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BoJ loosens standards for collateral against loans
The Bank of Japan's policy board decides at an unscheduled meeting Tuesday to accept a broader range of collateral against the provision of liquidity, including loosened standards for the acceptance of corporate bonds, as it seeks to bolster funding available to companies ahead of the calendar ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Dec 2, 2008 11:50 AM [GMT] – comment?
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The Bank of Japan's policy board decides at an unscheduled meeting Tuesday to accept a broader range of collateral against the provision of liquidity, including loosened standards for the acceptance of corporate bonds, as it seeks to bolster funding available to companies ahead of the calendar ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Dec 2, 2008 11:50 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Japan Acts to Ease Crisis in Corporate Credit
The Bank of Japan announced emergency measures to ease an acute squeeze in corporate funding that threatens to push Asia’s largest economy deeper into recession.
New York Times – Dec 2, 2008 11:42 AM [GMT] – comment?
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The Bank of Japan announced emergency measures to ease an acute squeeze in corporate funding that threatens to push Asia’s largest economy deeper into recession.
New York Times – Dec 2, 2008 11:42 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Sleigh bells bling! World's most expensive Christmas Tree goes on display in Japan
Forget the recession - the world's most expensive Christmas tree has gone on display in Japan.
Mail Online – Dec 2, 2008 11:32 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Forget the recession - the world's most expensive Christmas tree has gone on display in Japan.
Mail Online – Dec 2, 2008 11:32 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Splash actress Daryl Hannah joins hardline anti-whalers on Southern Ocean mission
Splash actress Daryl Hannah has joined hardline anti-whaling activists as they prepare to pursue Japan's Antarctic whaling fleet.
Mail Online – Dec 2, 2008 11:24 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Splash actress Daryl Hannah has joined hardline anti-whaling activists as they prepare to pursue Japan's Antarctic whaling fleet.
Mail Online – Dec 2, 2008 11:24 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Taiwan says China "blocking" blockbuster movieReuters - Taiwan's biggest ever box office hit, a love story involving former colonial power Japan, has been held up in China, possibly over its historical slant, the island's government and newspapers said on Tuesday.
Yahoo! – Dec 2, 2008 11:14 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Robot shopping assistants help shoppers in Japan
Robots designed to work as shopping assistants have been unveiled in a shopping centre in Japan.
Telegraph.co.uk – Dec 2, 2008 10:56 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Robots designed to work as shopping assistants have been unveiled in a shopping centre in Japan.
Telegraph.co.uk – Dec 2, 2008 10:56 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Are we right to use shame as an instrument of criminal justice policy?
What should we make of the new fashion item, those bright orange jackets marked "Community payback" we read about in today's Guardian? Good idea? Or not very helpful?They're the "vests of shame" that people sentenced to community service orders (CSOs) are now having to ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 2, 2008 10:55 AM [GMT] – comment?
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What should we make of the new fashion item, those bright orange jackets marked "Community payback" we read about in today's Guardian? Good idea? Or not very helpful?They're the "vests of shame" that people sentenced to community service orders (CSOs) are now having to ... more »
The Guardian – Dec 2, 2008 10:55 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Japan takes unorthodox steps to restart lending
The measures included an unusual scheme allowing commercial banks to borrow unlimited funds at low interest rates from the central bank, provided they have sufficient collateral to guarantee the loans.
International Herald Tribune – Dec 2, 2008 10:40 AM [GMT] – comment?
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The measures included an unusual scheme allowing commercial banks to borrow unlimited funds at low interest rates from the central bank, provided they have sufficient collateral to guarantee the loans.
International Herald Tribune – Dec 2, 2008 10:40 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Japan PS3 Buyers Get Resident Evil 5 Demo Disc
Patrick Steen of Gamezine writes: "Last week we discovered a Japanese Resident Evil 5 demo for the Xbox 360. Now PlayStation 3 buyers can get hold of a limited edition disc including the demo. Snazzy."
N4G.com – Dec 2, 2008 10:25 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Patrick Steen of Gamezine writes: "Last week we discovered a Japanese Resident Evil 5 demo for the Xbox 360. Now PlayStation 3 buyers can get hold of a limited edition disc including the demo. Snazzy."
N4G.com – Dec 2, 2008 10:25 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Asian policy makers step up efforts to lift demand
Australia's central bank conducted a sharp cut in interest rates Tuesday, and its counterpart in Tokyo announced measures designed to facilitate much-needed lending by banks to companies in Japan.
International Herald Tribune – Dec 2, 2008 10:24 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Australia's central bank conducted a sharp cut in interest rates Tuesday, and its counterpart in Tokyo announced measures designed to facilitate much-needed lending by banks to companies in Japan.
International Herald Tribune – Dec 2, 2008 10:24 AM [GMT] – comment?
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