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ON THE FRONT LINE

BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 26, 2002
Market subdued amid conflicting signals
With stocks locked in a crosscurrent between rosy expectations and bearish sentiment, activity has been subdued on the Tokyo stock market in recent weeks.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 25, 2002
Bank computer woes may undermine yen
Japanese institutional investors other than public pension funds have kept a low profile on foreign bond and equity markets since the beginning of the new fiscal year.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 24, 2002
Fate of the dollar remains anybody's guess
The latest meeting of financial officials from the Group of Seven industrial nations went nowhere as far as exchange rates are concerned.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 19, 2002
Market cautiously optimistic on earnings
The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei average has been languishing at around 11,000 since the beginning of the fiscal year, reflecting a lack of clear direction.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 18, 2002
Yen-dollar rate at impasse
The yen-dollar rate may stay locked in a relatively narrow range between 129 yen and 133 yen in the near term.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 17, 2002
Investors waiting warily to make moves
The Tokyo stock market has been in a wait-and-see mode since the beginning of the fiscal year.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 12, 2002
State must act before market backs banks
Special bank inspections have found that the disposal of soured loans made headway toward the close of fiscal 2001.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 11, 2002
Middle East tensions keep heat on dollar
The dollar remains under downward pressure amid fears over heightened tensions in the Middle East and a runup in crude oil prices.
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 / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 5, 2002
Don't look for a strong yen showing soon
The yen appears likely to remain under downward pressure for some time.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 4, 2002
Political uncertainty may drive down yen
Political turbulence could weigh on the yen's value in the months ahead.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 3, 2002
Cooling Nikkei may heat up
The benchmark Nikkei average, which gained 26 percent in a little more than a month in early March, slid back in lackluster trading last week.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 29, 2002
Brace for realities of the new fiscal year
The recent developments on the Tokyo stock market have been perplexing.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 28, 2002
BOJ set for rethink on government bonds
Since the Bank of Japan shifted its monetary policy emphasis toward quantitative easing a year ago, the daily balance of funds held in its current account has more than trebled.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 21, 2002
U.S. rebound ends spiral in Tokyo stocks
Tokyo stocks are in vogue again after being hammered for months.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 20, 2002
Institutional investors turn to Japan stocks
The shift among investors toward Japanese stocks -- the primary catalyst for the yen's rise in recent weeks -- has helped drive the Nikkei average back above the key 11,000 level.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 15, 2002
Bull run may wane if stock-propping fails
A buying frenzy sent Tokyo share prices forging ahead in recent weeks, lifting the key Nikkei average back above the 11,000 level.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 14, 2002
Rally has put 12,000 in Nikkei's cross hairs
During the recent rally on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the 225-issue Nikkei average broke the 11,000 resistance line.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 13, 2002
Deflation package a salve to market's woes
The government's package of measures to fight deflation has helped underpin the falling stock market.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 7, 2002
Yen's rebound may be short-lived affair
The yen has regained some of its recent losses against the dollar, but the upturn could soon run out of steam.
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.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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