped quite a bit from quarter to quarter, what is driving that . Its what is driving that . Its something what is driving that . Its something i what is driving that . Its something i would what is driving that . It s something i would say, its something i would say, its something about the dna of america, when you are born in america, when you are born in america or come to america you have to spend money. Its driven by the really strong sentiment among american consumers, Spending Money at a record pace. There it in at that Savings Account to do so but it is strong Consumer Spending. But it is strong Consumer Spending but it is strong consumer sendina. , spending. Rates are pretty high
Recognisable cities transformed into an olympic park. Final rehearsals ahead of tomorrows unprecedented Opening Ceremony staged not in a stadium, but on water, with athletes paraded down 6km of river on boats in front of 300,000 spectators and the eyes of the world. The man in Charge Today telling me he was confident. I can tell you that no stones have been left unturned. Its been now years that weve been working with the government authorities in order to make sure that this ceremony and all the games are safe and secure because there is no party if there is no security. With an emphasis on temporary venues and iconic settings, organisers are vowing to deliver the most sustainable games in history. Theres been record ticket sales, although hundreds of thousands of seats remain available. After spectators were largely barred from the last games in tokyo due to covid, the hope here in paris is that this will represent a return to the olympics in all its glory. This audacious plan to sta
I believe my record as president , my leadership in the world, my vision for americas future all merited a second term but nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition. So i have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation, it is a best way to unite our nation. Vice president Kamala Harris is now running in his place as the likely democratic president ial nominee, with Mr Biden praising her Work And Record in the White House. I want to thank our great Vice President , Kamala Harris. She is experienced, she is tough and she is capable. She has been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country. Now the choice is up to you, the american people. That the american people. Was President Biden a little that was President Biden a little earlier on. Lets speak to our North America Correspondent David Willis whos in washingtoni. This was Joe Bidens first chance to define how he will be judged by history, how h
Taro kono in tokyo, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. How are you . Im very well, minister kono, and thank you forjoining us. What has gone wrong . A simple question. What has gone wrong injapan . Youre a global powerhouse economy, which seems to have been stalled for decades. Why do you think that is . Well, there was a Bubble Economy back in 1980s, and the japanese economy went through some adjustment, and now we are back on track. The economy is getting warmer and warmer. Back on track. You thinkjapan s back on track, when you look at your massive debt problem, you look at your very weak currency on global markets right now, you look at a Cost Of Living crisis, which is clearly affecting japanese people, who seem to be very disaffected, weary with the political and economic status quo. Well, the post covid Inflation Injapan is much, much lower than uk or the united states. So, dont worry about it. And economy is clearly back on track. The japanese economy is growing back again. Let me ask