Tokyo - Markets in Japan opened stronger Thursday, following positive signals from Wall Street.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 49.34 points, or 0.62 per cent to 8053.44 at mid-trading, also carried up by speculation over a possible merger of Nippon Oil Corp and Nippon Mining Holdings. The broader Topix index rose by 0.1 per cent to 799.96.
On currency markets at midday (0300 GMT) the dollar was quoted at 93.11-16 yen, down from Wednesday's 5 pm quote of 93.30-32 yen.
Tokyo - Japanese Emperor Akihito has been ordered to rest by his doctors after being diagnosed with an irregular pulse and increased blood pressure, the emperor's office said Wednesday.
Tokyo - To help drivers improve fuel efficiency, Honda is offering a new Ecological Drive Assist System in the new Insight family hybrid car which goes on sale in early 2009.
The system combines three different functions. The ECON Mode controls the engine, transmission and other components. A guidance function helps the driver to drive more economically and a scoring function provides instant and long-term feedback on driving technique.
Tokyo - Markets in Japan opened stronger Thursday, following positive signals from Wall Street.
Tokyo - Japan's benchmark Nikkei 
Tokyo - To help drivers improve fuel efficiency, Honda is offering a new Ecological Drive Assist System in the new Insight family hybrid car which goes on sale in early 2009.
