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U.S. urges end to violence in South Ossetia

kyodo.co.jp     5 hrs ago   30 related          

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Uranium spill at Japan fuel plant, no injury

iht.com     7 hrs ago   12 related          

A small amount of liquid containing uranium splashed out of a container at a Japanese nuclear fuel plant near Tokyo, slightly exposing two people to radiation, the plant operator said Friday. The amount of radiation in the...                    

Business › July bank lending up 2% on strong corporate demand

japantoday.com     50 mins ago   4 related          

Saturday 09th August, 05:22 AM JST TOKYO — The average daily balance of Japanese bank lending rose 2% in July from the year before to 394.1 trillion yen as corporate demand for operating capital remained strong on high energy...                    

Asian markets mixed, with slight rise in Tokyo

ibtimes.com     11 hrs ago   8 related          

TOKYO - Asian stock markets were mixed Friday as Shanghai shares defied hopes for a pre-Olympic rally, while optimism about Toyota and a stronger dollar helped Tokyo's benchmark finish slightly higher. The benchmark Nikkei 225...                    

ACCESS, NTT DOCOMO Conclude Technical Specification Development Agreement for ACCESS Linux Platform

earthtimes.org     5 hrs ago   1 related          

TOKYO, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ACCESS CO., LTD., a global provider of advanced software technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets, today announced the Company concluded a System Engineering Assistance agreement with NTT...                    

Japan halts beef imports from U.S. Cargill plant (at Reuters)

yahoo.com     11 hrs ago   4 related          

TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Japan has suspended beef imports from a Cargill Inc [CARG.UL] meatpacking plant which shipped a package of minced beef that is banned under current bilateral agreements, an Agriculture Ministry official...                    

Quote of the Day › I think the system will turn out to be an embarrassment. ...

japantoday.com     2 hrs ago          

Saturday 09th August, 04:27 AM JST Hidenori Sakanaka, a former immigration bureau chief in the capital of Tokyo who now heads a think tank, saying that the Indonesian nursing program will end in failure because of the...                    

Entertainment › Brass band performance 'Blast II' starts in Tokyo

japantoday.com     49 mins ago          

Saturday 09th August, 05:15 AM JST By Taro Fujimoto TOKYO — The music performance “Blast II: Mix” started its summer run this week at the Tokyo International Forum. The performance consists of brass bands, baton-twirling and...                    

Small Caps Unearthed by a Top Japanese Fund (Today From Barron's)

smartmoney.com     7 hrs ago          

There are always gems to be found, but it's never easy." FUND MANAGER TADAHIRO FUJIMURA knows what he's talking about — it hasn't been easy in Japan's markets for nearly 20 years. The 44-year old is the head of investment and...                    

Olympics: 2008 Beijing Games kick off amid fanfare

kyodo.co.jp     5 hrs ago   707 related          

The 2008 Beijing Olympics kicked off in the Chinese capital Friday with extravagant use of fireworks and featuring themes related to ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius during the opening ceremony at a jam-packed National...                    

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