Japan's economy may shrink at record pace in FY 2008-2009: BOJ
TOKYO, Jan. 22 Kyodo -
The Bank of Japan downgraded its estimates for the country's economic growth
Sony to incur largest-ever loss for FY 08, step up cost cuts+
TOKYO, Jan. 22 Kyodo -
Sony Corp. said Thursday it expects to incur its largest-ever operating loss in
China's economic growth lowest in 7 years amid global slump
BEIJING, Jan. 22 Kyodo -
China's economy grew at the lowest rate in seven years in the final quarter of
ANALYSIS: BOJ gambles on risky step to help fundraising before fiscal yearend+
TOKYO, Jan. 22 Kyodo -
The Bank of Japan's decision Thursday to purchase commercial paper, or
short-term debt issued by companies, outright illustrated its resolve to accept
BOJ to buy 3 tril. yen worth corporate debt, eyes taking more risks+
TOKYO, Jan. 22 Kyodo -
The Bank of Japan said Thursday it will purchase outright a total of up to 3
Asian countries congratulate Obama on inauguration+
TOKYO, Jan. 21 Kyodo - Several Asian countries and their leaders on Wednesday congratulated new U.S. President Barack Obama on his inauguration while voicing hopes for the 44th presidency.
Toyota overtakes GM to become world's top automaker by sales volume
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 Kyodo - Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday overtook General Motors Corp. as the world's
largest automaker in terms of sales volume for the first time ever after its
Highlights of inaugural address by President Barack Obama+
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 Kyodo - The following are the highlights of an inaugural address delivered Tuesday in
Washington by new U.S. President Barack Obama.
FOCUS: Japan eager to build ties with Obama amid domestic political turmoil+
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 Kyodo - With Barack Obama sworn in as the new U.S. president, Japan is certain to step up efforts to forge a good working relationship with his administration.
