Abe's non-approval rates have risen to match his approval rates, and further political uncertainty will present a large hurdle to progress, says Genzo Kimura, economist at SuMi Trust.
Taking advantage of 'dynamic' industries
Although China's slowing economy has dominated headlines, Jeremy Thomas, co-manager of the Brunner investment trust, highlights the sectors poised for a pick-up
The ASEAN region is a relatively unloved one at the moment due to a host of factors, including an investor preference for North Asia and weak domestic earnings.
Some stocks set to benefit
Simon Finch, manager of the Ashburton India Equity Opportunities fund, looks at how China's demographics compare with India, following recent changes.
Julian Mayo, co-CIO of Charlemagne Capital, examines the evolution of China's economic development.