Japan to Give 500,000-Dollar Aid to Quake-Hit New Zealand
Tokyo (Jiji Press) - The Japanese government on Friday decided to give 500,000 dollars in emergency grant aid to earthquake-hit New Zealand.
IMF Concerned about Lack of Progress in Japan's Fiscal Reform
Washington, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)--The International Monetary Fund showed its concern about a lack of progress in Japan's fiscal reform efforts in a report made public on Wednesday.
Japan Relief Team Leaving for Quake-Hit New Zealand
Tokyo, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's 67-strong emergency relief team will leave for New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon to join search and rescue operations in the earthquake-hit country.
Pair of Pandas Arrive in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo
Tokyo, Feb.
World Grain Prices to Surge 30 Pct over 10 Years
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- The international prices of wheat, corn and other grains are expected to rise about 30 pct over 10 years due to growing demand, the Japanese government said Friday.
Japan Oct.-Dec. GDP Shrinks for 1st Time in 5 Qtrs.
Tokyo, Feb. 14 (Jiji Press)--Japan's gross domestic product in
October-December contracted for the first time in five quarters due to
Japan's October-December GDP for 1st Time in 5 Qtrs.
Tokyo (Jiji Press) - Japan's gross domestic product in October-December contracted for the first time in five quarters due to sluggish consumption and a slump in exports, government data showed Mon
