21.   But Japanese investments in the export-driven region could drop if the yen weakness persists, analysts warn.

22.   But others noted they were double-edged, carefully avoiding the suggestion yen weakness should stop.

23.   Yen weakness was also expected to support the high growth of crude oil imports.

24.   Lifted by yen weakness, the dollar strengthened against the mark here early Tuesday, while the French franc stabilised, dealers said.

25.   The company is benefitting from firm demand for amino acids along with yen weakness against the dollar, which is improving returns on exports, the Nihon Keizai said.

26.   The dollar gained against the yen, but on yen weakness rather than dollar strength.