Japan’s Nomura shares tumble after brokerage announces $5.6 billion equity saleTOKYO — Investors unloaded shares of Nomura Holdings Inc. Friday after Japan’s leading brokerage announced its biggest ever equity sale. Japan’s new leader tests diplomatic skills on first trip abroad, gets mixed reviewsTOKYO — Before Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama took office, diplomacy was seen as his weakest point. Now, he can’t seem to get enough of it. Japan launches investigation into existence of secret nuclear pacts with WashingtonTOKYO — Japan’s new government launched an investigation Friday into whether previous administrations entered secret security pacts with Washington, including one said to endorse U.S. nuclear-armed ships despite a policy of barring such weapons. New Japanese leader sys NKorean nuclear weapons, missiles threaten entire worldUNITED NATIONS — Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama warned the world community that North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles threaten not only North Asia but the whole international community, and “cannot be condoned under any circumstances.” Japanese government freezes construction of dam, could mark end of big public works projectsNAGANOHARA, Japan — Giant gray pylons loom over this hot springs town — part of a $5 billion dam project that now may never be finished. Japan Airlines president says money-losing carrier applying for public fundsTOKYO — The president of Japan Airlines said Thursday the money-losing carrier is applying for public funds to help turn around the company after it was pummeled by the downturn in global air travel, but it quickly received a reluctant response from the transport minister. World stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil priceSEOUL, South Korea — World stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly. Honda shows unicycle-like small ‘personal mobily’ device that helps elderly get aroundTOKYO — Honda’s new “personal mobility” device looks like a unicycle, but all you need to do to zip around on it — sideways as well as forward and back — is lean your weight into the direction you want to go. Japan remains mired in slump as exports and imports tumble in August; car exports fall by halfTOKYO — Japan’s exports tumbled 36 percent in August — with car shipments falling by half — and imports also contracted sharply, the government said Thursday, showing the world’s No. 2 economy remains mired in a deep slump. SKorea president says non-nuclear NKorea prerequisite to unified KoreaUNITED NATIONS — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Wednesday that North Korea must scrap its atomic weapons programs before the divided Korean Peninsula can be unified with the signing of a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. Obama, new Japanese leader meet for first time, pledge cooperation despite campaign rhetoricNEW YORK — President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Wednesday that their countries’ alliance will remain strong despite recent signals by the new Japanese leader that he is shifting away from Washington. Jailed former Taiwanese president petitions US, demands releaseTAIPEI, Taiwan — Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian has been indicted on new embezzlement charges just weeks after being sentenced to life in prison, and has filed a lawsuit claiming that the U.S. legally controls Taiwan and should release him from detention, officials and a lawyer said Wednesday. Obama tells world audience that fixing problems not just ‘America’s endeavor’UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama challenged world leaders Wednesday to shoulder more of the globe’s critical burdens, promising a newly cooperative partner in America but sternly warning they can no longer castigate the U.S. as a go-it-alone bully while still demanding it cure all ills. Analysis: Time growing short for ’seizing historic opportunity’ and climate deal in DecemberUNITED NATIONS — The man from the middle of the Indian Ocean, from one of the tiniest of nations, told his fellow presidents he knew “you are not really listening.” Obama, China vow action on climate change even as prospects dim for treaty by year’s endUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao each vowed urgent action Tuesday to cool an overheating planet, even as prospects dimmed for a full treaty by the end of the year. Analysis: Despite UN summit push, road to climate deal may extend past December and CopenhagenUNITED NATIONS — It happened in Rio, in 1992: The world officially woke up to the fact it was getting warmer outside. Seventeen years later in New York, the U.N. gathered presidents and premiers to talk about serious steps to turn down the heat. But the political climate may still be too cool for conclusive action. Japanese PM pledges deep greenhouse cuts, money for poorer countriesUNITED NATIONS — Japan’s new prime minister is pledging a deep cut in greenhouse gases blamed for climate change. Japanese brewer Suntory makes binding offer for European fruit-flavored drink maker OranginaTOKYO — Japan’s Suntory Holdings has made a binding offer to buy European drink maker Orangina from private equity firms Blackstone and Lion Capital, the equity firms said Wednesday. Asia markets higher amid optimism about global recovery; Europe gainsHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were narrowly higher Tuesday amid optimism the region’s economies can help lead a global recovery. European markets also rose. Asian markets narrowly higher amid optimism region is leading global recoveryHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were narrowly higher Tuesday amid optimism the region’s economies can help lead a global recovery. US looks to China for progress on North Korea before direct talksNEW YORK — The Obama administration and its top Asian allies agreed Monday that direct U.S.-North Korean talks may be the best way to bring North Korea back to the nuclear negotiating table, American officials said. US wants equal ties with new Japanese gov, pushes for continuity on military agreementsNEW YORK — Eager to play down differences with a newly elected Japanese government, a State Department official said Monday the United States will not dictate policy to its longtime ally, even as it pushed for aspects of the countries’ security alliance to remain the same. US wants equal ties with new Japanese gov, pushes for continuity on US military agreementNEW YORK — The United States said Monday that it does not want to dictate policy to a new independent-minded Japanese government, even as it pushed for some aspects of the countries’ security alliance to remain the same. AP Interview: UN climate chief says China poised to take leadUNITED NATIONS — As the United States lags on climate legislation, China is poised to join the European Union in claiming “front-runner” status among nations battling climate change, the U.N. climate chief said Monday. US ties, tackling climate change in focus as Japan’s new leader heads for international debutTOKYO — Just five days in office, Japan’s prime minister left Monday for his debut on the world stage, where he is to meet with the leaders of the U.S., China and Russia and promote his ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gases in a speech at the U.N. Japan may give more aid to Afghanistan after refueling mission backing US-led coalition endsTOKYO — Tokyo is considering sending more financial aid to Afghanistan after its current naval refueling mission supporting the U.S.-led coalition ends next January, but has no intention of sending ground troops to the region, Japan’s new foreign minister said Sunday. Bear in Japan injures 9 at highway rest stop, shot dead inside souvenir shopTOKYO — A bear injured nine people at highway rest stop in central Japan before being shot dead in a souvenir shop, a firefighter said Sunday. Asian leaders aim to press greater voice on global financial decisions, will face demands tooWASHINGTON — Asian leaders at this week’s economic summit will demand a greater voice in the way global financial institutions make crucial decisions. Likewise, the world’s established powers will have some demands of their own. Asian countries at G-20 push for greater decision-making role, face demands on climate, tradeWASHINGTON — Asian leaders gathering at next week’s economic summit in Pittsburgh will be demanding a greater voice in the way global financial institutions make crucial decisions. Likewise, the world’s established powers will have some demands of their own for the rising Asian nations. Obama to meet Japan’s prime minister at UN; meetings also set with Russia, China leadersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will meet Japan’s new leader for the first time at the United Nations next week. |
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