Tokyo stocks open lower on weak chip shares

Tokyo stocks opened lower Thursday, weighed down by selling of heavyweight semiconductor-related shares after recent advances. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)

Asuka III Named in Festivities in Yokohama

The new Asuka III was named at a commemorative ceremony earlier this month at the Japanese port of Yokohama, Asuka Cruises announced in a press release. The milestone was celebrated during a special ... ( read original story ...)