Japan Govt Considering Setting Up Share-Buying Body
Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)--Japan's government and ruling
coalition have begun considering setting up an institution for buying shares
Japan, U.S. Aim for China Involvement in Post-Kyoto Framework
Tokyo, Feb. 20 (Jiji Press)--The top leaders of Japan and the
United States will agree to work together to seek China's deep involvement
Fund Managers Shunning Japan Equities: Merrill Survey
London, Feb. 18 (Jiji Press)--Fund managers are sharply reducing
their exposure to Japanese equities, a February survey by Merrill Lynch
showed Wednesday.
Japan Finance Min. Nakagawa Resigns
Tokyo, Feb. 17 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Finance Minister Shoichi
Nakagawa resigned on Tuesday, dealing another blow to the already embattled
Prime Minister Taro Aso.
Japan to Fully Use 2 Destoryers in Each Escort Service Off Somalia
Tokyo, Feb. 16 (Jiji Press)--Japan is considering fully using two
Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers to escort a single commercial vessel
Japan Oct-Dec. GDP Posts Sharpest Fall in 35 Years
Tokyo, Feb. 16 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese economy shrank at an
annual rate of 12.7 pct in October-December, posting the biggest contraction
Japan to Propose Steps against Protectionism at G-7: Nakagawa
Tokyo, Feb. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan will propose measures against
rising protectionism at an upcoming Group of Seven meeting in Rome, Finance
Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Friday.
Honda Eyes 40 Pct Cut in New Grads Employment for 2010
Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)--Honda Motor Co. <7267> said Thursday
it will cut its employment of new graduates in spring 2010 by 40 pct from
Tokyo Report: TSE Eyeing Bold Reform of Mothers Market
Tokyo, Feb. 9 (Jiji Press)--The Tokyo Stock Exchange is set to
drastically reform the Mothers market for startups on the occasion of its
