Japan's prime minister picks cabinet

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Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has reappointed Heizo Takenaka to two new cabinet positions. Koizumi also named Sadakazu Tanigaki as Japan's new finance minister. The appointments prove Koizumi's determination to carry out reforms.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Powers and duties, Prime ministers, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Japan. Ministry of Finance, Koizumi, Junichiro

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Japan to strengthen cigarette-warning labels

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The government of Japan will strengthen the labelling for cigarette warning on tobacco products. The government wants to warn Japanese smokers of the risk of lung cancer in smoking.

Cigarettes, Cigarette Manufacturing, Health aspects, Smoking, Labeling, Tobacco industry

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Corporate spending may spark Japan

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Major manufacturers in Japan are increasing their capital investments as confidence in the economy increases. The increased spending could be sparking a economic rebound in Japan.

Financial management, Corporations, Economic aspects, Finance, Company investment, Investments, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing, Corporate finance, Company financing

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