Japan strives to control debt in face of rising rates

Japan's finance minister on Friday said he would strive to contain the risk of runaway debt after unveiling an annual budget as speculation mounts the central bank will shift away from more than two decades of ultra-easy monetary policy. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks rise slightly on buybacks before US holiday season

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose slightly Friday, as investors bought back shares heavily sold the previous day amid thin trading before winter holidays in U.S. and European markets. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 28.58 points, or 0.09 ... ( read original story ...)