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JAPAN
Jun 25, 1998

Election Equation: Debate urged on behalf of the weak

Eighth in a series
JAPAN
Jun 24, 1998

Partyspeak: Small Sakigake force backs green agenda

Last in a series
JAPAN
Jun 24, 1998

Election Equation: Leaders scarce amid 'seniority culture'

Seventh in a series
JAPAN
Jun 24, 1998

Citizens' group protests Osaka's Olympic bid

An Osaka-based citizens' group protesting the city's bid for the 2008 Olympic Games demanded Wednesday that the Cabinet reject the city's candidacy to host the event.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 1998

Quest for Power: Besieged LDP said best served by apathy

First in a series
JAPAN
Jun 23, 1998

Nissan diesel minivan sports lower emissions

Nissan Motor Co. announced the domestic release Tuesday of its new minivan, the Presage, which the firm says has luxurious, comfortable and environmentally friendly features.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 1998

Partyspeak: Liberal Party faults LDP for economy

Sixth in a series
JAPAN
Jun 23, 1998

White elephant tries to move decades of debt

BY SAYURI DAIMONStaff writer
JAPAN
Jun 23, 1998

Task force agrees to set up 'bridge bank'

A joint task force of the government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party agreed Tuesday to create a government-backed special bank to expedite disposal of bad loans held by commercial banks.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Partyspeak: JCP pledges to repeal consumption tax hike

Fifth in a series
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Election Equation: Lack of clear options blamed for voter apathy

Fifth in a series
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Rigid school system ready for major changes

To ease the pressures typical to schoolchildren in Japan, an advisory council to the Education Minister said Monday that schools should be given more freedom to practice their own teaching methods and to make decisions based on the needs of their students.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Dates set for global warming meeting in Tokyo

Staff writer
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

No ties to Russia mafia, cultist tells his counsel

Senior Aum Shinrikyo figure Kiyohide Hayakawa, appearing Monday before the Tokyo District Court, denied the widely held belief that he was connected with the Russian mafia.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Opposition vows to prevent LDP majority

The heads of four opposition parties criticized the administration of Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto on Monday for failing to resuscitate the economy, vowing to keep the ruling party from taking a majority in the House of Councilors election next month.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Singer Yazawa files fraud complaint down under

Rock star Eikichi Yazawa has filed a complaint with Australian financial authorities alleging that he has been defrauded of about 3.5 billion yen in a scam involving a construction project in Australia, it was learned Monday.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

U.S. demands fair chance to bid for Kansai airport work

Staff writer
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

In with a Bang: Paribas' strategy focused on the euro

16th in an occasional series on financial deregulation
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

New financial watchdog targets top 19 banks

The initial mission of the new financial watchdog that began operations Monday will be to inspect the nation's 19 major banks to determine the extent of their problem loans, officials of the agency said.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1998

Globe-trotting Briton now halfway through Japan

Staff writer
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1998

Navy schedules night landing practice off Iwojima

The U.S. Navy will conduct night landing practice on Iwojima Island for about 30 carrier-based from the USS Independence beginning next Saturday, the Defense Facilities Administration Agency said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1998

The Asahara Trial: Cultist says he doubted sarin's potency

A senior Aum Shinrikyo figure testified Friday that he doubted the sarin the cult produced was potent enough to be lethal when he was given bags containing the liquid nerve gas the day before the March 1995 Tokyo subway attack.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1998

Government plans LTCB bailout

The government began considering measures to bail out the financially troubled Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, on the belief that it will be unable to rehabilitate on its own, Kyodo News reported Friday, quoting government sources.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1998

35th Japan-U.S. business conference set for July

About 90 business leaders will meet in Tokyo for the 35th Japan-U.S. Business Conference from July 12-14, the head of Japan-U.S. Business Council said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 1998

Diet wraps up term after passing 106 bills, extra budget

Staff writer
JAPAN
Jun 18, 1998

Moody's downgrades LTCB subordinated debt ratings

Moody's Investor Services said Thursday it will downgrade its ratings for subordinated debts of Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan and LTCB Finance, adding the ratings will remain under review for further possible downgrade.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 1998

LTCB seeks to end rumors as stock hits all-time low

The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan held its second news conference in two weeks Wednesday to again deny market rumors questioning the bank's soundness.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 1998

Diet enacts '98 supplementary budget

Diet enacted the fiscal 1998 supplementary budget Wednesday night, paving the way for the long-awaited implementation of the government's 16 trillion yen stimulus package.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 1998

Business scholars foresee changes for Japan Inc.

Staff writer
JAPAN
Jun 17, 1998

Election Equation: Energy of disabled can inspire sea change

Third in a series

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