Economy
Fed to start tapering bond purchases this year: Bernanke
The Federal Reserve maintains its $85 billion-a-month asset purchase program, but says it could begin scaling back later this year.
National Jun 20, 2013
Abe states intention to promote nuclear power via energy market, safety reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has clarified his intention to promote nuclear power despite the crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 plant, pledging to make efforts to enhance safety at atomic energy facilities. “The tragedy that hit Fukushima has yet to end. I can’t stand ...
Economy May 12, 2013
G-7 to renew pledge against currency wars
Financial chiefs from the Group of Seven advanced economies are set to wrap up a two-day meeting by pledging again to refrain from competitive currency devaluations.
Voices | VIEWS FROM THE STREET Apr 2, 2013
Osaka: If you could live in any city outside Japan, which would it be?
by Ray Franklin
Bianca Scheurer, 25 Office manager (German) Amsterdam comes to mind, but on second thoughts, I would choose to live in Maastricht, the Netherlands, because I love the pastoral atmosphere there. It has many of the same benefits as the more famous capital — canals, ...