31.   Asian exporters have been made more competitive by the devaluation of their currencies, and in the face of stagnant domestic demand, could make inroads in overseas markets.

32.   At the Group of Seven meeting in Hong Kong, the U.S. called on Japan to take steps to boost domestic demand and stem its exports.

33.   At a Cabinet meeting today, Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama called for an expansion in public spending to stimulate domestic demand.

34.   At the Hong Kong meeting, the U.S. called on Japan to take steps to boost domestic demand and stem its exports.

35.   At the same time, domestic demand for U.S. corn is robust.

36.   At the same time, U.S. livestock herds were building, boosting domestic demand.

37.   At the same time, domestic demand for soybeans shows little sign of waning.

38.   At the same time, lower rates would boost domestic demand by lowering borrowing costs.

39.   At the same time, many companies are exporting more of what they produce because domestic demand has declined since the fall of the Soviet Union.

40.   Australian stocks rose for the third day in five amid optimism domestic economic demand will continue to increase even as Asian growth slows.