Tag: Japan
Earthquake Rattles Japanese Animation Industry
by Bruce Kennedy on Mar.21, 2011, under Towing
One of Japan’s best-known exports, its unique style of animation, faces a new crisis — a disruption in production following the recent earthquake and tsunami. The multi-billion-dollar “anime” industry has already been challenged by overseas competition and high employee turnover at home.
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Earthquake Rattles Japanese Animation Industry originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:00:00.
G-7 Pledges to Restrain Japanese Yen
by Lauren Cooper on Mar.18, 2011, under Towing
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index advanced 2.7% on Friday, ending a turbulent week at 9,207. In Hong Kong the Hang Seng Index inched up 0.1% to 22,300 and in China the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.3% to close at 2,907.
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G-7 Pledges to Restrain Japanese Yen originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:50:00.
The Perils of Pessimism: Are Investors Ignoring the Good News?
by Vishesh Kumar on Mar.17, 2011, under Towing
It’s easy to be pessimistic these days. Libya’s civil war, surging oil prices and the disaster in Japan have combined forces to send financial markets tumbling. But the cold, hard facts about the economy paint a more optimistic picture.
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The Perils of Pessimism: Are Investors Ignoring the Good News? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:00:00.
Filed Under: Energy, Economy, Investing, Market News, Investment
Rubin, Paulson Give Mixed Forecast on U.S. & Global Economic Recovery
by Jane L. Levere on Mar.17, 2011, under Towing
Two veteran observers of the global economy, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and hedge fund manager John Paulson, offer mixed forecasts on immediate and long-term economic prospects.
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Rubin, Paulson Give Mixed Forecast on U.S. & Global Economic Recovery originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:00:00.
Toyota to Keep Japanese Plants Idle Into Next Week
by David Schepp on Mar.16, 2011, under Towing
The Japanese automaker has extended its halt on vehicle production at its plants in Japan through March 22, as the country continues to reel from the devastation of last week’s massive 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami.
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Toyota to Keep Japanese Plants Idle Into Next Week originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:40:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Honda Motor Co, Toyota, Autos







