Ex-Nishimatsu president arrested over slush fund scandal
TOKYO, Jan. 20 Kyodo -
Tokyo prosecutors arrested the former president of Nishimatsu Construction Co.
New condo supply in Tokyo area plunges 28.3% in 2008
TOKYO, Jan. 20 Kyodo -
The number of condominiums put on sale in the greater Tokyo area in 2008
Ruling parties largely agree on defense force's antipiracy mission
TOKYO, Jan. 20 Kyodo -
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the New
Komeito party, basically agreed Tuesday to a proposal to deploy Maritime
Gov't says economy 'worsening rapidly,' cuts view for 4th month
TOKYO, Jan. 20 Kyodo -
Japan's economy ''is worsening rapidly'' due to steep declines in exports and
industrial production amid a sharp downturn in the world economy, the
Aso, ministers voice high hopes for stronger ties under Obama
TOKYO, Jan. 20 Kyodo -
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and his Cabinet ministers expressed high hopes
Opposition to tax hike within LDP adding to unpopular Aso's troubles+
TOKYO, Jan. 20 Kyodo -
Prime Minister Taro Aso has no time to take a breather. The opposition bloc's
Toyota names new president, set to overtake GM in 2008 sales+
TOKYO, Jan. 20 Kyodo -
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will promote Executive Vice President Akio
Japan, UAE ink agreement on nuclear cooperation+
TOKYO, Jan. 19 Kyodo - Japan and the United Arab Emirates signed Monday an agreement to cooperate in civilian nuclear energy, the industry ministry said.
