Major Japanese Firms' Profits Down 14.6 Pct in April-June
Tokyo, Aug.
Auto-Use Carbon Fiber Development Speeds Up in Japan
stepping up development of carbon fiber materials for use in automobiles to reduce body weight and raise fuel efficiency for next-generation vehicles.
Japan, S. Korea Agree on Regular Haneda-Gimpo Flights
Tokyo, Aug 15 (Jiji Press) - Japan and South Korea agreed in their civil aviation talks here Thursday to open regular flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Seoul's Gimpo International Airport
Japan Economy Seen Not to Recover before April-June '09
economy not to pick up before April-June 2009 following a steep contraction in the last quarter, with recovery in exports and private consumption seen as key to bringing economic growth back on tra
Japan Economy Shrinks in April-June on Weak Consumption, Exports
Tokyo, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese economy contracted in
Prolonged Slump Foreseen for Low-Grade Japan Corporate Bonds
Tokyo, Aug 12 (Jiji Press)- Recent bankruptcies of two midsize Japanese real estate developers have splashed cold water on the nation's corporate bond market, with investors increasingly shunning l
Sales of Air Conditioners, Fans Surge As Mercury Hits Records
Tokyo, Aug. 11 (Jiji Press)--Air conditioners and electric fans are
Water Treatment Biz Booming, Japan Firms Enjoying Big Share
Tokyo, Aug 8 (Jiji Press)- At a time when rapid global population growth and climate change are causing fears about serious future wager shortages, Japanese companies are vigorous in the water trea
Indonesian Nurses Arrive in Japan
Tokyo, Aug 8 (Jiji Press) - The first batch of Indonesian nurses and caregivers allowed to work in Japan under a bilateral economic partnership agreement came to Japan Thursday.
Japan May Use Warships to Escort Tankers
Tokyo, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--Some ruling party lawmakers on Tuesday proposed that Japan use its warships to escort tankers shipping oil from the Middle East to Japan.
