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ON THE FRONT LINE

BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Dec 5, 2001
Stock rally may be corporate red herring
A stream of disappointing corporate profit reports has thus far failed to spur extensive selloffs on the Tokyo stock market.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 29, 2001
Speculation favors strong dollar, weak yen
The yen has come under fresh selling pressure amid speculation that both Tokyo and Washington are opting for a stronger dollar.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 28, 2001
U.S. set to rebound, not Japan
Investors have taken heart from recent U.S. economic reports that show a 7.1 percent rise in retail sales in October, the strongest surge on record, and a continued fall in the number of weekly jobless claims.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 22, 2001
Market fluctuations reflect investor jitters
With signs of an economic recovery nowhere in sight, the Tokyo stock market has been a roller coaster ride in recent weeks.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 21, 2001
Dollar poised to gain ground
The dollar has snapped out of a holding pattern and now appears poised to gain ground against other currencies.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 14, 2001
Prospects gloomy for world's economies
The unemployment rate hit a record high 5.3 percent in October, clouding prospects for yearend bonus payments and household spending.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 8, 2001
Dollar-may-care attitude defies bad news
Despite many unnerving reports from all corners, the dollar is managing to hold its own.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 7, 2001
Investors play it safe in perplexing market
The recent developments on the Tokyo stock market have been perplexing.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 1, 2001
Matsui pacing traditional broker pack
As many online brokers are racing to their best year ever, traditional securities houses have seen mediocre earnings reports for the fiscal first half to September.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 31, 2001
Dollar could ride out rash of negative data
Although hopes for an early U.S. economic recovery are receding, the dollar seems likely to hold firm against the yen for the time being.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 26, 2001
Uncertainty clouds future
The world financial community is looking for clues as to what will ensue from the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 25, 2001
Dollar could test higher ground in future
The dollar has snapped out of its holding pattern and now appears poised to gain further ground against the yen in the months ahead.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 18, 2001
World currency market groping for path
The world currency market is struggling to find its way amid uncertainty about what will ensue after the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 17, 2001
Too soon to say rally's in sight
There were widespread fears a month ago that the terrorist attacks in the United States would throw the world's financial markets into turmoil.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 11, 2001
Dollar's safe-haven status questioned
The dollar is often considered a safe haven in times of international unrest -- but not these days.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 4, 2001
Currency markets test Tokyo's resolve
The Bank of Japan's interventions in the currency market have produced the desired effect on the dollar-yen rate.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 3, 2001
Online traders ready for market to bottom
Online traders have shown more gumption than other investors in recent weeks, shrugging off worries about the slowing global economy.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Sep 20, 2001
Markets reel in attacks' wake
The terrorist attacks targeting the United States last week have thrown the world's financial markets into turmoil.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Sep 12, 2001
Is the greenback poised to ravage the yen?
Having fallen below 120 yen in recent weeks, the dollar has bounced back and now appears poised to gain further ground.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Sep 5, 2001
Weakening of dollar debated but unlikely
Debate is heating up in the United States over the pros and cons of the current foreign exchange policy being pursued by the U.S.
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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