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Hawaii sees a bigger wave of tourists
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Hawaii sees a bigger wave of tourists
| No need to fret for the state of Hawaii tourism anymore. | Visitor numbers to the Aloha State dropped dramatically during the recession, and the state's tourism industry suffered another blow when a... (photo: WN / Marzena)
In Global Economy, Crises Harder to Resolve
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In Global Economy, Crises Harder to Resolve
| "The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there." | - L.P. Hartley, English novelist | It must now be obvious that, economically speaking, we're in another country. Things we once t... (photo: WN / Marzena)
A businessman walks past an electronic stock board in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. Japanese stocks veered sharply downhill Wednesday, as spreading pessimism over corporate earnings and a strengthening yen sent the benchmark index tumbling almost 7 percent. The Nikkei 225 stock average fell 631.56 points, or 6.79 percent, to 8,674.69. The broader Topix index lost 7.05 percent to 88  Springfield News-Sun 
Asian stocks rise after US unemployment falls
| BANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed Monday after U.S. unemployment fell to its lowest in three years, suggesting a stronger recovery in the world's No. 1 economy that could benefit the regio... (photo: AP / Itsuo Inouye)
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A money trader at a Tokyo dealing room reacts as U.S. dollar is traded below 90 yen level Friday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2008. The dollar's fall to a 13-year-low against the yen also accelerated selling on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, hitting hard exporters such as autos and electronics. The greenback fell as far as 88.16 yen in the afternoon, its lowest level since Aug. 2, 1995 when the U.S. currency fell to 88.02 yen while the Nikkei average lost 484.68 points, or 5.56 percent, to close at 8,235.8  The Times Of India 
Tokyo stocks end up 1.10%
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks added 1.10 percent Monday, supported by positive performances on other Asian bourses, that followed last week's strong gains on Wall Street after robust US jobs data. | The Nikkei ... (photo: AP / Shuji Kajiyama)
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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko poses with the company's newly unveiled electric car "i-MiEV" in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, June 5, 2009. The 4.59 million yen ($47,560) i-MiEV is powered solely by electricity, and can be recharged from a regular home socket. The four-seater vehicle can run up to 160 kilometers (100 miles) after charging seven hours at 200 volts. The Times Of India
Mitsubishi Motors to stop making cars in W.Europe
TOKYO: Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp said it will end production at its only western European plant, in the Netherlands, at the end of this year, a move that was expecte... (photo: AP / Junji Kurokawa)
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Mitsubishi Motors participated at the Manila Auto Show, World Trade Center, as seen in this April 3, 2009 photo. The Guardian
Mitsubishi Motors to halt Europe output at year-end
TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Monday it will end car production at its Netherlands plant at the end of 2012, including output ... (photo: WN / RTayco)
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Unloading the supply ship Vestlandia operated by Royal Arctic Line at the port in Upernavik, Greenland. Small Toyota forklifts are used in the process. The container here contains explosives (according to the label). The Times Of India
Toyota's latest processes have less automation and more people: Jeffrey K Liker
Jeffrey K Liker, Professor University of Michigan | Carmakers globally increasingly believe that automation is the way to keep longterm costs low and quality high. And th... (photo: Creative Commons / Kim Hansen)
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Nikon Coolpix S1 The Washington Post
World stocks mixed as talks to resolve Greece’s debt crisis drag on
| BANGKOK — World stock markets were mixed Monday as fears of a Greek debt default dampened the euphoria from a stronger-than-expected increase in U.S. jobs. | Benc... (photo: Creative Commons / IbRas)
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 The U.S. is what percent of the world economy? CNN
Quiz: The U.S. is what percent of the world economy?
| How much do you know about the world? Test yourself. For more quizzes, click here. Topics: Quiz We recommend From around the web Next entry »Listen Up, America! ... (photo: WN / Marzena)
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Japanese yen - Currency The Street
Japanese Yen Outlook In Disarray As Greek Fiasco Beckons Intervention
| Fundamental Forecast for Japanese Yen: Neutral FX Options Traders Most Bullish US Dollar in 8 Years vs. Yen Speculative Sentiment Positioning Hints USDJPY Bottom May Be... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
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An investor looks at the stock price monitor at a private securities company Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 in Shanghai, China. CNN
Stocks: Investors await key jobs report
By CNNMoney staff @CNNMoneyMarkets February 3, 2012: 6:07 AM ET | Click the chart for more premarket data. | NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Trading is cautious ahead of a highly ... (photo: AP)
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Sony Electronics - LCD TVs The Times Of India
Japan's Nikkei slips before US jobs data, Sony surges
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday ahead of US jobs data, though Sony Corp soared as traders said investors were hoping its new CEO would turn things arou... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
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