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Honda Japan's nine-month net profit plummets 71 percent

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Japan's Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday its net profit from April to December plunged 71.4 percent from the previous year to about 139.89 billion yen ($1.84 billion). (read more…) Related items Japan's JFE reports 52% profit loss Honda’s Thai Production Underwater as Floods Hit Japan Firms Japan economy shrank more than initial report JFE...

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Tokyo stocks end down 0.54%

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TOKYO – Tokyo stocks fell 0.54 percent on Monday with buying discouraged by a strong yen and caution ahead of a European Union summit later in the day. (read more…) Related items Tokyo stocks fall 2.18% to near five-month low Tokyo stocks close up 1.86% on eased Greece fears Tokyo stocks close up 0.23%...

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Japan’s industrial output rebounds 4 percent (AP)

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AP – Japan’s industrial production rebounded 4 percent in December from November and household spending increased for a second month, suggesting the still-weak economy is gaining some steam after last year’s tsunami disaster and flooding in Thailand that disrupted manufacturers’ supply chains. (read the story…) Related items Japan’s economy rises out of earthquake slump...

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Japan population to shrink by one-third by 2060 (AP)

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Japan population to shrink by one-third by 2060 (AP)

AP – Japan’s population of 128 million will shrink by one-third and seniors will account for 40 percent of people by 2060, placing a greater burden on a smaller working-age population to support the social security and tax systems. (read the story…) Related items Japan population seen falling 30 percent by 2060 (Reuters) Japan...

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Japan population seen falling 30 percent by 2060 (Reuters)

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Reuters – Japan’s population is expected to fall by 30 percent to below 90 million by 2060, with two out of every five people 65 or older, a government agency said on Monday, underlining the financial burden looming over the fast-aging society. (read the story…) Related items Japan population to shrink by one-third by...

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Japan population seen falling 30 percent by 2060

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TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan's population is expected to fall by 30 percent to below 90 million by 2060, with two out of every five people 65 or older, a government agency said on Monday, underlining the financial burden looming over the fast-aging society. The grim forecast underscores the failure of efforts to encourage people...

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