Hatoyama Faces Difficult Task of Rebuilding Ties with U.S.
Tokyo, Jan.
Japan Economic Recovery May Grind to Halt in Early 2010
Tokyo, Jan. 4 (Jiji Press)--Japan's economic recovery may grind to
a halt in early 2010 as effects from government stimulus are expected to
wane.
Japan, Russia Agree to Continue Talks on Disputed Isles
Moscow, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)--Japan and Russia on Monday agreed to
continue constructive talks on the four Russian-held islands at the center
of a bilateral territorial dispute.
Prosecutors Question DPJ Lawmaker over Land Deal
Tokyo, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)--Prosecutors have questioned a lawmaker
of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan over a land purchase deal by a fund
Mitsui O.S.K. Containership Attacked off Thailand
Tokyo, Dec. 25 (Jiji Press)--A containership operated by Japan's
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. <9104> has been attacked with gunfire by what
Japan Emperor Impressed by People's Efforts for Better Society
Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Akihito, who turns 76
on Wednesday, said that he has been deeply impressed by the efforts of many
Mizuho Securities Ties Up with Maybank Investment Bank
Tokyo, Dec. 21 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Mizuho Securities Co. <8606>
said Monday it has tied up with Malaysia's Maybank Investment Bank to
Japan Home Builders Accelerating Green Efforts
Tokyo, Dec. 19 (Jiji Press)--Major Japanese home builders are
stepping up efforts to make houses energy-efficient in a drive to fuel
demand.
Debt Issue Amount Not Only Factor for Japan Rating: Fitch Official
London, Dec. 17 (Jiji Press)--A senior Fitch Ratings official
indicated Thursday that it will not change its ratings on Japan by only
Japan Pledges 1.75 T. Yen in Climate Aid
Copenhagen, Dec. 16 (Jiji Press)--Japan on Wednesday expressed its
intention to provide aid totaling 1.75 trillion yen, or 15 billion dollars,
