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Japan to ask SEC to join insider trading crackdown
Japan's securities regulator plans to ask the US Securities and Exchange Commission to cooperate in a widening probe of insider trading in Japanese shares.
Japan's securities regulator plans to ask the US Securities and Exchange Commission to cooperate in a widening probe of insider trading in Japanese shares.
29th May, 2012
Japan and China to start direct currency trading
Japan said Tuesday it will start direct currency trading with China for the first time, scrapping the dollar as an intermediary unit.
Japan said Tuesday it will start direct currency trading with China for the first time, scrapping the dollar as an intermediary unit.
22nd May, 2012
Iran concerns lift oil in Asia
Oil prices were up on concerns over talks to be held between Tehran and Western countries on its nuclear ambitions, analysts said.
Oil prices were up on concerns over talks to be held between Tehran and Western countries on its nuclear ambitions, analysts said.
17th May, 2012
Asian markets mixed but Greek fears weigh
Asian markets were mixed as the Greek crisis continued to cast a shadow, while economic data from Japan gave traders some positivity.
Asian markets were mixed as the Greek crisis continued to cast a shadow, while economic data from Japan gave traders some positivity.
30th April, 2012
Dollar hits fresh 2-month low vs yen
The dollar hit a fresh two-month low versus the yen staying under pressure after data showed disappointing first-quarter U.S economic growth.
The dollar hit a fresh two-month low versus the yen staying under pressure after data showed disappointing first-quarter U.S economic growth.
28th April, 2012
Dollar falls on Bank of Japan move
The dollar finished Friday down against the euro, pound, yen and Australian dollar after a helter-skelter day of trade.
The dollar finished Friday down against the euro, pound, yen and Australian dollar after a helter-skelter day of trade.
27th April, 2012
Asia week ahead
China’s PMI data is a key economic indicator, but high-level politics is a top focus, with EU officials visiting Myanmar,…
China’s PMI data is a key economic indicator, but high-level politics is a top focus, with EU officials visiting Myanmar,…
26th April, 2012
GPS could speed up tsunami alert systems: researchers
Scientists urge to adopt GPS system for tsunami warnings as it could be more faster than traditional methods.
Scientists urge to adopt GPS system for tsunami warnings as it could be more faster than traditional methods.
25th April, 2012
Asian markets gain ahead of key bank meetings
Asian markets rose on Wednesday as dealers await key policy meetings in the US and Japan this week, while tech stocks were lifted by Apple's earnings.
Asian markets rose on Wednesday as dealers await key policy meetings in the US and Japan this week, while tech stocks were lifted by Apple's earnings.
23rd April, 2012
Japan forgives $3.7 bn in Myanmar debt
Japan has wiped away $3.7 billion in debt owed by Myanmar.
Japan has wiped away $3.7 billion in debt owed by Myanmar.
13th April, 2012
Japan bank to install palm-reading ATMs
The users will be able to prove who they are simply by scanning their hands and entering a PIN and date of birth: the bank said.
The users will be able to prove who they are simply by scanning their hands and entering a PIN and date of birth: the bank said.
10th April, 2012
Asian markets mixed on China, US data
Asian markets were mixed after the holidays, as investors digested weak US jobs data and concerns over the global economy.
Asian markets were mixed after the holidays, as investors digested weak US jobs data and concerns over the global economy.
8th April, 2012
Japan deploys missile defences in Tokyo
Japan has deployed missile batteries in Tokyo to boost its defences against a planned North Korean rocket launch this month.
Japan has deployed missile batteries in Tokyo to boost its defences against a planned North Korean rocket launch this month.
7th April, 2012
Japan, China agree to cooperate over IMF resources
Japanese and Chinese finance ministers on Saturday agreed to cooperate over contributions to the IMF to help subdue Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
Japanese and Chinese finance ministers on Saturday agreed to cooperate over contributions to the IMF to help subdue Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
1st April, 2012
Japan experts warn of future risk of giant tsunami
TOKYO: Revised estimates of the potential impact from an earthquake off Japan’s southern coast show much of the country’s Pacific…
TOKYO: Revised estimates of the potential impact from an earthquake off Japan’s southern coast show much of the country’s Pacific…
28th March, 2012
Italian PM asks Japanese investors to return
Italy's Mario Monti asks Japanese investors to return to Italy, as Europe's debt crisis is nearly over and reforms are being put in place.
Italy's Mario Monti asks Japanese investors to return to Italy, as Europe's debt crisis is nearly over and reforms are being put in place.
21st March, 2012
Snapshots in business
This week saw a massive fiscal scandal in Japan and unhappy protestors against rising oil prices and falling budgets. –…
This week saw a massive fiscal scandal in Japan and unhappy protestors against rising oil prices and falling budgets. –…
21st March, 2012
Crude rebounds in Asia on signs of stronger US demand
SINGAPORE: Oil rebounded from an overnight dive in Asian trade Wednesday as data showing stronger US energy demand outweighed assurances…
SINGAPORE: Oil rebounded from an overnight dive in Asian trade Wednesday as data showing stronger US energy demand outweighed assurances…
9th March, 2012
Picking up the pieces
The March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami devastated the northeastern coast of Japan. These photographs document how the residents are…
The March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami devastated the northeastern coast of Japan. These photographs document how the residents are…
8th March, 2012
US envoy says assured North Korea aid will go where needed
A US envoy said on Thursday he was confident proposed food aid to North Korea would flow to those who really need it, but stopped short of announcing a final deal, part of a nascent agreement to restart nuclear disarmament steps by Pyongyang.
A US envoy said on Thursday he was confident proposed food aid to North Korea would flow to those who really need it, but stopped short of announcing a final deal, part of a nascent agreement to restart nuclear disarmament steps by Pyongyang.
8th March, 2012
‘Ghosts’ stalk Japan’s tsunami city
Rumours of ghosts swirl in Ishinomaki as the city struggles to come to terms with the awful tragedy.
Rumours of ghosts swirl in Ishinomaki as the city struggles to come to terms with the awful tragedy.
3rd March, 2012
From the business world
A quick glance into the world of the business. – Photos by Agencies.…
A quick glance into the world of the business. – Photos by Agencies.…
28th February, 2012
Scientists discuss latest tsunami debris forecast
Scientists are planning to discuss their latest estimates for where the debris is and when it may wash ashore.
Scientists are planning to discuss their latest estimates for where the debris is and when it may wash ashore.
23rd February, 2012
Lone pines symbolise Japan hopes
When Japan’s massive tsunami last march swept through the coastal city of Rikuzentakata, in addition to the damage caused to…
When Japan’s massive tsunami last march swept through the coastal city of Rikuzentakata, in addition to the damage caused to…
10th February, 2012
Business world this week
Highlights of the week in the business world, which saw the decline of has-been photography giant Kodak, the gold rush…
Highlights of the week in the business world, which saw the decline of has-been photography giant Kodak, the gold rush…
3rd February, 2012
The march of the penguins
King penguins walk on a road covered with snow as visitors watch at the Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa city, Japan’s…
King penguins walk on a road covered with snow as visitors watch at the Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa city, Japan’s…
7th January, 2012
Honda cars become costlier
KARACHI, Jan 6: After increase in prices by two leading Japanese car assemblers, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited has also raised prices by Rs20,000-30,000 on different models.
KARACHI, Jan 6: After increase in prices by two leading Japanese car assemblers, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited has also raised prices by Rs20,000-30,000 on different models.
6th January, 2012
Japan plans 40-yr limit on reactors’ life, with exceptions
TOKYO: Japan plans to limit the life of nuclear reactors to 40 years, allowing extensions only under stringent conditions, and…
TOKYO: Japan plans to limit the life of nuclear reactors to 40 years, allowing extensions only under stringent conditions, and…
5th January, 2012
Japan plans futuristic farm in disaster zone
TOKYO: Japan is planning a futuristic farm where robots do the lifting in an experimental project on land swamped by…
TOKYO: Japan is planning a futuristic farm where robots do the lifting in an experimental project on land swamped by…
4th January, 2012
Suzuki Alto 1,000cc: Car maker hints at suspension of production
KARACHI, Jan 3: Pak-Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) has hinted at discontinuation of Suzuki Alto 1,000cc production from the middle of this year
KARACHI, Jan 3: Pak-Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) has hinted at discontinuation of Suzuki Alto 1,000cc production from the middle of this year
