Optimism emerges in Japan

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A positive note to the otherwise gloomy outlook of the Japanese economy was provided by the over-the-counter stock market which has posted some gains. Other indicators also had a positive outlook, especially in bankruptcies which have fallen along with inventories of goods. Economists, however, were cautious in predicting a full-blown recovery for Japan. They pointed out that the rally posted by small companies' shares had not spread to the markets for larger companies. In addition, the positive indicators may be the result of government efforts to revive the economy.

Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Public affairs, Economic aspects, Economic development, Over-the-counter markets, Over the counter markets

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Travel agency fights competition by offering smoking-friendly tours

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Nikko Travel of Tokyo, Japan, has responded to competition by offering smoking-friendly travel. The company, which will begin the service in Oct 1999, hopes to capitalize on the increasing prohibition against smoking by offering smokers a tour package that will guarantee smoking privileges. Nikko Travel, which said it wants to offer an alternative to travelers, will make sure that individuals who sign up with their tours will have seats in airlines and restaurants with smoking sections.

Marketing procedures, Company Planning/Goals, Travel Agents, Travel Agencies, Services, Column, Travel industry, Tokyo, Japan, Nikko Travel

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Individual investors start to show interest in Japanese stocks: but some think they may not stick around long enough to give shares a long-term boost

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The new surge of individuals investing in the Tokyo stock market has made the early months of 1999 the most active months for individual investors which is comparable only to the Mar 1991 record. The renewed interest has given a giddy atmosphere to the securities industry where brokers' profits are up markedly. However, the sustainability of such interest depends on Japan's economic recovery.

Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Financial management, Personal Financial Mgmt, Securities Exchanges, Other Financial Vehicles, Investors NEC, Personal finance, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Exchanges, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Investors

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