Astronaut Wakata to Become 1st Japanese ISS Commander
Tokyo, Feb.
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
U.S. Probe Finds No Electronic Flaws in Toyota Vehicles
Washington Jiji Press)- The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that its probe on a series of unintended acceleration incidents involving Toyota Motor Corp.
Japanese Sumo Tournament Canceled over Match-Fixing
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- The Japan Sumo Association's board made a formal decision Sunday to cancel next month's tournament due to a match-fixing scandal, a severe blow to the country's already struggli
Tokyo Stocks Gain Ground in Morning
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- Stocks rose sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday morning, chiefly supported by an overnight gain in U.S. shares.
Tokyo Stocks Turn Lower in Morning
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- Stocks lost ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday morning, as investors moved to lock in profits following the previous day's surge.
