I think it is not necessary at this time to put forth a grand vision such as an East Asian Community. What we must do before that is create scenarios for Japan's response in case of a serious territorial incident. Yoshihiko Noda asiancasecommunity share on social
I think the forms of terrorism are becoming very diverse, amongst them cyber-terrorism, for example. Yoshihiko Noda cyberdiverseform Change image and share on social
It is not productive to see things in simple black and white, and talk in either anti-nuclear or pro-nuclear terms. Yoshihiko Noda antiblacknuclear Change image and share on social
I am not a hereditary politician and do not have any substantial asset. Yoshihiko Noda assethereditarypolitician Change image and share on social
There's a tendency for the yen to strengthen because it's rated highly, but I don't think that accurately reflects Japan's economic performance. Yoshihiko Noda accuratelyeconomichighly Change image and share on social
A society of 'children first' is a society that nurtures smiling faces in everyone. Yoshihiko Noda childfacenurture Change image and share on social
Government bonds have basically been sold in the domestic market, so there is some sense of stability, but the amount of public debt is really severe... Japan must manage its finances with a sense of urgency. Yoshihiko Noda amountbasicallybond share on social
We must draw on the unique strengths of the Japanese economy, seek an open and cooperative approach with our international partners, and intelligently exploit the promise of new growth areas. Yoshihiko Noda approachareacooperative Change image and share on social
China should be developing through the various foreign investments it receives. I hope for its level-headed and rational understanding that anything to discourage that is a disservice to itself. Yoshihiko Noda chinadevelopdiscourage Change image and share on social
I feel very keenly the eyes of the foreign media on our country. And I think a lot of Japanese people feel that things are not working the way they should. When the time comes, I will put myself forward. Yoshihiko Noda countryeyefeel share on social