Japan's Economy Loses Steam in April-June
Tokyo, Aug. 16 (Jiji Press)--Japan's economy managed to expand for
the third straight quarter in April-June but shows growing signs of slowing
Nikkei Hits 5-Week Low in Morning
Tokyo, Aug. 12 (Jiji Press)--Stocks slumped on the Tokyo Stock
Exchange Thursday morning, hurt by the yen's rise and overnight falls in
Nikkei Loses over 200 Points in Morning on Yen Rise
Tokyo, Aug. 11 (Jiji Press)--Stocks dived on the Tokyo Stock
TOKYO REPORT: Medical Data Found for Fishermen Victims of H-Bomb Test
Tokyo, Aug. 9 (Jiji Press)--Recently discovered copies of medical records for 16 crew members of a Japanese fishing boat contaminated by nuclear fallout from a U.S.
Tokyo Stocks Sag in Morning on U.S. Jobs Data
Tokyo, Aug. 9 (Jiji Press)--Stocks sagged on the Tokyo Stock
Exchange Monday morning, with investor sentiment hurt by worse-than-expected
U.S. jobs data released on Friday.
U.N. Chief Visits Nagasaki, Renews Nuclear-Free Pledge
Nagasaki, Aug. 5 (Jiji Press)--U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon
reiterated his belief that the world can be free of nuclear weapons when he
Japanese Waters Highly Rich in Sea Life: Scientists
Tokyo, Aug. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japanese waters have about 14.6 pct of
all scientifically recognized marine species, showing their richness in
biodiversity, scientists said.
Hiroshima Mayor Akiba Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award
Manila, Aug.
Japan Eyes 2 Runway Options for Futenma Relocation Report
Tokyo, Aug. 1 (Jiji Press)--Japan will propose to the United States
that a joint report this month will include two options for runway
EXCLUSIVE: Japan Hopes to Devise Action Plan at APEC Talks
Tokyo, July 29 (Jiji Press)--Japan hopes to adopt a draft action
plan for sustainable growth of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum
