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BOJ chief says Japan economy on the mend

March 28, 2013 - 5:01pm

Japan's economy has stopped weakening and should show signs of recovery by midyear, the newly appointed central bank governor said Thursday, as weaker-than-expected retail sales for February underscored the challenge...

Business

Japan nominates vice finance minister to lead ADB

March 7, 2013 - 11:03am

Japan has nominated Takehiko Nakao, its deputy finance minister for international affairs, to become president of the Asian Development Bank.

World

Japan’s economy shrinks in 4Q, stays in recession

February 15, 2013 - 12:00am

Japan’s economy remained mired in recession late last year, shrinking 0.4 percent in annualized terms for the third straight quarter of contraction on feeble demand both at home and overseas.

Business

Japan vows prompt sharing of info on nuke crisis

April 16, 2011 - 10:54am

 Japan has offered reassurances to the international community that it will share information about its nuclear plant crisis promptly and accurately.

Bank of Japan pumps 3 trillion yen into markets

March 18, 2011 - 9:30am

The Bank of Japan is pumping an additional 3 trillion yen ($37.5 billion) into money markets to stabilize them after last week's earthquake and tsunami.

Asian stock markets fall as economy worries linger

August 24, 2010 - 3:00pm

Asian stocks markets retreated Tuesday led by Japan as the yen climbed and investors anticipated more bad news from US economic reports this week.

Asian shares mixed after slim Wall Street gains

August 19, 2010 - 10:43am

Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Thursday after a seesaw day on Wall Street that ended in slim gains.

GLOBAL NEWS: Japan orders Lehman to suspend operations

September 16, 2008 - 9:58am

TOKYO (AP) -Japanese officials scrambled to calm market fears of financial crisis Tuesday after the investment ...