Tokyo, Dec. 19 (Jiji Press)--Major Japanese home builders are
stepping up efforts to make houses energy-efficient in a drive to fuel
demand.

London, Dec. 17 (Jiji Press)--A senior Fitch Ratings official
indicated Thursday that it will not change its ratings on Japan by only

Copenhagen, Dec. 16 (Jiji Press)--Japan on Wednesday expressed its
intention to provide aid totaling 1.75 trillion yen, or 15 billion dollars,

Washington, Dec. 15 (Jiji Press)--A senior Department of Defense
official on Tuesday showed concern over the Japanese government's decision

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)--As a recent rush of public share
issues by listed Japanese firms to enhance their capital bases are weighing

Beijing, Dec.

Tokyo, Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)--Suzuki Motor Corp. <7269> of Japan and
Volkswagen AG of Germany said Wednesday that they have agreed to forge a

Tokyo, Dec. 8 (Jiji Press)--Japan's cabinet Tuesday adopted a fresh stimulus package featuring fiscal spending worth 7.2 trillion yen to prevent the economy from slipping back into recession.

Tokyo, Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Monday he hopes to meet next week with U.S.

Tokyo, Dec. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japanese electronics maker Pioneer
Corp. <6773> said Thursday that it has forged a business alliance with major