Kirk questions delay on swine flu vaccine Nov 18, 2009
President Obama bowed after he was greeted by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko as he arrived at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Saturday. (Charles Dharapak/Associated Press) November 18, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Toyota Oct car sales up 5% Nov 18, 2009
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp's global vehicle sales rose 5 per cent in October to about 640,000 units, marking the first year-on-year increase in 15 months, the world's biggest automaker said on Wednesday ... 1 per cent at 3,530 yen in late afternoon trade, in line with Tokyo's TOPIX index. (India Times)
Delta offers US$1bil to JAL to lure it away from AA Nov 18, 2009
TOKYO: Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners said Wednesday they are making a billion-dollar offer intended to lure loss-making Japan Airlines from its current affiliation with American Airlines. Delta is "by far the strongest partner for Japan Airlines," company president Edward Bastian told reporters in Tokyo. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rudd's foreign policy made on the run - and it's showing Nov 17, 2009
He started with a warm embrace, including a stop in Beijing in preference to Tokyo as part of his first overseas visit as Prime Minister ... Coming at a time when Tokyo was getting an earful over whaling, and had been left out of the Prime Minister's travel schedule, it was not hard for America's steadfast ally in the region to see where Australia's priorities lay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Proposed stadium for 49ers approaching key stages Nov 17, 2009
Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the finalists vying to host the Games. The IOC's Evaluation Commission made a four-day stop to each city to assess its ability to host the 2016 Olympics, and released a detailed report Wednesday that contained praise and concern for each city. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Japan wants yen to be the anchor of Asia Nov 16, 2009
Plans for the yen to become the anchor in a new Asian currency area are being floated by Japan as Tokyo challenges China for leadership of the world's most dynamic economic zone ... Tokyo's proposal is for China to float against a basket of currencies ... KidZania city in Tokyo, Japan, enables children to feel how adults see the world. (Yahoo News -- Asian Economy)
Asian mkts up on Wall Street recovery Nov 16, 2009
TOKYO: Asian markets were mostly higher on Monday, encouraged by good news about Japanese economic growth and a recent surge on Wall Street ... The Nikkei is encouraged first of all by the rally in New York, and Asian markets overall are higher,'' said Mitsushige Akino at Ichiyoshi Investment Management in Tokyo ... But Akino noted that broader indicators for Tokyo stocks weren't holding up because of deep fears about the nation's recovery. (India Times)
Obama must maintain a delicate balance in China Nov 16, 2009
The United States does not seek to contain China, Obama said in a speech from Tokyo on Saturday ... Even before arriving in China, for example, he declined to get specific about human rights concerns with China in his Tokyo speech and eschewed the traditional presidential meeting with the Dalai Lama while he was in Washington in June. (Boston Globe)
Apec leaders drop climate target Nov 15, 2009
In Tokyo, he pledged Washington's "unshakeable" commitment to the security of the region and said Washington wanted to pursue a policy of "pragmatic cooperation" with China, Asia's rising power. Following the meeting with Mr Medvedev, Mr Obama will travel to China amid heightened trade tensions between the two countries. (BBC News -- Americas)
Obama: Decision soon on troops for Afghanist... Nov 14, 2009
TOKYO President Barack Obama, facing withering criticism for a prolonged decision-making process on Afghanistan, asserted Friday he doesn't want the next move to be seen as an "open-ended commitment." ... The prime minister's remarks were similar to those made by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates during a recent trip to Tokyo. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gitmo 9/11 suspects heading to NY trial Nov 14, 2009
"I am absolutely convinced that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be subjected to the most exacting demands of justice," Obama said at a joint news conference in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. Bringing such notorious suspects to U.S. soil to face trial is a key step in Obama's plan to close the terror suspect detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
9/11 Trial Another Distraction for Traveling Obama Nov 14, 2009
On Friday night in Tokyo, Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes went so far as to call Obama, "the first Pacific President that the U.S. has had" a reference to Obama's childhood years in Hawaii and Indonesia ... Later on Friday night, in Tokyo, during a briefing by Gibbs and Rhodes about Obama's speech on Saturday morning laying out a vision of U.S.-Asian relations, another news event intervened: White House counsel Greg Craig was leaving the White House, to be replaced by Obama's... (Time.com)
Obama: Afghanistan Troop Decision Soon Nov 14, 2009
TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2009 ... Mr. Obama arrived in Tokyo on Friday, opening a weeklong trip to east Asia ... The President Lands in Tokyo, Kicking Off an Eight-Day Trip to Asia. (CBS News -- World)
Obama meets Japan's Hatoyama, stressing equal partnership Nov 14, 2009
President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama walk in together before the start of their joint news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Friday ... Tokyo - President Barack Obama's first trip to Asia as head of state began with a warm welcome Friday in the highly guarded Japanese capital, where excitement over the president persists despite recent tensions over the two nations' security alliance in particular the presence of United States... (Christian Science Monitor)
Toyota's bigger Prius with new battery Nov 13, 2009
TOKYO: Toyota is planning a larger version of its popular Prius hybrid, which will be powered by a new kind of battery, a Japanese newspaper reported on Friday. The new Prius, either a station wagon or SUV, is set to go on sale by the end of next year. (India Times)
Obama hits Japan mulling war options Nov 13, 2009
President Obama is greeted by a welcome party during his arrival at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Friday ... TOKYO (AP) President Obama aimed Friday to shore up relations with a new Japanese government vowing to be more assertive with its U.S. ally, even as he grapples with sending more U.S. troops to ... Obama arrived at Tokyo's on Friday beginning a four-nation Asia trip, his first to the region as president. (USA Today)
* Obama leaves on debut Asia trip, first stop Japan Nov 13, 2009
Obama and Hatoyama will discuss a row over the relocation of a US military base on Okinawa and Obama will make a major address in Tokyo tomorrow. This story has been viewed 517 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Japan Airlines Posts $1.5 Billion First-Half Loss Nov 13, 2009
TOKYO November 13, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. Struggling carrier Japan Airlines said Friday it racked up $1. (ABC News -- Business)
Japan Airlines Scraps Earnings Forecast, Seeks Out-of-Court Creditor Talks Nov 13, 2009
Updated: New York, Nov 13 04:17 London, Nov 13 09:17 Tokyo, Nov 13 18:17 ... The Tokyo-based airline previously predicted a 63 billion yen loss in the year ending March, its fourth unprofitable year in five ... ADR is just a temporary solution, said , an analyst in Tokyo at Shinsei Securities Co. It will bridge the gap until the government-affiliated agencys decision on whether to help the company. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
China's End Run Around the U.S. Nov 13, 2009
He'll start off in Tokyo, attend a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Singapore, travel to Shanghai and Beijing, then finish up in Seoul. It's a cover-the-waterfront trip, but the focus is on China, America's key trading partner and rival. (BusinessWeek)
Obama offers thanks to airmen, soldiers Nov 13, 2009
" Obama promised the troops they'd be provided with a clear mission, equipment and public support at home. The crowd of mostly service men and women filled a hangar at the air base, holding their cameras and cell phones in the air as the president walked on stage. Politicians, including Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, dotted the crowd. Before speaking to troops for roughly 15 minutes, the president said he met with the family of Marine Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury,... (Anchorage Daily News)
Asian mkts mostly lower after US fall Nov 13, 2009
Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul declined, while Hong Kong and Taipei traded slightly high 00004000 er after major US indexes slid by about 1 per cent overnight ... In Japan, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was down fell 32. (India Times)
JAL falls into red in H1 Nov 13, 2009
TOKYO: Japan Airlines Corp, which is seeking a state bailout, said it sank into the red in the first-half year as the global economic slowdown hit travel and cargo demand and refrained from issuing annual forecasts. Asia's biggest carrier by revenue had a group net loss of 131. (India Times)
Commodities, Stocks Advance on China Economy; Gold Climbs to Record Level Nov 12, 2009
Updated: New York, Nov 12 04:24 London, Nov 12 09:24 Tokyo, Nov 12 18:24 ... 5 percent from a month earlier, according to the Cabinet Office in Tokyo. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
They get no respect, I tell ya Nov 12, 2009
Tokyo Jacket you able to pick up the Paul Johnson radio show ... Tokyo Jacket: Oh, by the way, Ingram has also played 9 games ... Wrong again Tokyo Jacket. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Japan's Emperor Marks 20th Year on Throne Nov 12, 2009
(TOKYO) Japan's Emperor Akihito, marking the 20th anniversary of his coronation Thursday, says he is concerned young people are forgetting their history. Akihito said Japan must not forget its past and especially the turbulent years his father, the late Emperor Hirohito, was on the throne if it is to learn from its mistakes. (Time.com)
Asia shares higher, gold hits record Nov 12, 2009
"Even though fears of the US economy dipping again are receding, the biggest boosts are the signs that no stimulus measures will be revoked until a recovery is really confirmed," said Kenichi Hirano at Tachibana Securities in Tokyo. AUSSIE HITS 15-MTH HIGH. (India Times)
World shopping tour up for grabs Nov 12, 2009
com calls the Second Best Job in the World will keep a blog, find bargains, and compare shopping cultures in Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Milan, New York, Paris and Tokyo. In May, Briton Ben Southall won a Best Job in the World competition at a tourism agency in Australia to be a caretaker on an idyllic island. (Business Report, South Africa)
Japan emissions fell by 6.2% Nov 12, 2009
TOKYO: Japanese greenhouse gas emissions sank 6. 2% to 1. (India Times)
Obama set to launch debut Asia mission Nov 12, 2009
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'Strong dollar important for US' Nov 11, 2009
TOKYO: US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said here on Wednesday that a strong dollar was "very important" to the United States, seeking to reassure Asian nations concerned about the greenback's recent slump. "I believe deepl 00004000 y that it's very important for the US and the economic health of the US that we maintain a strong dollar," Geithner told reporters. (India Times)
Master distillers take star turn in bourbon world Nov 11, 2009
"They are as foreign and almost exotic in New York, Chicago or San Francisco as they are in Tokyo or London," Cowdery said. Bathed in loud music under tents at the recent Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, some star-struck fans were surprised at their easy access to the distillers of world-class spirits. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Boy killed in hallway of high school; student arrested Nov 11, 2009
Obama masks in Tokyo and more. Celebrities on 'Sesame Street. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
US announces NKorea nuclear talks Nov 11, 2009
In this photo released by Korean Central News Agency and distributed by Korea News Service in Tokyo, French envoy Jack Lang, left, is greeted by North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun as they meet in Pyongyang, capital of the reclusive nation, on Tuesday November 10, 2009. The French president's special envoy on North Korea held talks Tuesday with the country's foreign minister during a visit to Pyongyang to explore the possibility of establishing diplomatic ties with the communist regime. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Kragthorpe Previews Saturday's Home Game Against Syracuse Nov 10, 2009
Syracuse and Louisville met in Tokyo in 1989 with the Orange winning 24-13. GAME FACTS - Louisville (3-6, 0-4) vs. Syracuse (3-6, 0-4) Date: Saturday, Nov. 14 Time: Noon ET Site: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium (40,000), Louisville, Ky. (Uoflsports.com)
Sales 21,506mn Yen YY2.4% / Ordinary Income 312mn Yen QTR Results of TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS (eol News) Nov 10, 2009
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS Co., Ltd(TOKYO: - ) News ... Tokyo Stock Exchange ... Tlisted on NASDAQ Japan Market in 2001 (stock code: 4331) and listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in March 2006. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dollar near 15-month low against basket of currencies Nov 10, 2009
TOKYO: The dollar hovered just above a 15-month low against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as investors looked to return to leveraged carry trades, supporting the euro and high-yielders ... "With relatively solid stocks and higher commodity prices, and major events out of the way, market sentiment has shown a sense of relief," said Mitsuru Sahara, chief manager at currency derivatives trading at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ.. (India Times)
Asia stocks, currencies rise Nov 10, 2009
Shares of Japan's Toshiba Corp were up 2 per cent in Tokyo after the company made a solo bid for French nuclear reactor builder Areva's transmission and distribution business. The dollar was flat against a basket of major currencies, after hitting a 15-month low overnight, but lost ground early on to Asian currencies on rising risk appetite. (India Times)
Oil below $79 as storm fears abate Nov 10, 2009
"People are more confident about a global recovery due to positive economic news except for the (US) unemployment numbers which are a lagging indicator," said Tony Nunan, risk management executive at Mitsubishi Corp in Tokyo. Global stocks surged on Monday after the Group of 20 finance ministers pledged to keep economic stimulus programs in place until a recovery was assured. (India Times)
ANA to Launch Innovative Services on International Flights Nov 10, 2009
Tokyo, Nov 10, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - ANA announces the launch of exciting new products and services under the original brand concept "Inspiration of Japan," starting from February 2010, on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, beginning on Tokyo-North America and Tokyo-Europe routes ... It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of US$8 ... All Nippon Airways Public Relations (Tokyo Office) TEL +81-(0)3-6735-1111 Email m.tezuka@ana. (JCN Network, Japan)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
Paul, Memphis, Tokyo, Osaka 2009: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Memphis, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, New York John F. Kennedy, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Paris de Gaulle. (USA Today -- Money)
Gold strikes all-time high above $1,100/oz Nov 9, 2009
Premiums remained depressed at $1 an ounce to the spot London price in Tokyo, where retail investors kept cashing on gold's rise to new peaks. "Nothing has changed. The industrial sector is very quiet because the gold price is very high," said a dealer in Tokyo. (India Times)
Julie Bishop almost said that whatever the Opposition said about China didn't matter. Nov 9, 2009
"I've visited China before as minister for education and the discussions were much more frank, open and forthright than I was expecting," said Bishop, on the phone from Tokyo before arriving back in Perth yesterday. "There were fascinating philosophical discussions. I didn't feel I had received this kind of welcome before.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Traveling from the tuna markets of Tokyo -- where some wholesalers reportedly have tons of that delicious red meat frozen against future shortages -- to the streets of London, the straits of Gibraltar and the coast of Senegal, British director Rupert Murray paints a dire but colorful portrait of the global overfishing crisis ... Villain: You can debate the semantics, but the Japanese have found a loophole in the international whaling moratorium that permits them to flout the law's spirit, if not... (Salon)
The Golden Age, Part II Nov 8, 2009
The most prominent element for Downtown is the new Little Tokyo/Arts District station at the northeast corner of Alameda and First streets ... The Little Tokyo station is expected to increase Downtowns access not only to East Los Angeles, but to the Gold Line alignment to Pasadena ... All of our projects are designed by an architect and artists, but what youll see along this alignment is a lot of architecture and artwork that reflects the cultural influences of East Los Angeles and Little... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Obama to attend Hood memorial Nov 8, 2009
Obama was scheduled to arrive in Asia on Thursday, but a source familiar with his planning said yesterday that the president would arrive in Tokyo - his first stop on the schedule - a day later than expected. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the White House plans to release a revised schedule in the coming days to reflect Obama s plans to travel to Texas. (Boston Globe)
Obama Honors Fort Hood Soldiers, Civilians Who Aided Victims of Shooting Nov 8, 2009
Updated: New York, Nov 08 04:21 London, Nov 08 09:21 Tokyo, Nov 08 18:21. RESOURCES. (Bloomberg -- US)
SKorea's Pohang wins Asian Champions League Nov 8, 2009
TOKYO (AP) -- South Korea's Pohang Steelers won the Asian Champions League title Saturday, beating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 in the final for a record third continental title ... Both sides threatened in the closing minutes of the match at Tokyo's National Stadium, but the Saudi side -- dubbed "K-League Killers" by Korean media for its past mastery of South Korean clubs -- failed to find an equalizer ... " Al Ittihad nearly scored several times in the first half, including a searing free... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
The Airport: Delta deal best way to keep flying high Nov 7, 2009
Need to catch a lunchtime flight bound for Tokyo. You can do it nonstop from here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Airplane part falls onto N.Y. homes front lawn Nov 7, 2009
The aircraft, a Boeing 777, doesn't need the part to fly and carried on safely to its destination, Tokyo, aviation officials said. Delta personnel reported the engine part missing following an inspection after the plane landed following its 14-hour flight, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Arlene Salac said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dalai Lama's Visit to Indian Border Town Prompts Tensions, More Security Nov 7, 2009
Updated: New York, Nov 07 04:23 London, Nov 07 09:23 Tokyo, Nov 07 18:23 ... If my visit creates problems, Im very sad, thats all, the Tibetan leader told reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 31, speaking of his planned visit. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Indian engineers becoming backbone of Japan's IT industry Nov 7, 2009
TOKYO: Indian system engineers have emerged as the backbone of Japan's IT industry and more are flocking to the country which is witnessing a steep decline in its work force ... Tokyo's Edogawa Ward has the highest number of Indian residents, at about 2,200 ... After visa requirements for engineers working in Japan were eased in 2001, Indians flocked to the ward because it is close to the centre of Tokyo and prices are lower than in other wards. (India Times)
The citys new front man Nov 7, 2009
If you look at how Nashville got ahead, they didn t send the head of the chamber to Mumbai, Tokyo or Beijing ... We have to have leadership that is able to sit down in Tokyo, Madrid or wherever to get them to make that commitment. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
America is rusting because of free trade Nov 7, 2009
Finally, in a move of striking symbolic significance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) passed over Chicago (as well as Madrid and Tokyo) to Rio de Janeiro to be the host of the 2016 summer Olympics, the first time a South American nation was selected for the honor. Until the Olympic vote took place, Chicago was considered a strong contender, especially since former Chicago resident Barack Obama personally appeared in Copenhagen to lobby the IOC. Nonetheless, in a development that... (Salon)
Dollar stable before US jobs data Nov 6, 2009
TOKYO: The dollar was steady against the euro and the yen in Asian trade Friday as market players grew cautious ahead of US jobs data and a Group of 20 finance ministers' meeting, traders said ... 70 yen in Tokyo afternoon trade, unchanged fr 00004000 om New York late Thursday ... "There is still an appetite for risk-taking in the market but it's difficult for players to take aggressive positions before the jobs data and the G20," said Yuji Saito, head of forex at Societe Generale in Tokyo. (India Times)
Government Said to Ask Lenders to Give Bridging Loans to Japan Airlines Nov 6, 2009
Updated: New York, Nov 06 04:18 London, Nov 06 09:18 Tokyo, Nov 06 18:18 ... Development Bank of Japan, Mizuho Financial Group Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. and representatives attended a meeting at the Transport Ministry today in Tokyo, said the people, who declined to be identified as the discussions are private ... Tsujimoto declined to comment when asked today in Tokyo if she was meeting with lenders. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asia stocks, oil advance Nov 6, 2009
"I think the market is likely to rise both if the (US employment) numbers come in as forecast as well as if there's a positive surprise," said Nagayuki Yamagishi, a strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities in Tokyo. "Even though the unemployment rate is likely to hit 10 per cent, this will not badly affect things since it's unavoidable. Employment can't recover that fast.". (India Times)
CBS, BBCA America Lead Broadcast, Cable With Business, Financial Reporting Emmy Nods Nov 6, 2009
For its part, BBC World Newss America earned three nominations: Tokyo in the Downturn in the category for outstanding coverage of a current business news story in a regularly scheduled newscast; and China Rising and Return to White Horse Village, both in outstanding interpretation or analysis of a business news story in a regularly scheduled newscast. HDNet, the Council on Foreign Relations and The Wall Street Journal Web sites one apiece. (Multichannel News)
Japan to offset spending freeze with jobs Nov 6, 2009
TOKYO: Japan's government dismissed the central bank's view that there was little chance of the economy slipping back into recession, saying instead that Tokyo will need to stimulate the economy next year to prevent such a dip ... Japan's government dismissed the central bank's view that there was little chance of the economy slipping back into recession, saying instead that Tokyo will need to stimulate the economy next year to prevent such a dip. (India Times)
MS-Yahoo partnership outside US Nov 6, 2009
TOKYO: Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company could look to extend its search engine partnership with Yahoo outside the United States, if it gets regulatory approval. Earlier this year Microsoft and Yahoo signed a 10-year Web search partnership to challenge Google, a pact that US and European antitrust regulators are evaluating. (India Times)
Uyghur activist seeks talks with Beijing Nov 6, 2009
TOKYO - Following the bloody clashes in July in Urumqi, the capital of the restive Xinjiang region in China, Uyghur activist Rebiya Kadeer found herself in the midst of another controversy, having been accused by the Chinese government of instigating the riots ... Reporter Catherine Makino caught up with her on Friday in Tokyo ... They hear my words through Radio Free Asia [which also interviewed her in Tokyo. (Asia Times Online)
Toyota surprises with Q2 profit Nov 5, 2009
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp reported a surprise quarterly profit and slashed its annual loss forecast by more than half as sales and cost cutting beat its forecasts, putting it on track to follow Japanese rivals into the black next year. Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker by sales, wrapped up an earnings season dominated by rosier projections from Japanese automakers as they squeeze out savings and boost manufacturing efficiencies to offset the damaging rise in the yen. (India Times)
Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Plan to Build Shanghai Park Nov 5, 2009
Updated: New York, Nov 05 04:25 London, Nov 05 09:25 Tokyo, Nov 05 18:25 ... The other Disney park in Asia is Tokyo Disneyland, which opened in 1983 ... Theres no need for me to go to Hong Kong or Tokyo anymore. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Windows 7 Japan sales 'fantastic': MS Nov 5, 2009
TOKYO: Sales of Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows 7 operating system have been ``fantastic'' in Japan since its launch last month, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday ... People don't buy operating systems, they buy computers with operating systems on them,'' Ballmer told reporters during a presentation in Tokyo. (India Times)
Asian shares dip on Fed outlook Nov 5, 2009
"Investors were pushing the market lower, preparing for more selling by investors such as hedge funds in case US jobs data raises a disturbance," said Tsuyoshi Segawa, an equity strategist at Mizuho Securities in Tokyo. Japan's Nikkei share index slid 1. (India Times)
