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Eiji Arima
For Eiji Arima's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
BUSINESS
Jul 16, 2002
Stock falls spell bargains
Stocks are falling sharply worldwide, evidently reflecting worries over accounting scandals in corporate America. Investors appear to be panic-stricken and fleeing from the stock market.
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2002
Investors warned to take defensive stance
Although a government report released last week shows a strong economic pickup in the first quarter, skepticism remains.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
May 8, 2002
Time for caution, not imprudent optimism
After holding out for some time against market adjustments in the United States and Europe, Tokyo stock prices fell broadly Tuesday amid fears of contagion from this week's tumble in New York share prices.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Apr 2, 2002
Strong start doesn't ease fears
The Tokyo stock market rang in the new fiscal year on a positive note Monday, ignoring worries about the underlying economic reality.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Feb 26, 2002
Banks to need public funds
The question now is whether the government should inject public funds into banks anew to stabilize the financial system.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Jan 8, 2002
Sense of crisis means steps are in the offing
The Tokyo stock market finds itself in a do-or-die situation at the beginning of the new year.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Nov 13, 2001
Bank stocks looking grim
Bank stocks are floundering amid concerns over the limited progress being made in the disposal of bad loans.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Oct 2, 2001
Reforms still in wait mode
The terrorist attacks in the United States sent shock waves through stock markets around the world.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Aug 21, 2001
Credit-easing steps by BOJ give light relief
The Tokyo stock market staged a strong rebound earlier last week, reacting positively to the Bank of Japan's decision to further ease its grip on credit.
BUSINESS
Jun 12, 2001
Earnings to decline in 2001
Many companies are forecasting a leveling-off of profits on a pretax basis for the current business year.
BUSINESS
May 8, 2001
Prepare for Koizumi failure
Stock prices have firmed up, reflecting market expectations that Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will push for structural reform.
BUSINESS
Apr 3, 2001
LDP must balance fiscal, party interests
While Tokyo stocks continue to fluctuate wildly, some market participants are saying that stocks have bottomed out and have started an upward surge, following the Bank of Japan's effective return to a "zero-interest-rate" policy and commercial banks' accelerated disposal of bad loans.
BUSINESS
Feb 27, 2001
Japan lacking tools to bolster economy
The economy has eroded into a pathetic situation as corporate capital spending, now the sole driving force for economic growth, is thought certain to decline in light of machinery orders received.
BUSINESS
Feb 27, 2001
Japan lacking tools to bolster economy
The economy has eroded into a pathetic situation as corporate capital spending, now the sole driving force for economic growth, is thought certain to decline in light of machinery orders received.
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2001
Pessimism spells bargains
The Tokyo stock market began the 21st century lackluster amid concern over the stalled economic recovery and selloffs to unwind cross-shareholding ties.
BUSINESS
May 30, 2000
Setback fuels recovery doubt
Feeling the jolts of unstable stock markets worldwide, the Tokyo bourse has been hit by sharp corrections since the start of April.
BUSINESS
Mar 7, 2000
Market ready to take off
The key Nikkei average is hovering around 20,000, shrugging off worries about corporate sales to unwind cross-shareholding ties.
BUSINESS
Feb 1, 2000
Market in correction mode after sharp rises
Tokyo stocks have been unstable since the start of the year apparently in reaction to overheated buying of information and communications issues in December and a resultant rise in prices of value stocks, or stocks of low price-to-earnings ratios.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Inbound tourism numbers hit record high, with Japan set to achieve 2025 goal
Tourists in Kyoto on Saturday. Japan saw a record 3.08 million foreign visitors in March.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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