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World stocks rally on hunt for risk, yen soft

World stocks flirted with record highs on Wednesday and the yen remained under pressure as receding expectations for rising interest rates encouraged investors to chase higher-yielding assets.

Nintendo closes in on Sony in market value

Nintendo Co. Ltd. shot past Panasonic maker Matsushita in market value on Wednesday and closed in on Sony Corp. as investors watched it unseat Sony as unrivalled king of the game industry.

OECD jobs report shows darker side of globalisation

Globaliz ation is good, but people are earning less of the wealth generated by economic growth and integration as the decades go by, the OECD said on Tuesday.

Google launches YouTube local language sites

Literally, it might be known as Voustube, Voitubo or Vocetubo, but the world's most popular video-sharing site introduced local-language sites in nine countries on Tuesday that will all just go by YouTube.

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Japan, U.S. firms to directly share defense info: paper

Japan and the United States are set to allow private defense contractors to directly share and transfer information on defense technology, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.

Goldman Sachs shares fall as profit barely rises

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. barely managed to show a rise in quarterly profit as a sharp drop in fixed income trading revenue offset record investment banking fees and strong equities income.

Global equities bounce back as bonds stabilize

Global stocks surged ahead on Thursday led by overnight Wall Street gains as bond markets settled down after more than a week of losses.

Hedge funds' hopes rise for China opening

Hedge funds, known for flexing their financial muscles around the globe but still largely shut out of China, hope the quickening pace of Beijing's reforms will open new gateways into the world's fourth-largest economy.

Nikkei edges lower on rate worry but exporters up

The Nikkei average slipped 0.16 percent on Wednesday as Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. and other property firms fell on concerns about rising interest rates, while a slide in metal prices hit metal shares.

Japan to see more shareholder activism

Japan still lacks a culture of shareholder activism but that may change as it tries to keep up with rapid shifts in the global financial environment, European Commissioner Charlie McCreevy said on Wednesday.

Japan surplus beats forecasts on firm exports

Japan's current account surplus rose more than expected in April thanks to firm exports and gains in investment income, a sign that the world's second-largest economy continues to enjoy a solid recovery.

Nikkei slips 0.4 pct, Toshiba edges up

The Nikkei average edged down 0.41 percent on Tuesday as shares of shipping firms and airlines fell on concern about higher fuel costs and investors took profits in Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. and other recent gainers.

Court Rules Against Gov't in Consumer Fraud Scam

A Japanese district court ordered the government to pay 670 million yen ($5.66M) in compensation to victims of fraud by failed mortgage securities firm Daiwa Toshi Kanzai on Wednesday.

Japan Plans Tighter IP Telephony Rules

The communications ministry in Japan plans to tighten regulations for Internet-Protocol (IP) telephony, after a blackout incident affected millions of customers last month, according to a report.

Japan Company Spending Reaches Record

Spending by Japan's largest companies increased to a record first quarter, indicating that corporate sector strength is helping the world's second largest economy grow.

Japanâ€™s Jobless Rate Falls to 9-Year Low

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Japan fell to 3.8 percent from 4 percent, compared to the previous month, the government said Tuesday.

Toyota Outpaces Japanese Rivals in China Production

Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday started production at its new plant in Tianjin, China, putting it in the lead of all Japanese automakers in terms of production capacity in China.

Tokyo Policymakers Dispute Cab Fare Policy

Recent surveys show many taxi drivers in Tokyo are suffering from lower incomes, prompting a move for fare increases, but some policy makers dispute that a rate hike is the solution.

Japan Leads the World in Innovation: Study

Japan is the global leader for innovation, with Switzerland, the United States and Sweden trailing behind, according to a new study.

Corporate Bankruptcies in Japan up 3.1 Pct

The number of corporate bankruptcies rose 3.1 percent in April, compared to the same month last year, to 1,121, a private credit research agency reported, according to Kyodo News Service.

Product Safety Rules Tightened in Japan

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan is now requiring home appliance manufacturers to report serious accidents caused by their products, according to a report by Asashi Shimbun on Monday.

'Titanic' Contemporary Cruises to Japan

The worldâ€™s oldest ocean-going passenger vessel, two years younger than the ill-fated Titanic, arrived in Japan's southernmost island over the weekend as part of a global tour.

Japan Fruit Juice Prices Rising on Hurricanes, Biofuel

Prices for pure fruit juice in Japan are increasing due to strong demand for biofuel and hurricanes in the U.S., according to industry officials.

Japan's Carmakers Boosting U.S. Production

Major Japanese automakers are focusing on boosting their production bases in the U.S. to meet strong demand for Japanese cars and avoid trade disputes, reports Kyodo news service.

Abe Offering to Yasukuni Shrine Reignites Controversy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made an offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine during a Shinto festival in late April, a chief Cabinet official revealed Tuesday, reigniting a dispute among Japanese leaders, some who believe the act may harm foreign relations.

Aflac Rises On Strong US Sales

Shares supplemental health insurance provider Aflac Inc. (NYSE: AFL) as the company posted first quarter earnings that exceeded estimates, as strong U.S. sales offset its declining Japan sales.