To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be “safe and secure” and tried to disconnect the state of emergency from the fate of the games.
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To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be “safe and secure” and tried to disconnect the state of emergency from the fate of the Games.
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Ex-Nissan exec says automaker sought to hide Ghosn's pay
TOKYO (AP) — A former Nissan chief operating officer outlined in a Japanese court Tuesday the pains company officials took to hide star executive Carlos Ghosn’s pay, and how they had worried about his quitting for a rival.
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Global shares fall as pandemic fears overshadow aid hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and U.S. futures were mostly lower Monday as hopes for more U.S. economic aid were countered by fears over spreading damage from the pandemic.
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Asian shares mostly higher on optimism despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday as bullish sentiment persisted despite continuing signs of economic damage from the pandemic.
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Asian shares mostly higher on optimism despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday as bullish sentiment persisted despite continuing signs of economic damage from the pandemic.
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Asian shares mostly up on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after U.S. Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
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Asian shares mostly up on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after U.S. Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
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Global shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Japan starts 1st day under emergency steps to curb virus
TOKYO (AP) — Japan began its first day under a coronavirus state of emergency Friday with much of life going on as usual, including morning commuter trains shuttling crowds of mask-wearing people at bustling stations.
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Asian shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Asian shares mostly up on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after U.S. Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
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Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike
TOKYO (AP) — Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.
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Asian shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Japan starts 1st day under emergency steps to curb virus
TOKYO (AP) — Japan began its first day under a coronavirus state of emergency Friday with much of life as usual, including morning commuter trains shuttling crowds of mask-wearing people at bustling stations.
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Asian shares mostly up on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after U.S. Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
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Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike
TOKYO (AP) — Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.
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US stocks up in early trading, recovering some losses
TOKYO (AP) — Stocks are rebounding on Wall Street early Tuesday from their biggest drop since October a day earlier. Energy and materials sectors are leading the gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% at 9:40 a.m. Eastern time. Investors are following a run-off election for two senate seats in …
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Stocks turn lower as virus cases rise, countries lock down
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares turned lower on Tuesday as more countries imposed restrictions on businesses and public life to cope with a stubborn increase in coronavirus infections.
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Global stocks mixed after Wall St drop as virus cases rise
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Tuesday after a retreat on Wall Street on the first trading day of the year.
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Asian stocks mixed after Wall St retreat as virus cases rise
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday, as Japanese shares echoed pullbacks on Wall Street while other regional indexes recouped earlier losses amid continuing worries about surging coronavirus cases.
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Asian stocks track Wall St retreat as COVID caseloads surge
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday, echoing pullbacks on Wall Street as worries grow about surging coronavirus cases in the region.
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Asian stocks mixed after Wall St retreat as virus cases rise
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday, as Japanese shares echoed pullbacks on Wall Street while other regional indexes recouped earlier losses amid continuing worries about surging coronavirus cases.
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Asian stocks track Wall St retreat as COVID caseloads surge
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday, echoing pullbacks on Wall Street as worries grow about surging coronavirus cases in the region.
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Tick-Tock: The Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark
TOKYO (AP) — Tick-Tock-Tick.
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Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other Asian indexes mixed
TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday while the handful that remained open was mixed.
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Japan's emperor acknowledges virus hardship in video message
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito expressed gratitude to medical professionals and acknowledged the hardship caused by the coronavirus in a New Year's Day message shared by video instead of the usual public speech in front of large crowds at the palace.
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Japan's emperor acknowledges virus hardship in video message
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito expressed gratitude to medical professionals and acknowledged the hardship caused by the coronavirus in a New Year's Day message shared by video instead of the usual public speech in front of large crowds at the palace.
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Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other global indexes mixed
TOKYO (AP) — Trading in Tokyo was closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday, while the handful of bourses that remained open in Asia and Europe was mixed.
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Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other Asian indexes mixed
TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday while the handful that remained open was mixed.
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Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other Asian indexes mixed
TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday while the handful that remained open was mixed.
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Tokyo Games sponsors pay $3.3 billion, but more still needed
TOKYO (AP) — Domestic sponsors already have contributed a record $3.3 billion to help pay for the Tokyo Olympics. That's at least twice as much as any previous games.
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Tokyo Games sponsors pay $3.3 billion, but more still needed
TOKYO (AP) — Domestic sponsors already have contributed a record $3.3 billion to help pay for the Tokyo Olympics. That's at least twice as much as any previous games.
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Tokyo Games sponsors pay $3.3 billion, but more still needed
TOKYO (AP) — Domestic sponsors already have contributed a record $3.3 billion to help pay for the Tokyo Olympics. That's at least twice as much as any previous games.
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Tokyo Games sponsors pay $3.3 billion, but more still needed
TOKYO (AP) — Domestic sponsors have already contributed a record of $3.3 billion to help pay for the Tokyo Olympics. That's at least twice as much as any previous Games.
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Stocks edge off record highs as investors gauge outlook
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares turned lower on Monday as investors took a breather after pushing Wall Street to a record high last week on hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Global shares mixed after fresh records on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Global shares fall despite fresh records on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares slipped Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Asian shares fall despite fresh records on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Asian shares fall despite fresh records on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Asian shares mixed despite record high S&P 500
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Asian shares mixed after Wall Street takes pause on optimism
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Thursday, after Wall Street took a pause from the optimism underlined in a record-setting climb earlier in the week.
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World markets subdued as US trading shut for Thanksgiving
TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued on Thursday after significant gains in recent days and as U.S. trading remained closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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World markets subdued as US trading shut for Thanksgiving
TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued on Thursday after significant gains in recent days and as U.S. trading remained closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Global shares mostly rise after Wall Street's pause
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Thursday, although Wall Street had taken a pause from the market optimism underlined in a record-setting climb earlier in the week.
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Asian shares mixed after Wall Street takes pause on optimism
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Thursday, after Wall Street took a pause from the optimism underlined in a record-setting climb earlier in the week.
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Asian shares mixed after Wall Street takes pause on optimism
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday, after Wall Street took a pause from the optimism underlined in a record-setting climb earlier in the week.
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Global stocks edge lower after Dow crests 30,000
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly edged back on Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time as investors cheered news of progress on the development of
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Global shares mostly higher after Dow crests 30,000
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time despite an ongoing pandemic, as progress in development of
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Asian shares rise after Dow crests 30,000 on vaccine hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time despite an ongoing pandemic, as progress in development of
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Asian shares mostly rise after Dow crests 30,000 points
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time despite an ongoing pandemic, as progress in development of
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Asian shares mostly rise after Dow crests 30,000 points
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time despite an ongoing pandemic, as progress in development of
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Asian shares rise after Dow crests 30,000 on vaccine hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time despite an ongoing pandemic, as progress in development of
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Global shares mostly rise on virus vaccines, Yellen hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Tuesday, encouraged by news on the development of
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Asian shares mostly rise on virus vaccine, Yellen hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, encouraged by news on the development of
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Asian shares mostly rise on virus vaccine, Yellen hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, encouraged by news on the development of
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Asian shares mostly climb amid tug of war between hope, fear
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in muted trading Friday after Wall Street eked out modest gains amid a tug of war between worries about the worsening pandemic in the present and optimism that a vaccine will rescue the economy in the future.
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Asian shares mostly climb amid tug of war between hope, fear
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in muted trading Friday after Wall Street eked out modest gains amid a tug of war between worries about the worsening pandemic in the present and optimism that a vaccine will rescue the economy in the future.
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Markets subdued as vaccine hopes offset outbreak concerns
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed in muted trading Friday amid a continuing conflict between current worries over the worsening pandemic and optimism that vaccines will rescue the economy in the future.
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Global shares mixed amid tug of war between hope, fear
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed in muted trading Friday amid a continuing conflict between current worries over the worsening pandemic and optimism that vaccines will rescue the economy in the future.
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Asian shares mostly climb amid tug of war between hope, fear
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in muted trading Friday after Wall Street eked out modest gains amid a tug of war between worries about the worsening pandemic in the present and optimism that a vaccine will rescue the economy in the future.
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Asian shares mixed amid tug of war between hope, fear
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in muted trading Friday after Wall Street eked out modest gains amid a tug of war between worries about the worsening pandemic in the present and optimism that a vaccine will rescue the economy in the future.
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Asian shares mostly climb amid tug of war between hope, fear
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in muted trading Friday after Wall Street eked out modest gains amid a tug of war between worries about the worsening pandemic in the present and optimism that a vaccine will rescue the economy in the future.
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Global shares mixed as vaccine news lifts only some regions
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Tuesday as optimism that a
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Walmart sells majority stake in Japanese Seiyu supermarket
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. retailer Walmart is selling off 85% of its wholly owned Japanese supermarket subsidiary Seiyu, while retaining a 15% stake, in a deal valued at 172.5 billion ($1.6 billion), the companies said Monday.
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Some Asian shares buoyed by news on coronavirus vaccine
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on optimism that a
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Asian shares rise buoyed by news on coronavirus vaccine
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on optimism that a
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Some Asian shares buoyed by news on coronavirus vaccine
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on optimism that a
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Asian shares rise buoyed by news on coronavirus vaccine
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on optimism that a
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Walmart sells majority stake in Japanese Seiyu supermarket
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. retailer Walmart is selling off 85% of its wholly owned Japanese supermarket subsidiary Seiyu, while retaining a 15% stake, in a deal valued at 172.5 billion ($1.6 billion), the companies said Monday.
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Japan pandemic-hit economy returns to growth July-September
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy grew at an annual rate of 21.4% in the last quarter in a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic driven by both private spending and exports.
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Walmart sells majority stake in Japanese Seiyu supermarket
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. retailer Walmart is selling off 85% of its wholly owned Japanese supermarket subsidiary Seiyu, while retaining a 15% stake, in a deal valued at 172.5 billion ($1.6 billion), the companies said Monday.
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Japan pandemic-hit economy returns to growth July-September
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy grew at an annual rate of 21.4% in the last quarter in a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic driven by both private spending and exports.
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Nissan's damages case against absent Ghosn opens in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A civil court trial began Friday in Japan over Nissan’s demand for 10 billion yen, or $95 million, in damages from its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
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Critics speak out on Tokyo Olympic costs, pandemic, fairness
TOKYO (AP) — Three-time Olympic champion gymnast Kohei Uchimura wants the postponed Tokyo Olympics to happen next year. But he's also talked openly about the skepticism in Japan where enthusiasm is muted by health risks, billions of dollars in taxpayer bills, and questions why the Games are a priority amid …
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Nissan's damages case against absent Ghosn opens in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A civil court trial began Friday in Japan over Nissan’s demand for 10 billion yen, or $95 million, in damages from its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
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Critics speak out on Tokyo Olympic costs, pandemic, fairness
TOKYO (AP) — Three-time Olympic champion gymnast Kohei Uchimura wants the postponed Tokyo Olympics to happen next year. But he's also talked openly about the skepticism in Japan where enthusiasm is muted by health risks, billions of dollars in taxpayer bills, and questions why the Games are a priority amid …
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Asian shares drop amid worries over spreading COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have opened lower as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
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Global shares drop on worries over surging virus cases
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly traded lower Friday as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
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Nissan's damages case against absent Ghosn opens in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A civil court trial began Friday in Japan over Nissan’s demand for 10 billion yen, or $95 million, in damages from its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
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Asian shares mostly drop on worries over surging virus cases
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly traded lower Friday as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
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Critics speak out on Tokyo Olympic costs, pandemic, fairness
TOKYO (AP) — Three-time Olympic champion gymnast Kohei Uchimura wants the postponed Tokyo Olympics to happen next year. But he's also talked openly about the skepticism in Japan where enthusiasm is muted by health risks, billions of dollars in taxpayer bills, and questions why the Games are a priority amid …
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Asian shares drop amid worries over spreading COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have opened lower as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
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Asian shares mostly drop on worries over surging virus cases
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly traded lower Friday as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
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Nissan's damages case against absent Ghosn opens in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A civil court trial began Friday in Japan over Nissan’s demand for 10 billion yen, or $95 million, in damages from its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
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Critics speak out on Tokyo Olympic costs, pandemic, fairness
TOKYO (AP) — Three-time Olympic champion gymnast Kohei Uchimura wants the postponed Tokyo Olympics to happen next year. But he's also talked openly about the skepticism in Japan where enthusiasm is muted by health risks, billions of dollars in taxpayer bills, and questions why the Games are a priority amid …
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Asian shares drop amid worries over spreading COVID-19 cases
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have opened lower as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
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Japanese automaker Nissan posts loss amid pandemic, scandal
TOKYO (AP) — Nissan posted a loss of 44.4 billion yen ($421 million) in the last quarter as the pandemic slammed profitability and the Japanese automaker fought to restore a brand image tarnished by a scandal centered on its former star executive Carlos Ghosn.
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Actors connect in 'subconscious' to play young, old Hokusai
TOKYO (AP) — A new film portraying the life of Edo-era painter and printer Hokusai features the artistry of two modern-day Japanese actors.
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Defense begins questioning in Japan trial over Ghosn's pay
TOKYO (AP) — The defense team for former Nissan executive Greg Kelly began questioning a key prosecution witness in a Tokyo court this week, seeking to show the alleged underreporting of income of his boss Carlos Ghosn was devised by others at the automaker.
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Defense begins questioning in Japan trial over Ghosn's pay
TOKYO (AP) — The defense team for former Nissan executive Greg Kelly began questioning a key prosecution witness in a Tokyo court this week, seeking to show the alleged underreporting of income of his boss Carlos Ghosn was devised by others at the automaker.
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Actors connect in 'subconscious' to play young, old Hokusai
TOKYO (AP) — A new film portraying the life of Edo-era painter and printer Hokusai features the artistry of two modern-day Japanese actors.
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Actors connect in 'subconscious' to play young, old Hokusai
TOKYO (AP) — A new film portraying the life of Edo-era painter and printer Hokusai features the artistry of two modern-day Japanese actors.
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Japan's SoftBank back in the black as investments improve
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. said Monday it bounced back to profitability in the last quarter as its investments improved in value.
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Global markets rocket higher on vaccine news, US election
TOKYO (AP) — Stock markets rocketed higher Monday after Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine is effective and investors breathed a sigh of relief after days of U.S. presidential limbo ended with Democrat Joe Biden declared the president-elect.
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Actors connect in 'subconscious' to play young, old Hokusai
TOKYO (AP) — A new film portraying the life of Edo-era painter and printer Hokusai features the artistry of two modern-day Japanese actors.
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World markets rise on relief over U.S. election outcome
TOKYO (AP) — World markets climbed Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after days of U.S. presidential limbo ended with Democrat Joe Biden declared the president-elect.
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Japan's SoftBank back in the black as investments improve
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. said Monday it bounced back to profitability in the last quarter as its investments improved in value.
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Asian shares, US futures surge on relief US election decided
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares and U.S. futures rose Monday on relief the U.S. presidential election results were finally decided, with Joe Biden the president-elect.
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Asian shares, US futures surge on relief US election decided
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares and U.S. futures rose Monday on relief the U.S. presidential election results were finally decided, with Joe Biden the president-elect.
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Japan automaker Honda reports profit rise despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday that its profit rose 23% in the last quarter, despite a pandemic that has slammed businesses around the world.
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Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have sunk into the red.
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Japan automaker Honda reports profit rise despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday that its profit rose 23% in the last quarter, despite a pandemic that has slammed businesses around the world.
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Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have sunk into the red.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan automaker Honda reports profit rise despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday that its profit rose 23% in the last quarter, despite a pandemic that has slammed businesses around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Nintendo's profit soars as pandemic has people playing games
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese company behind Super Mario and Pokemon video games, reported Thursday that its fiscal first half profit more than tripled as passed time while stuck at home during the pandemic playing games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have sunk into the red.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have sunk into the red.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Nintendo's profit soars as pandemic has people playing games
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese company behind Super Mario and Pokemon video games, reported Thursday that its fiscal first half profit more than tripled as passed time while stuck at home during the pandemic playing games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Global shares boosted by stronger China factory data
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday on signs of recovery in manufacturing in China and Europe, though new lockdown measures in major economies are clouding the outlook again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares boosted by stronger China factory data
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday buoyed by further signs of recovery in China's manufacturing sector.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares boosted by stronger China factory data
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday buoyed by further signs of recovery in China's manufacturing sector.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Tokyo festival opens with grueling boxing 'Underdog' film
TOKYO (AP) — Masaharu Take’s films have always focused on painful stories about Japan's “under-class,” people who are often overlooked in a nation stereotyped as monolithically well-to-do.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian stocks fall on worries over rising virus cases, US aid
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares headed lower Wednesday on worries about rising virus counts and Washington's inability to deliver more aid to the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Sony's profits rise as pandemic has people playing games
TOKYO (AP) — Profit at Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. more than doubled in the last quarter on healthy gains in its video game sector, as people stayed home during the pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Tokyo festival opens with grueling boxing 'Underdog' film
TOKYO (AP) — Masaharu Take’s films have always focused on painful stories about Japan's “under-class,” people who are often overlooked in a nation stereotyped as monolithically well-to-do.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Sony's profits rise as pandemic has people playing games
TOKYO (AP) — Profit at Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. more than doubled in the last quarter on healthy gains in its video game sector, as people stayed home during the pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Global stocks slide amid worries over virus cases, US aid
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mostly lower as countries tighten precautions to try to stem rising numbers of coronavirus infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Tokyo festival opens with grueling boxing 'Underdog' film
TOKYO (AP) — Masaharu Take’s films have always focused on painful stories about Japan's “under-class,” people who are often overlooked in a nation stereotyped as monolithically well-to-do.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian stocks fall on worries over rising virus cases, US aid
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares headed lower Wednesday on worries about rising virus counts and Washington's inability to deliver more aid to the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian stocks mostly higher despite worries over virus cases
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly recovered Wednesday from an early decline on worries about rising numbers of coronavirus infections and Washington's inability to deliver more aid to the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian stocks fall on worries over rising virus cases, US aid
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares headed lower Wednesday on worries about rising virus counts and Washington's inability to deliver more aid to the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares little changed on uncertainty over US election
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were little changed in muted trading Monday amid widespread uncertainty over what the U.S. presidential election will portend for markets and economic policy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Global shares fall on uncertainty over US election, pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were lower Monday amid widespread uncertainty over what the U.S. presidential election will portend for markets and economic policy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares little changed on uncertainty over US election
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were little changed in muted trading Monday amid widespread uncertainty over what the U.S. presidential election will portend for markets and economic policy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares mostly fall on uncertainty over US election
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower in muted trading Monday amid widespread uncertainty over what the U.S. presidential election will portend for markets and economic policy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares little changed on uncertainty over US election
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were little changed in muted trading Monday amid widespread uncertainty over what the U.S. presidential election will portend for markets and economic policy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan youngster starts volunteer online message counseling
TOKYO (AP) — Suicides are on the rise among Japanese teens and that worries 21-year-old Koki Ozora, who grew up depressed and lonely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain signed a free trade agreement on Friday, the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on goods like Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan youngster starts volunteer online message counseling
TOKYO (AP) — Suicides are on the rise among Japanese teens and that worries 21-year-old Koki Ozora, who grew up depressed and lonely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain signed a free trade agreement on Friday, the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on goods like Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain signed a free trade agreement on Friday, the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on goods like Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan youngster starts volunteer online message counseling
TOKYO (AP) — Suicides are on the rise among Japanese teens and that worries 21-year-old Koki Ozora, who grew up depressed and lonely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal Friday in the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan youngster starts volunteer online message counseling
TOKYO (AP) — Suicides are on the rise among Japanese teens and that worries 21-year-old Koki Ozora, who grew up depressed and lonely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
World shares mixed as investors eye US economic aid talks
TOKYO (AP) — Stock markets mostly edged lower on Wednesday after Asia closed higher as investors welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports and monitored the prospects for more U.S. economic aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares rise after Wall Street gains on solid earnings
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, cheered by the gains on Wall Street as investors welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares rise after Wall Street gains on solid earnings
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, cheered by the gains on Wall Street as investors welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports from U.S. companies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Global shares subdued as US virus aid hopes fade
TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued on Tuesday as hopes faded that the U.S. will come through with badly needed aid for the economy before the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Global shares mixed as U.S. virus aid hopes fade
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Tuesday, after Wall Street's overnight decline as hopes faded Washington will come through with badly needed aid for the U.S. economy before the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares mixed as U.S. virus aid hopes fade
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday, after Wall Street's overnight decline as hopes faded Washington will come through with badly needed aid for the U.S. economy before the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares echo Wall Street fall as virus aid hopes fade
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares fell moderately Tuesday, echoing Wall Street's decline as hopes faded Washington will come through with badly needed aid for the economy before the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares track Wall Street fall as virus aid hopes fade
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares fell moderately Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight decline as hopes faded Washington will come through with badly needed aid for the U.S. economy before the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan exports fall amid slow recovery from pandemic downturn
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's exports fell at a slower pace in September in a sign that trade damage from the coronavirus pandemic is easing, according to Finance Ministry data released Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares track Wall Street fall as virus aid hopes fade
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares fell moderately Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight decline as hopes faded Washington will come through with badly needed aid for the U.S. economy before the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares echo Wall Street fall as virus aid hopes fade
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares fell moderately Tuesday, echoing Wall Street's decline as hopes faded Washington will come through with badly needed aid for the economy before the U.S. presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan exports fall amid slow recovery from pandemic downturn
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's exports fell at a slower pace in September in a sign that trade damage from the coronavirus pandemic is easing, according to Finance Ministry data released Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Japan exports fall amid slow recovery from pandemic downturn
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's exports fell at a slower pace in September in a sign that trade damage from the coronavirus pandemic is easing, according to Finance Ministry data released Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares mixed amid 2nd wave coronavirus, election fears
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about the U.S. presidential election and an economic stimulus package, on top of fears of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares mixed amid 2nd wave coronavirus, election fears
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about the U.S. presidential election and an economic stimulus package, on top of fears of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Global shares mixed amid virus spike, US aid concerns
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about a U.S. economic stimulus package, on top of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Global shares mixed amid 2nd wave virus, election fears
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about the U.S. presidential election and an economic stimulus package, on top of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Japanese director known for single shots releases Zoom film
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese director who shot to stardom with a zombie movie featuring a delightfully long single shot has for his latest project turned to a video tool that’s become an everyday part of this pandemic era: the Zoom call.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares mixed amid 2nd wave coronavirus, election fears
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about the U.S. presidential election and an economic stimulus package, on top of fears of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares mixed amid 2nd wave coronavirus, election fears
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about the U.S. presidential election and an economic stimulus package, on top of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Japanese director known for single shots releases Zoom film
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese director who shot to stardom with a zombie movie featuring a delightfully long single shot has for his latest project turned to a video tool that’s become an everyday part of this pandemic era: the Zoom call.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Japanese director known for single shots releases Zoom film
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese director who shot to stardom with a zombie movie featuring a delightfully long single shot has for his latest project turned to a video tool that’s become an everyday part of this pandemic era: the Zoom call.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares mostly higher after US rally, aid package hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, as worries about the pandemic kept optimism in check despite a rally that closed out last week on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Global shares rise with US stimulus, virus cases in focus
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose on Monday as investors weighed the prospects of more U.S. economic stimulus and rising coronavirus cases across the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Global shares mostly rise on hopes for US stimulus package
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Monday, though worries about the pandemic kept optimism in check
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares mostly higher after US rally, aid package hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, as worries about the pandemic kept optimism in check despite a rally that closed out last week on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares mostly higher after US rally, aid package hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, as worries about the pandemic kept optimism in check despite a rally that closed out last week on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Japan's economy shrinks 7% in last quarter, risks recession
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy contracted at a dismal 7.1% annual rate during the October-December period, worse than the initial estimate, raising fears the world's third largest economy could be headed to a recession.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Japan Olympic Minister: Games could be held any time in 2020
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Olympic minister said Tuesday the contract to hold the Tokyo Games only specifies the event has to be held during 2020.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Japan Olympic Minister: Games could be held any time in 2020
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Olympic minister said Tuesday the contract to hold the Tokyo Games only specifies the event has to be held during 2020.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Japan Olympic Minister: Games could be held any time in 2020
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Olympic minister said Tuesday the contract to hold the Tokyo Games only specifies the event has to be held during 2020.
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Combining forces
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Honda shows new business jet in Japan
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Japan: Recall overhaul needed for global woes
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Despite China slump, Toyota stays on top
TOKYO - Toyota shrugged off China sales woes to stay the world's top selling automaker for the first half of this year, outpacing U.S. rival General Motors Co., which boasted such bragging rights for seven decades until 2008.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Toyota takes global sales lead from GM
TOKYO - Toyota bounced back from safety recalls and natural disasters, selling 4.97 million vehicles globally in the first half of the year to retake its crown as the world's top automaker from General Motors Co.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Toyota expects annual profit to fall 31 percent
TOKYO - Toyota forecasts its annual profit to dive 31 percent, hammered by production disruptions from parts shortages, but its outlook Friday projects a robust recovery from the earthquake and tsunami in coming months.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Meltdown likely under way at Japanese reactor
IWAKI, Japan - Cooling systems failed at a second nuclear reactor, where a top government spokesman said a partial meltdown is likely under way on Japan's devastated coast Sunday, hours after an explosion at a nearby unit made leaking radiation, or even outright meltdown, the central threat to the country …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Toyota 'prince' needs to steer company in crisis
TOKYO - Under fire as reticent and indecisive, Toyota President Akio Toyoda must demonstrate he is tackling safety lapses at the automaker - founded by his grandfather - when he faces a grilling by U.S. lawmakers next week.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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