BOJ Minutes Show Heated Debate on 1999 Zero Interest Decision
Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)--Bank of Japan policymakers reached
their 1999 decision to start the central bank's first zero interest rate
Uighur Leader Calls for Right to Self-Determination
Tokyo, July 29 (Jiji Press)--A visiting Uighur leader said
Wednesday that Uighurs in China are calling for the right to
Japan to Provide 2 B. Dlrs to Fund IMF Loans to Ukraine
Tokyo, July 29 (Jiji Press)--Japan will provide 2 billion dollars
to finance loans that the International Monetary Fund plans to supply to
Tokyo Report: Public Schools Lack Funds for Teaching Aids
Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)--Japanese municipal budgets to cover
microscopes, globes and other teaching materials at public elementary and
Hitachi to Take Full Control of 5 Group Firms
Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)--Hitachi Ltd. <6501> is considering
taking full control of five listed subsidiaries, including battery maker
Robot Batter Hits Ball Thrown by Robot Pitcher
Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)--A "dream showdown" between a robot
pitcher and a robot batter took place at the University of Tokyo Thursday.
The result: the pitcher got hammered.
Aso Heads into Election with Rock-Bottom Public Support
Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)--Prime Minister Taro Aso is the least popular Japanese leader to call a general election under the current electoral system, with his public support rating slumping belo
Japan Power Industry Preparing to Introduce Smart Grid
Tokyo, July 19 (Jiji Press)--Japanese power suppliers are preparing
to introduce a next-generation electricity network known as smart grid, to
Watami to Launch Pubs in Singapore
Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)--Watami Co. <7522> said Thursday that
it will launch "izakaya" Japanese-style pubs in Singapore through a local
Hybrid Rivalry Heating Up between Toyota, Honda
Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)--Competition between Toyota Motor Corp. <7203> and Honda Motor Co.
