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Olympus raided over accounting scandal

Dec 21 2011 07:30

Japanese prosecutors have raided Olympus HQ, its subsidiaries and the homes of former executives over a $1.7bn accounting scandal.

Economy

Quake knocks Japan into recession

May 19 2011 10:28

The triple blow of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis caused an unexpected contraction of the Japanese economy in the first quarter.

Economy

Haunted by Chernobyl

Apr 12 2011 13:20

How Fukushima differs from Chernobyl.

Economy

Japan recession fears grow

Mar 17 2011 10:32

With trillions of yen wiped off share markets and a surging currency squeezing Japan's all-important export sector, economists fear an extended slump is inevitable.

Economy

Hedge funds hammer Japan stocks

Mar 15 2011 13:10

Fears of rising radiation spread panic and hedge funds bailed out of Japanese stocks, causing them to plunge to the worst level since 1987.

Economy

Japan grapples with nuclear crisis

Mar 14 2011 17:03

Japan scrambled to avert a meltdown at a stricken nuclear plant after a hydrogen explosion at one reactor and exposure of fuel rods at another.

Economy

Japan counts cost of super quake

Mar 11 2011 18:12

As Japan assessed the devastation and hundreds of deaths caused by a massive earthquake, tsunami warnings swept across the Pacific.

Currencies

Japan sounds alarm on soaring yen

Dec 28 2010 09:47

Japan's Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda has warned against a resurgence of the yen, saying the government is ready to again step into forex markets.

Currencies

Euro gains on short-covering

Dec 28 2010 09:41

The euro has gained ground on short-covering, with investors' eyes on key US economic data due to be released.

Economy

Japan forecasts slower growth in 2011

Dec 22 2010 16:48

The pace of Japan's economic growth will halve in fiscal 2011 from this year as a stimulus-driven shopping rush eases and exports fall on a strong yen.

International

Japan running out of options for yen

Aug 31 2010 12:53

Japan's unsuccessful efforts to curtail the strength of the yen illustrates that policy makers are fast running out of options to protect the fragile economy.

International

Japan unveils fresh stimulus plan

Aug 30 2010 15:08

Japan has announced plans for a "swift" stimulus package worth around ¥920bn as it looks to safeguard a fragile recovery and curb the impact of a strong yen.

International

Japan must harness China's rise - analysts

Aug 17 2010 12:05

After posting its weakest growth in three quarters, Japan must safeguard its fragile recovery and work to benefit from the rise of its economic neighbour, say analysts.

International

Concern raised over yen's 'rapid' rise

Aug 12 2010 12:28

Japanese government leaders have voiced concerns about the strength of the yen in a "verbal intervention" aimed at taming the rise of the unit.

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