Shinsei AMC launches 2 debt funds Jul 2, 2009
Shinsei AMC is promoted by Shinsei Bank, Japan (75%), Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (15%) and Freedom Financial Services Private Limited (10%). Read business stories in. (India Times)
SA still in RWC race Jul 2, 2009
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) on Tuesday announced it was recommending England to the IRB Council to host Rugby World Cup 2015 and Japan to stage the tournament in 2019, at the expense of South Africa and fellow bidders Italy ... "However, there could only be two recommended unions and after detailed review, the RWCL board decided that England and Japan would provide the best balanced combination of hosts for the continued worldwide development of the game." ... England as host would offer a... (iAfrica.com)
Wyking Jones Named Men's Assistant Basketball Coach Jul 2, 2009
" Before Pepperdine, Jones played professional basketball in Italy, France, Japan, Lebanon and South Korea. "I'm extremely excited and honored to be a part of staff and the Lobo basketball family," said Jones. "I have been very impressed - really blown away - with the fan support of New Mexico men's basketball for many years. " Jones was a four-year letterwinner for head coach John Olive at Loyola Marymount from 1992-95, totaling 1,076 points and 493 rebounds in his career. He earned all-West... (Golobos.com)
Summer Reading 2009 Jul 2, 2009
Writer Bonnie Henderson traveled as far as China and Japan to trace the journeys of debris washed up on a stretch of Oregon beach ... "Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family." By Lauren Kessler (2008). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Red Menace Radio: Degory and Urlacher Jul 2, 2009
Before Pepperdine, Jones played professional basketball in Italy, France, Japan, Lebanon and South Korea. Im extremely excited and honored to be a part of Steve Alfords staff and the Lobo basketball family, said Jones. (TheRedMenace.com)
COMMENT: Courting The Dragon Jul 2, 2009
The upshot is that the Obama team has just unveiled a new trilateral security framework in Asia involving the US, China and Japan. While announcing this initiative, Washington failed to acknowledge another trilateral the one involving the US, India and Japan ... It is as if that trilateral has fallen out of favour with the new US administration, just as the broader US-Australia-India-Japan "Quadrilateral Initiative" founded on the concept of democratic peace ran aground after the late-2007... (India Times, India)
Iranians Walk Out During Shimon Peres Speech Jul 2, 2009
10 Tamuz 5769, Thursday, July 2, 2009 12:03 IST. Music, cars, TV and food. (Newsmax)
N Korea to fire missiles? Jul 2, 2009
The North issued a fresh warning to Japan on Wednesday to stay clear of some coastal areas during military exercises until 11 July, the Japan Coast Guard said. It issued navigation bans for 10 areas in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and the Yellow Sea, citing "military gunfire and bombardment training". (iAfrica.com)
UN Chief, Japanese PM talk on Pyongyang issue Jul 2, 2009
UN Chief, Japanese PM talk on climate change, Pyongyang_English_Xinhua. UN Chief, Japanese PM talk on climate change, Pyongyang ... Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) and visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon attend a joint news conference after their talks at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on July 1, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Charters Named To USA National Team Jul 2, 2009
Charters was also named to the USA Softball Japan Cup Team, which will travel to Sendai, Japan, July 31-August 2 for a rematch against the Gold Medal-winning Japanese team ... Below is the roster for the Japan Cup Team, coach by Miller and Assistant Coaches Suzy Brazney, Chuck D'Arcy and Jordan ... com to get tickets for the KFC World Cup of Softball featuring your USA Softball Women's National team and the top teams in the World including Japan, Australia, Canada and first-time competitors... (Gohuskies.com)
Golden Bears To Participate in Summer Competitions Jul 2, 2009
Team USA will be in Group D along with Hungary, Japan and Poland ... Sophomore softball player will play for the U.S. team at the Japan Cup July 31-Aug ... and former Cal gymnast will participate at the Japan Cup in mid-July. (Calbears.com)
Japan, US data cloud recovery outlook Jul 1, 2009
Japan, US sentiment data cloud recovery outlook- Indicators-Economy-News-The Economic Times ... Japan, US sentiment data cloud recovery outlook1 Jul 2009, 1153 hrs IST, REUTERS ... TOKYO/BEIJING: Japanese business sentiment improved less than expected in June, further clouding the outlook for a global economic recovery after a surprisingly steep slide in U.S. consumer confidence. (India Times)
Tim McNeill and Kyle Bunthuwong To Represent U.S. at Japan Cup Jul 1, 2009
The two Golden Bears will travel to Messe, Chiba, Japan ... BERKELEY - Current California sophomore and former letterwinner and graduate intern will travel to Japan with the United States delegation for the 2009 Japan Cup ... The Japan Cup is the first international meet in the Tokyo area since 1993 and is a FIG-approved event. (Calbears.com)
UH's Kolten Wong named to Baseball America's Freshman All-America team Jul 1, 2009
He is playing with the USA National Team this summer that will travel to Japan and Canada. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Ban Ki-moon in Japan ahead of visit to Myanmar Jul 1, 2009
Ban Ki-moon in Japan ahead of visit to Myanmar ... UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is going to Myanmar on a diplomatic bid to win the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, is stopping by Japan for talks on Myanmar, North Korea and other global issues ... Ban, who was scheduled to arrive yesterday for a three-day visit, will meet Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone to discuss Suu Kyis trial and North Koreas nuclear and missile threats, the Foreign Ministry said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Air Traffic Patterns Predict Swine Flu Spread Jul 1, 2009
74 million arrivals, followed by Canada with 149,137 arrivals, France with 47,501, then Spain, Germany, Cuba, Argentina, Italy, Brazil, Guatemala, United Kingdom, Colombia, Japan, Chile, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Peru and Switzerland ... Japan, Chile and Peru had confirmed swine flu cases, but there was no known association with travel to Mexico, according to the correspondence. (MEDLINEplus)
A(H1N1): Dont play down its seriousness, says Liow Jul 1, 2009
A(H1N1): Dont play down its seriousness, says Liow (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Japan welcomes Chinese individual tourists with enthusiasm, expectation Jul 1, 2009
TOKYO, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Japan expects opening tourism to Chinese individuals could be a boost to the economy and welcomes all Chinese tourists as long as they meet certain requirements, Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) Commissioner Yoshiaki Hompo told Xinhua in an exclusive interview Tuesday ... Japan starts issuing tourist visas to Chinese individuals Wednesday, allowing Chinese people to enjoy their stay in Japan without the presence of tour guides ... "Japan and China are the world's second and... (Xinhuanet, China)
Oahu pastor jailed for assaulting girl Jul 1, 2009
Deputy Prosecutor Thalia Murphy said Taboada was grooming the girl to take over his ministry and took her on trips to California and Japan ... Deputy Prosecutor Thalia Murphy said Taboada was grooming the girl to take over his ministry and took her on trips to California and Japan. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Battleship Missouri will be put into dry dock Jul 1, 2009
The Missouri is the site of Japan s unconditional surrender that ended the Pacific war ... The Missouri is the site of Japan s unconditional surrender that ended the Pacific war. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Angie Pressey Joins USA Pan American Cup Roster in Miami Jul 1, 2009
Former California volleyball All-American Angie Pressey returns to her home state for the historic Pan Am Cup. Former California volleyball All-American Angie Pressey returns to her home state for the historic Pan Am Cup. (Calbears.com)
Big Pictures to push distribution Jul 1, 2009
Big is also exploring markets like Spain, Japan and Holland ... We are planning to tap new markets like Spain, Japan and Holland. (India Times)
The nations mistakes should be part of its historyThat includes internment of Japanese-Americans Jul 1, 2009
That includes internment of Japanese-Americans ... Newell became the site of one of the U.S. internment camps for thousands of Japanese Americans forced from their homes on the West Coast and elsewhere by a fearful nation after Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor to bring the U.S. into World War II. ... The United States immediately declared war on Japan. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
U.N. chief starts three-day visit to Japan Jun 30, 2009
TOKYO, June 30 (Xinhua) -- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon arrived in Tokyo Tuesday afternoon to kick off his three-day visit to Japan. Ban will hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone on topics including the nuclear issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), climate change and regional issues such as the political situation in Myanmar, according to Japanese foreign ministry ... It will be Ban's third visit to Japan since he... (Xinhuanet, China)
Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study Jun 30, 2009
Four developing countries China, Mexico, India and the Philippines and nine industrialized countries the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are the source of 80% of Canada's international air traffic. These are important locations from which future infectious disease threats may originate or pass through en route to Canada. (EurekAlert!)
Japan's industrial output jumps 6% Jun 30, 2009
TOKYO: Japanese industrial output jumped 5 ... but final demand is still weak, said Junko Nishioka, chief economist Japan at RBS Securities ... We expect output to dip again once inventory has been restocked, said Junko Nishioka, chief economist Japan at RBS Securities. (India Times)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Jun 30, 2009
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod. Enter our Snapshots of Summer photography competition. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
A trappers life Jun 30, 2009
Driscoll s livelihood is increasingly tied to a global marketplace, where countries such as Russia, Japan and China purchase a good deal of fur, even as Americans buy less and less. If our industry depended on the United States, it wouldn t exist, he says. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Nikkei climbs 2%, oil boosts shares Jun 30, 2009
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei average gained 2 per cent on Tuesday, with Mitsubishi Corp and other trading houses buoyed by a surge in crude oil prices and jump in copper ... "It may be overly optimistic, but I think the market mood is changing, that the economic data that both the United States and Japan are waiting for later this week will confirm that their economies have bottomed out," said Takashi Ushio, head of the investment strategy division at Marusan Securities ... The Bank of Japan's tankan... (India Times)
Kawakami adjusting to life in Atlanta Jun 30, 2009
Since February, he s been away from family and friends back in Japan ... Known as a control pitcher in Japan, he walked 10 batters in his first 17 innings for the Braves and had to contend with high pitch-counts ... In Japan, they play small ball, with even the third or fourth hitter prepared to bunt a runner to second when asked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Rice' designed to fight allergies Jun 30, 2009
WASHINGTON: Scientists in Japan have achieved a breakthrough in advancing towards the next generation of genetically modified rice, which will fight allergies instead of causing them ... The rice plant has been genetically engineered to fight allergies to Japanese cedar pollen, a growing public health problem in Japan that affects about 20 percent of the population ... Scientists in Japan have achieved a breakthrough in advancing towards the next generation of genetically modified rice, which... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
The Jackson factor Jun 30, 2009
Other developed countries like the UK, Germany and Japan all continue to show significant amounts of pain with their economies contracting - due to the housing collapse in the UK and thanks to plummeting export demand for the other two - which has further led to demand shrinkage for consumers globally. 3. (Asia Times Online)
Berlusconi Says G8 Sanctions Likely Against Iran Jun 30, 2009
The G8 is made up of the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Canada and Russia. Thomson Reuters 2009 All rights reserved. (Newsmax)
UN chief announces trip to Burma Jun 30, 2009
Japan airport starts tricycle patrols. Westminster Abbey to get revamp. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Click to read:Fixing the Heart with Stem Cells Jun 30, 2009
Some country -- Japan, Switzerland -- that isn't hampered as we are by religious idiocy and faux indignation at everything the least bit daring, will do all the research and development as always, patent all the processes as always, and America will quietly slip down the drain. by slownewsday_05 June 29, 2009 7:14 PM PDT. (CBS News)
Jackos mom: Where did he hide his money? Jun 30, 2009
After moving to Ireland and then New Jersey and Japan, they were back in California, where Jackson rented a house from the Nation of Islam, who grossly overcharged. According to the paper, Grace hasnt been paid her salary and expenses since 2008 and medical insurance since she was with him and the children in Bahrain. (India Times, India)
* World News Quick Take Jun 29, 2009
The trend for compensated dating, a euphemism for paid sex with young women usually by older men, is believed to have spread to Hong Kong from Japan. PAKISTAN. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Kauai student ambassadors travel to China (360) Jun 29, 2009
On their way to China, as well as en route back home to Hawai i, the students enjoyed day-trips to Tokyo, Japan. The students return home to Kaua i on July 5. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Rupee eases on weak Asian stocks Jun 29, 2009
14 percent, but the Morgan Stanley index excluding Japan was down 0. 1 percent. (India Times)
Asian employment at risk Jun 29, 2009
9 percent, its highest in nearly four years, and in Japan unemployment has hit a 5- year high of 5 percent ... Thailand, Malaysia and Japan are taking similar steps ... Hitachi Ltd, Japan's biggest industrial electronics group, and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd are trying to keep jobs by asking staff to take unpaid leave. (India Times)
SEBI plans increasing D-Street trading hours Jun 29, 2009
Trading on major Asia Pacific bourses Japan, Hong Kong and Shanghai commences a little ahead of the Indian markets, while the European and American markets open much later. Sebi had, in March this year, proposed an extension of trading hours of stock exchanges to align the domestic bourses with international markets. (India Times)
Investors abandoning developing economies may sow seeds of renewed slump Jun 29, 2009
Huge economies such as the U.S., Europe and Japan were hit hard and fast by the credit crisis that began on Wall Street. The effects on less affluent nations havent been given enough attention. (India Times)
UN to stop N Korea? Jun 29, 2009
South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said meanwhile that his country and Japan "will never tolerate" a nuclear-armed North Korea after talks in Tokyo with Prime Minister Taro Aso. AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Nonprofit subsidizes Schwarzenegger travel frills Jun 29, 2009
Whether journeying to China, Japan or last week's destinations -- Austria, England and France -- Schwarzenegger typically flies on top-of-the-line private jets like the plush Gulfstream models and has booked hotel suites that can run thousands of dollars a night. Nonprofit watchdogs say using charitable write-offs to pay for sumptuous travel is an abuse of tax codes. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
'Soy' beneficial for lungs Jun 29, 2009
The study was led by Curtin University of Technology's (CUT) Andy Lee and his colleagues from Curtin's Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) and representatives from four Japanese hospitals. Lee, a professor, said the research, conducted in Japan, found that people who consumed more than 75 grams of soy products daily had the most health benefits. (India Times, India)
China's iron ore discovery may hit India's exports Jun 29, 2009
Beijing is also heavily dependent on supplies from Australia, Japan and South Korea to feed its high speed industrial growth. But the situation may change dramatically in future with Chinese geologists discovering Asia's largest iron ore deposit in northwest China. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
High times in Helena Jun 28, 2009
The team will fly in 73 shows across the country and in Japan and South Korea this year, Capt. Jason McCree said. "We try to bring people the Air Force," he said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
* Taiwan mission publishes travel guide in Hebrew Jun 28, 2009
Orly Spagnul, an Israeli travel fair organizer, said that if Taiwan and Israel signed a working holiday agreement like the ones Taiwan has signed with Japan, Australia and New Zealand, it would be of great help in promoting bilateral tourist exchanges. This story has been viewed 300 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
S A Aiyar: Karat wrong on nuke deal Jun 28, 2009
The US-Japanese contenders ( GE-Hitachi and Toshiba-Westinghouse) are still at the starting line ... That could delay deals with France, Japan and the US. Russias Atomstroyeksport will not be inhibited, since it is government-owned and so already has implicit government insurance against any liabilities ... Japan disliked the Indo-US nuclear deal, but gave in to US pressure. (India Times, India)
* TECO issues 1,000th ROC passport with chip inside Jun 28, 2009
Taiwanese passport holders are allowed visa-free entry to some countries, including Japan, South Korea and Singapore, for visits of up to 30 days. This story has been viewed 338 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
NTSB to probe problems on other Airbus flights Jun 28, 2009
One flight was between the United States and Brazil in May and the other between Hong Kong and Japan in June ... Another "possibly similar" incident happened June 23 on a Northwest Airlines flight between Hong Kong and Tokyo, Japan, the NTSB said. (CNN -- US)
Japan, South Korea agree to tighter economic ties Jun 28, 2009
TOKYO -- Japan and South Korea have agreed to team up to nurse their economies back to financial health, Japanese Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano said Saturday. "We have reached a joint understanding that to ride out the current economic and financial crisis, Japan and South Korea will cooperate in a variety of settings," he told reporters ... The talks took place a day before Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak were to meet in Tokyo. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
* Protectionism by any other name sounds Chinese Jun 28, 2009
Despite the havoc the global downturn has wreaked on export-driven economies X exports are down 45 percent in Japan X Chinas exports to the US fell only 12. 1 percent in the first four months of this year compared with the same period last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ghana: Blay-Miezah's Billions Jun 28, 2009
Whatever he made from the CBS publicity was nothing compared to what he managed to stash in several banks across the globe, stretching from Sumotomo in Japan, through UBS in Switzerland, the Bank of Philadelphia, Liechtenstein, Austria and the Cayman islands. Now before proceeding any further with this matter, let us address the issue of the source of the funds. (allAfrica.com)
JACKSON 'WAS UNABLE TO SING' Jun 28, 2009
He left for Japan and then Ireland. He took the money and moonwalked right out the door. (The Drudge Report)
Summer Reading 2009 Jun 28, 2009
Writer Bonnie Henderson traveled as far as China and Japan to trace the journeys of debris washed up on a stretch of Oregon beach ... "Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family." By Lauren Kessler (2008). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Coghlan excited to play near hometown Jun 27, 2009
Kevin is in the Marines and, after serving two terms in Iraq, he's currently in Japan teaching jungle warfare. After that, he'll be stationed in Hawaii before returning home in September -- at which point, Coghlan said, he and his brother will do some traveling in the offseason. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
* FEATURE : One persons junk is another persons treasure Jun 27, 2009
Today, the outdoor bazaar and flea market, jointly dubbed Weekend Tianmu X We Can, have turned into a treasure trove for local residents and a tourist attraction for backpackers from Hong Kong and Japan, Tang said. Since the bazaar and flea market opened at the intersection of Zhongshan North Road and Tianmu East Road, other stalls and shops close by have seen a 30 percent to 50 percent growth in business, Tang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Hawaii tourism down 6.9% in May not as bad as past 10 months Jun 27, 2009
9 percent, Japan dropped 15. 5 percent reflecting swine flu fears that erupted in mid-May and arrivals by air from Canada decreased 12. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Details of Jackson death still unclear Jun 27, 2009
"Music 1973."Forever, Michael," 1975."Off The Wall," 1979."Thriller," 1982."Bad," 1987."Dangerous," 1991."Invincible," 2001.Albums by "The Jackson 5," the family Rtet that launched Jackson to fame:"Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5," 1969."ABC," 1970."Third Album," 1970."The Jackson 5 Christmas Album," 1970."Goin' Back to Indiana," 1971."Maybe Tomorrow," 1971."Lookin' Through the Windows," 1972."Get It Together," 1973."In Japan. " 1973."Skywriter," 1973."Dancing Machine," 1974."Live. (Florida Today)
NKorea threatens to shoot down Japanese spy planes Jun 27, 2009
A report in a Japanese newspaper said Pyongyang might test-fire its Taepodong-2 toward Hawaii around the U.S. holiday of Independence Day ... North Korea may fire a long-range ballistic missile toward Hawaii in early July, a Japanese newspaper said Thursday, amid escalating tensions between the communist country and the United States over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs ... The missile, believed to be a long-range Taepodong-2 with a range of up to 4,000 miles (6,500 kilometers), would... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
House Passes Global Warming Bill Jun 27, 2009
We urge the United States government to reject the global warming agreement that was written in Kyoto, Japan in December, 1997, and any other similar proposals. The proposed limits on greenhouse gases would harm the environment, hinder the advance of science and technology, and damage the health and welfare of mankind. (CBS News)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Jun 26, 2009
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod. Enter our Snapshots of Summer photography competition. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
12 from Hawaii still in quarantine in S. Korea Jun 26, 2009
The group arrived in Seoul on Monday on a Japan Airlines flight that stopped in Tokyo. At Seoul Inchon Airport, five of the students were found to have elevated temperatures and were quarantined until more tests could be conducted. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Washington should be in line for high-speed rail money Jun 26, 2009
Japan introduced trains that regularly reach speeds of 190 mph 40 years ago. South Korea and Taiwan also rely on high-speed rail systems. (Longview Daily News, WA)
