Saturday, November 16, 2024

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tick-Tock: The Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark

TOKYO (AP) — Tick-Tock-Tick.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mostly rise on virus vaccines, Yellen hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Tuesday, encouraged by news on the development of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly rise on virus vaccine, Yellen hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, encouraged by news on the development of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly rise on virus vaccine, Yellen hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, encouraged by news on the development of
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Global shares mixed as vaccine news lifts only some regions

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Tuesday as optimism that a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

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.
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

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

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.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Combining forces

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Honda shows new business jet in Japan

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Japan: Recall overhaul needed for global woes

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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