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Hopes on US economic stimulus package boost Tokyo stocks
(Jan 7)
The Tokyo stock market extended its winning streak Wednesday on optimism based on the US economic stimulus package.
Japanese emperor celebrates 20 years of enthronement
(Jan 7)
Japanese emperor Akihito Wednesday marked the 20th anniversary of ascension to Japan's throne by visiting his father's grave in Tokyo.
Japan stocks up for 7th day on hopes for US plan
(Jan 7)
A man checks time outside a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 2 percent in the morning trading.
Japan marks anniversary of wartime emperor
(Jan 7)
By Nidal al-MughrabiGAZA (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas studied an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday that won immediate backing from the United States and Europe, hours af...
Japan wants anti-whaling ship barred from ports
(Jan 7)
SYDNEY, Australia - Radical conservationists who have been chasing Japanese whalers in the Antarctic Ocean said on Wednesday they were heading to Australia to refuel their ship, a day after Japan argu...
Japan suicide hotline struggling to cope
(Jan 7)
Japan's hotline for people considering killing themselves is stretched to its limit, with the economic crisis feared to be worsening the country's suicide problem, its director said. More than 30,000...
Japan mulls expanding green business market
(Jan 7)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan aims to expand the "green business" market and create up to 1 million new jobs, the environment ministry said on Wednesday, to simultaneously fight climate change and boost the...
Tokyo stocks up on report of plan to end some capital-gains taxes
(Jan 7)
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index rose more than 2% in late afternoon trading as investors cheered a reported plan to scrap capital-gains tax on foreigners who invest in Japane...
Japan races to build a zero-emission car
(Jan 7)
As mass-produced electric cars come closer to reality, their makers are trying to polish the image of what experts say could be a hard sell in the current recession."Please erase your image of electri...
Fires kill seven around Japan
(Jan 7)
Early morning fires Wednesday killed seven people in Tokyo, Nara and Osaka prefectures, prompting officials to warn people to be extra careful amid the dry winter weather. The Japan Meteorologica...
S Korea Urges Japan Against Research In Disputed Sea
(Jan 7)
has drafted a 10-year plan to carry out an aggressive survey near the islets in search of energy resources. Called Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in
Japan moves toward patrols against Somalia pirates
(Jan 7)
Japan is considering whether to allow its naval ships to join international patrols off the coast of Somalia to help fight piracy, a newspaper reported Wednesday.The government intends to submit legis...
Japan whalers say activists disrupted sailor search
(Jan 7)
By Nidal al-MughrabiGAZA (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas studied an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday that won immediate backing from the United States and Europe, hours af...
7 killed in fires in Tokyo, Nara, Osaka+
(Jan 7)
TOKYO, Jan. 7 (AP) - (Kyodo)(EDS: UPDATING) At least seven people were killed in house fires in Tokyo, the city of Nara and Takaishi, Osaka Prefecture, early Wednesday morning, police said. In T...
Japan’s Aeon cuts earnings outlook
(Jan 7)
Talbots and accounting changes. Consumer reluctance to spend, which retailers say has only grown every month, has sent Aeon and its rivals scrambling to slash prices, close unprofitable stores and exp...
Why the Yen is Killing Japan Inc.
(Jan 7)
The yen hit a 13-year high against the U.S. dollar last month. While the Japanese currency has weakened somewhat recently, Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa said Sunday that currency market int...
Japanese stocks rise for 7th day on optimism over US stimulus plan, weaker yen
(Jan 7)
TOKYO - Japanese stocks rose for a seventh straight trading day on Wednesday on optimism over a U.S. economic stimulus plan. Exporters like Panasonic and Honda also gained as the yen weakened, inflat...
Tokyo stocks continue rising streak, up 1.74%
(Jan 7)
Tokyo stocks extended winning streak for a seventh trading day on Wednesday as investors continued to be optimistic about incoming Barack Obama's administration and its economic policies. The 225-issu...
Japan plans to scrap taxes for foreign investors
(Jan 7)
TOKYO - Japan plans to end capital gains taxes for foreigners investing in Japanese companies through funds, aiming to kick-start investment that has slowed amid the global economic downturn, a Financ...
Lalu to visit Japan for DFC loan
(Jan 7)
To expedite the work of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), Railway Minister Lalu Prasad will undertake a week-long trip to Japan for a detailed discussion on the 450 billion yen Japan International Coo...
Patriots ready to name QB Cassel franchise player
(Jan 7)
Franchising Cassel would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent and give the Patriots an option if they feel Brady might not be ready for the start of the 2009 season. If they're confident ...
Tokyo stocks rise on hopes for U.S. stimulus measures, weaker yen+
(Jan 7)
yen+ (AP) - TOKYO, Jan. 7 (Kyodo)(EDS: ADDING DETAILS AND PRICES) Tokyo stocks rose sharply Wednesday morning as investors continued to pin hopes on U.S. economic stimulus measures planned by Pr...
Orioles close to 2-year deal with Japan
(Jan 7)
Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara and the Baltimore Orioles reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year contract on Tuesday.The 33-year-old Uehara must pass a physical for the deal to be completed, and b...
Australian, Japanese Cities First For New A330
(Jan 7)
Singapore Airlines will introduce its new Airbus A330-300 regional aircraft on routes to Australian and Japanese cities, progressively from end March 2009. The first of 19 new A330-300s will be delive...
Hopes on US economic stimulus package boost Tokyo stocks - Summary
(Jan 7)
Tokyo - The Tokyo stock market extended its winning streak Wednesday on optimism based on the US economic stimulus package. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 158.4 points, or 1.74 per cent, ...
