Shy of expectations. They also snap up a u. S. Cloud company for 2 2. 4 billions. And shares in some of russias Largest Companies fall after the u. S. Treasury Department Issues an oligarchs list that names and shames but does not sanction hundreds of the countrys politicians and businessmen. Happy tuesday morning, willem it hasnt been so rosy when it comes to markets reaction. We saw the first down day in four months in u. S. Trading yesterday with all the major indices coming off a bit dow and s p seeing their worst day since september pulled down by some blue chip names including apple. The picture in europe is not positive this morning. Stoxx 600 is trading down. The ratio of red to green is 8 to 2, i would say. More red than green. Lets get into individual bourses. Again, you can see that european bourses across the board are actually struggling. Ftse 100 down almost a half percentage point similar theme for germany and cac currant as well. Ftse mib is one of the more riskon risko
Support myanmars new government as a friend. Aung san suu kyi said she is writing a new chapter in her countrys history. She is relying on japan to help her country move forward. She said japans relationship in the past had helped her build stability. Abe said they will encourage japanese firms to invest more in myanmar. Hes also expected to promise to help stabilize the countrys domestic security. Myanmars Government Forces have been fighting for decades with ethnic minority rebel groups. On wednesday Aung San Suu Kyi met with members of the local myanmar community. Reporter the long line of people waiting for Aung San Suu Kyi. In the sfront a former activist who lined up at 5 00 a. M. To get a seat in the front row. Translator this is for mother suu. Reporter 25 years ago she fled her military regime and came to japan. For years she held out hope that Aung San Suu Kyi would help the country and change is finally taking place. Translator thank you very much for coming an welcoming me.
Relocate the iconic food market is fueling anger. And racing. A typhoon posing significant threats for landslides and flooding. The United States, south korea, and japan are working together to increase pressure on north korea following its fifth nuclear test. The u. S. Military has sent two strategic bombers in a show of force againsten pyongyang. The b1 bombers made a low altitude flight over Osan Air Base over seoul. They were escorted by south korean fighter jets. The United States has an unshakable commitment to defend allies in the region and will take necessary steps to do so. Including operations like the one you observed today. Translator if north korea continues armed provocations, we will respond with countermeasures Strong Enough to shake that regime to its roots. The u. S. Pacific command says while they were on their way, they joined forces with aircraft from the Japan Selfdefense force. Commander says it is against the destabilizing actions. Park geunhye ordered them to
Translator we understand the development of the far east region is one of russias most urgent priorities. We will enhance cooperation between our countries in the region. Translator i think it is very important for the governments to support Business Development between the two countries. Were seriously examining various proposals japan offered us in may. Abes focusing on those proposals which include Energy Development and industrial assistance in the far east. Abe will also focus on how to conclude a peace treaty. The countries havent signed one since the end of world war ii because of a dispute over four russian controlled islands known in japan as the northern territories. Tokyo maintains theyre an inherent part of japan. Abe hopes the meetings will build trust between him and putin and help make progress on solving the territorial issue. Sources tell nhk theyve agreed to putin visits to japan to hold another round of talks in yamaguchi, abes hometown. The issue of the northern ter
Reporter im at one of the popular shopping arcades in kumamoto city. Theres shops on both sides but as we can see, like this shop here, many were damaged but last nights powerful earthquake. Because of the damage the shops and Large Department store are closed temporarily. This arcade is usually crowded with many shoppers, but that is not the case today. Thank you. Well be back momentarily with another update on whats happening in kumamoto city. Nine people are dead and more than 1,000 were injured in the quake. The sma the magnitude 6. 5 earthquake recorded the highest on the seismic scale. Many buildings were destroyed or damaged by the quake and numerous after shocks that followed. Transportation has been disrupted. The quake delayed the bullet train. Highways cracked and crumbled in many areas causing authorities to close some sections. Flights have been affect at kumamoto airport. The quake struck the region where japans only Nuclear Plant currently online is located. There are no