Daiwa Securities Aims to Boost Sales in Asia

Chiba, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)--Daihatsu Motor Co. <7262> will use its
new fuel-efficient gasoline engine in all minivehicle models going on sale

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)--Isuzu Motors Ltd. <7202> said
Wednesday that it has started sales of small and midsize trucks under its own name in the Peruvian market.

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)--Japanese manufacturers of compact
digital cameras are introducing a string of new products with unique

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)--Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. <8403>
said Monday it will establish a fund to invest in Japanese real estate

New York, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)--The United States joined Japan
Thursday in submitting a draft U.N. resolution seeking the elimination of
nuclear weapons.

Washington, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)--A Pentagon spokesman suggested Wednesday that the relocation of a U.S.

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)--Japan's farmed bluefin tuna production
is rising sharply amid global efforts to strengthen restrictions on fish
catches.

Tokyo, Oct. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering
creating more jobs in the nursing care, agriculture and forestry, and

Tokyo, Oct. 8 (Jiji Press)--An international nuclear disarmament
conference led by Japan and Australia will take place in Hiroshima Oct.