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Hiroshi Sato
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BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Aug 2, 2002
Individual players set to rule market
Tokyo stocks in July felt the brunt of the shock waves that hit the New York market and the Nikkei average fell below 10,000, a level long considered solid.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jul 5, 2002
July may be hot for stock if U.S. avoids shock
In June, Japan's stock market suffered direct hits from the three concerns that were depressing stock prices in the United States -- dismal corporate earnings, shady corporate accounting and the specter of terrorism.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 7, 2002
Market likely to struggle for some time
The Tokyo stock market opened the month moderately higher Monday, but the rally soon fizzled, dashing hopes that the Nikkei average would soon hit 12,000.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 10, 2002
Twice shy investors still capable of rally
Share prices soared along a broad front Thursday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, taking market participants by surprise.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 10, 2002
Investor focus shifts to corporate prospects
The Tokyo stock market is shifting attention to corporate earnings projections to be made public shortly.
BUSINESS
Mar 9, 2002
Can stock market continue its rebound?
Tokyo stocks have rebounded strongly in recent days, reflecting an increase in optimism among investors.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Feb 6, 2002
TSE passing through crucial stage
Investor confidence has plunged to the lowest level in decades amid concerns over bleak economic prospects.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jan 9, 2002
Positive TSE start masks long-term gloom
The Tokyo stock market has rung in 2002 on a positive note, stirring hope over the prospects of high-priced activity in the months ahead.
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.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'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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