Japanese firms fear effects of yen's surge
Japanese electronics and auto makers are increasingly concerned that the recent surge in the yen against the dollar could affect the performance of their export-oriented businesses. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 5:50 JST).
Govt,TEPCO:1st goal attained in stabilization plan
The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company are set to announce that they have completed the first step of a plan to cool the nuclear reactors at the utility's Fukushima Daiichi plant. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 5:51 JST).
US, Australia conducting joint military drills
The United States and Australia are conducting large-scale joint military exercises across Australia amid growing tension between Southeast Asian countries and China over territorial claims in the South China Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 5:51 JST).
Bon dance festival held in Malaysia
A version of Japan's traditional Bon dance festival has been held near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 9:15 JST).
Obama meets Dalai Lama
US President Barack Obama has underscored the importance of protection of human rights of Tibetans in China at a meeting with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 11:02 JST).
Chavez flies back to Cuba for cancer treatment
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has gone to Cuba again to receive chemotherapy, raising speculation about his health. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 11:02 JST).
Kansai Electric shuts down reactor
A power company in western Japan shut down a reactor on Saturday night at its nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture following trouble in an emergency cooling system. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 11:02 JST).
Typhoon Ma-on heading northwest south of Japan
A very large, strong typhoon is over the Pacific Ocean south of Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 12:55 JST).
Hosono: Reactors to resume after safety secured
Japan's minister in charge of nuclear crisis has indicated that resumption of reactors taken out of service for regular inspections will be approved after their safety is ensured. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 12:55 JST).
Tohoku summer festivals gather in Sendai
Six summer festivals of northeastern Japan have gathered in an event to encourage reconstruction from the March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 15:00 JST).
SDF builds tuberculosis sanatorium in Haiti
Japan's Self-Defense Force personnel helping in the reconstruction of Haiti have rebuilt part of a tuberculosis sanatorium where a Japanese woman has been looking after patients. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 17:10 JST).
Astronauts send messages to World Cup finalists
Japanese and US astronauts staying at the International Space Station sent a videotaped message to their national soccer teams who will be playing in the women's World Cup soccer final on Sunday. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 17:10 JST).
Anti-Chinese protest held for 7th week in Vietnam
An anti-Chinese protest over the territorial dispute in the South China Sea was held for the 7th consecutive week in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi on Sunday. (NHK World Daily News, 17 Jul 17:10 JST).
JETRO opens first office in inland China
The Japan External Trade Organization held an opening ceremony for its first office in inland China on Sunday. (NHK World Daily News, 18 Jul 0:49 JST).
38% of disaster-zone firms cannot be contacted
A survey has found that nearly 40 percent of the businesses in the area hit by the March 11th earthquake and tsunami cannot be contacted. (NHK World Daily News, 18 Jul 0:49 JST).
UK phone-hacking scandal expands
A phone-hacking scandal involving Rupert Murdoch's media company is expanding in Britain and the Prime Minister and the police are becoming targets of criticism. (NHK World Daily News, 18 Jul 0:49 JST).
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