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Japan February surplus at 3-year high
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2015
» Japan's current account balance posted its biggest surplus in more than three years in February, as the sharp depreciation of the yen boosted income from abroad while a downturn in global crude oil prices pushed down imports, the government said Wednesday.
Smoke stops Japan train in undersea tunnel
Published on 04/04/2015
» SAPPORO — A Japanese train carrying around 120 passengers made an emergency stop Friday in a tunnel between Hokkaido and Honshu after smoke was detected, forcing the evacuation of all aboard, the operator and local fire fighters said.
Japan Disneyland, Universal Studios draw record visitors
Published on 01/04/2015
» TOKYO — The Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea amusement parks drew a combined 31.38 million visitors in fiscal 2014, hitting a record high for the third consecutive year despite a hike in entrance fees, their operator said Wednesday.
China, Japan duel for Indonesia's high-speed rail
Kyodo News, Published on 30/03/2015
» The Indonesian government will decide this year whether it will go on with a plan to build a high-speed railway system in the country, with China and Japan set to compete with each other to get the project, a senior Indonesian government official said Monday.
Jokowi calls for more Japan investment
Published on 24/03/2015
» TOKYO — Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo called on Japanese companies Tuesday to boost investment in his country, with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations eager to bolster its infrastructure to advance regional connectivity.
Cherry trees come into bloom in Tokyo
Published on 23/03/2015
» TOKYO — Cherry trees have come into bloom in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday, two days earlier than last year and three days earlier than usual.
Narita airport website hacked
Kyodo News, Published on 05/03/2015
» CHIBA, JAPAN — The operator of Narita airport said Thursday that its websites were hacked and people who accessed them earlier this week were redirected to another website and are at risk of computer virus infection.
AirAsia, ANA bid to bail out Skymark
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2015
» ANA Holdings Inc and Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd have notified bankrupt Skymark Airlines Inc of their plans to take part in the struggling airline's restructuring as the company ended accepting applications for sponsorship on Monday.
China's Xi to make first US state visit
Kyodo News, Published on 11/02/2015
» Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Washington in September for his first state visit with US President Barack Obama, China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, a summit that is likely to include discussions on a range of issues from cyber security to climate change.
Japan firms to run Mandalay airport
Kyodo News, Published on 17/11/2014
» A consortium of Mitsubishi Corp and a Japan Airlines Co affiliate has signed a concession agreement with the Myanmar government to operate the country's second-largest airport, Mandalay International Airport, for 30 years, a statement from the consortium said Monday.