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ON THE FRONT LINE

BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 14, 2002
Caution, pessimism and uncertainty
The Nikkei average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange has begun to take a downward path. Market participants, in particular foreign investors, are becoming cautious.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 13, 2002
Revival abroad, not policies, aiding economy
Real gross domestic product grew at an annualized 5.7 percent during the January-March period. The revised GDP growth figure, to be released in August, is expected to be lower due to revisions to consumption figures for single people, who boosted their spending during the first quarter.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 12, 2002
Exchange rate factors now in state of flux
First-quarter gross domestic product figures were released last week, but there was no major market reaction as the results were no surprise.
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
Jun 6, 2002
Dollar decline set to continue despite BOJ
The dollar's steep decline in interbank trading has prompted the Bank of Japan to intervene repeatedly in currency trade over recent weeks.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 5, 2002
BOJ resolve to keep yen weak faces test
The currency market remains caught in the crosscurrents of a growing wave of dollar selling -- or speculation about it -- and fears of central bank intervention.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 31, 2002
All signs point to 13,000
In a rare development in recent months, the daily turnover on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's first section topped 1 trillion yen on May 17 and stayed above this level on four of five trading days last week.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 30, 2002
Global economic prospects remain shaky
The government declared earlier this month that the economy has bottomed out.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 29, 2002
Stock, GDP surge fuels unwelcome yen rise
There is mounting alarm in the government that a stronger yen might undermine its effort to get the economy back on track.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 24, 2002
Yen under upward pressure
The yen has come under severe upward pressure, prompting Japanese monetary authorities to step in to keep it from rising further.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 23, 2002
Stocks climb, appear poised to top 12,000
Tokyo stocks are out of the doldrums and now appear poised to lift the Nikkei average back above 12,000, a level unseen for years.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 22, 2002
Watch for consequences of yen's surge
The yen has suddenly begun surging on the world currency market, hitting a five-month high of just over 125 to the dollar.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 17, 2002
Skepticism abounds over market direction
Despite signs of economic recovery, doubts remain over the Tokyo stock market's prospects.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 16, 2002
U.S. pickup fuels hope for Japan recovery
There is little dispute that a solid pickup in U.S. consumer spending has bolstered evidence that the economic recovery is gaining momentum.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 15, 2002
Is yen any safer than roller-coaster dollar?
Restless trading is continuing on the currency market, keeping the dollar on its recent roller-coaster ride.
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
May 9, 2002
Dollar drops, rebound remains in question
The gap between Japanese and U.S. economic fundamentals has long been a major factor behind the dollar's strong showing.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 3, 2002
Factors weigh on dollar but big fall unlikely
The dollar has come under fresh downward pressure against all other major currencies.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 2, 2002
Dow down; Tokyo sensitive
New York share prices have taken a repeated battering of late, sending the Dow Jones average below 10,000 for the first time in more than two months.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 1, 2002
Investors focus on earnings
Elated at the U.S. economic pickup, investors are opting for shares backed by favorable earnings prospects.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
Many banks in Japan raise deposit rates after BOJ action
Major banks as well as regional banks have raised their ordinary deposit rates to 0.02% per annum from 0.001%.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.

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