Matsushita needs a cleanup

Article Abstract:

Matsushita Investment & Development Inc. is attempting to reduce its first ever debt of more than $3 billion in bad real estate investments. The Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., which owns 31 percent of the company, is helping Matsushita Investment to gain its footing. Toru Doi has been installed as the new president of Matsushita Investment, and Keumaru Oguna will act as senior managing director.

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, Electrical & Electronic Equip, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Real Estate, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Investment Offices, Investment Companies, Open-End Investment Funds, Liabilities NEC, Electrical equipment and supplies industry, Electric equipment industry, Finance, Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd., MC, Doi, Toru, Oguna, Keumaru, Matsushita Investment and Development Inc.

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A Mori exit carries risks

Article Abstract:

Yoshiro Mori, the Prime Minister of Japan, appears to be on the verge of losing his job. Should this occur, Japan might see moves toward economic reform. The article discusses possible successors and the potential impact of Mori's exit.

Politics NEC, Prime ministers, Politics

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Stimulus spending approved as Mori remains in power

Article Abstract:

In Japan, legislation was passed to support economic growth via additional spending. The action came as a rebellion had threatened to take Japan's Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori from power.

Government domestic functions, Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Political activity

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