Dow sheds over 400 points in NY on Wednesday
In the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday morning, the key index plunged more than 400 points at one point amid concerns over the US economic slowdown and Europe's credit crunch. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 1:45 JST).
Economic outlook made downward due to 3/11
The Japanese government is set to downgrade its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2011 to 0.5 percent, down one percentage point from its previous estimate. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 1:57 JST).
Auto sales in China slow down
Auto sales in China are slowing, with a rise of just 2.1 percent in July from the same month of last year. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 1:58 JST).
China to slow down bullet trains
China's government has decided to slow the running speed of the nation's bullet trains, following a deadly accident last month. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 3:18 JST).
Filtering system not working well at TEPCO plant
The decontamination of radioactive water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant is failing to reach its target, putting the timetable for bringing its reactors under control in doubt. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 3:18 JST).
Cameron vows to fight back vs rioters
British Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed to take all-out measures to restore law and order in the streets of his country. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 7:02 JST).
New Thai gov't may improve ties with Cambodia
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra launched her 35-member cabinet on Wednesday. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 7:02 JST).
Both stock prices and euro plunge in Europe
European stock markets plunged on Wednesday amid growing uncertainties over the global economy and fresh worries about France's credit rating. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 7:02 JST).
N. Korea denies shelling in Yellow Sea
North Korea has denied a South Korean allegation that it fired artillery shells into waters near their disputed maritime border in the Yellow Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 7:02 JST).
NY stocks plunge 500 points in NY
Stock prices in New York plunged again on Wednesday with the Dow Jones industrial average plummeting more than 500 points. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 7:09 JST).
US increases sanctions on Syria
The US government has frozen the assets of Syria's state-owned commercial bank and a mobile phone operator. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 9:23 JST).
5 months after March 11th disaster
Thursday marks exactly 5 months since the March 11th earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 9:23 JST).
Obama and Bernanke discuss US economy
US President Barack Obama and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke met on Wednesday to discuss the economic situation in the US and Europe. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 9:23 JST).
Nuclear commission erases children's exposure data
Japan's nuclear watchdog has been found to have erased from its website, data on the results of thyroid checkups for children in Fukushima Prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 10:24 JST).
US says China's military lacks transparency
The US State Department has expressed concern over the lack of transparency in the Chinese military after China's first aircraft carrier embarked on a trial voyage on Wednesday. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 10:42 JST).
Tokyo stock index plunges below 9,000-mark again
Tokyo stocks continue to fall on Thursday morning, sending down the benchmark Nikkei average below the 9,000-mark. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 10:40 JST).
US military keeping radioactive waste in Futenma
The Okinawa prefectural government has asked the Foreign Ministry to provide information on radioactive waste held at a US base in the prefecture. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 11:57 JST).
Japan's leaders keeping close eye on yen
Prime Minister Naoto Kan says Japan has been keeping a close eye on the yen's strength and will continue to do so while considering effective measures. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 10:24 JST).
UN to consider sending more troops to Somalia
The UN Security Council will consider sending additional staff and troops to Somalia, now that Muslim extremists who've been blocking relief efforts have left the capital Mogadishu. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 11:41 JST).
Machinery orders in June rise for 2nd month
Machinery orders in June jumped 7.7 percent from the previous month, marking the 2nd straight month of increase as orders resumed in many industries. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 11:41 JST).
US, S.Korea to continue nuclear talks with N.Korea
The United States and South Korea say they will agree to any future requests for bilateral dialogue from North Korea, although the North's stance remains unchanged on uranium enrichment. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 12:47 JST).
Yen continues to trade near historic high
The Japanese currency continues to trade near its record high against the dollar in Tokyo on Thursday morning, amid persistent worries over the global economic outlook. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 12:35 JST).
Tokyo stock index slips below 9,000
Tokyo stocks fell on Thursday morning, sending the benchmark Nikkei average below the 9,000 mark. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 11:57 JST).
Kesennuma marks 5 months since tsunami
Flower altars were set up across Kesennuma City, Miyagi prefecture on Thursday, exactly 5 months after the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 13:45 JST).
Tourists enjoy freezing temperatures in a cave
Japanese tourists are flocking to a cave near Mount Fuji to experience near freezing temperatures amid the recent heat wave engulfing the country. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 14:54 JST).
Syria at odds with other countries at UNSC
The rift between Syria and other countries widened at the UN Security Council's unofficial talks on Wednesday on the Syrian government's use of force against anti-government demonstrators. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 15:25 JST).
Japan's food self-sufficiency rate drops below 40%
Japan's food self-sufficiency rate in the last fiscal year through March dropped below 40 percent for the first time in 4 years. It marked the second straight year of decrease. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 15:25 JST).
Apple market cap tops Exxon Mobil
US computer giant Apple became the world's biggest company for the first time in terms of market capitalization, exceeding oil giant Exxon Mobil. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 15:25 JST).
Nikkei stock index falls below 9,000 points
Tokyo stocks have been sold due to concerns over the future of the global economy, with the key Nikkei index ending below 9,000 points once again. (NHK World Daily News, 11 Aug 16:44 JST).
Japan to provide nuke plants for Vietnam
Japan and Vietnam have agreed that Japan will continue with a plan to support Vietnam by building 2 nuclear reactors in the country. (NHK World Daily News, 12 Aug 2:06 JST).
Decontamination not successful at nuke plant
5 months after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant crisis started, workers are still struggling to decontaminate large amounts of highly radioactive water. (NHK World Daily News, 12 Aug 2:06 JST).
Children from Fukushima visiting Australia
A group of children from Fukushima is spending their summer break in Australia, on a homestay program designed to give them time away from the fears of radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi plant. (NHK World Daily News, 12 Aug 2:06 JST).
Tomari No.3 nuclear reactor restart not decided
Japan's industry ministry has deferred a final decision on restarting a nuclear reactor in Hokkaido following local government criticism. (NHK World Daily News, 12 Aug 2:06 JST).
Poll: Japan, China have worst mutual impression
A new poll shows that nearly 80 percent of Japanese and two thirds of Chinese feel negatively about each other, the worst level since the poll started in 2005. (NHK World Daily News, 12 Aug 2:06 JST).
Yuan hits new high against dollar
China's currency has hit a new high, strengthening beyond 6.4 yuan per dollar. (NHK World Daily News, 12 Aug 2:06 JST).
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