41.   Economists said the strong yen would continue to prompt more Japanese multi-national corporations to invest in alternative manufacturing bases in ASEAN countries.

42.   The surging yen continued to send share prices sharply lower Wednesday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange amid increasing investor concern about its possible serious impact on the Japanese economy.

43.   The yen continued to fall on the European currency market here on Tuesday morning, pushing the dollar higher against all major currencies.

44.   The yen continued to rise against the mark after Japanese investment funds repatriated investments in Europe.

45.   The yen continued to rise in Tokyo despite the US action and dollar-buying by the Bank of Japan.