Takenaka tells Baker he is resolved to solve bad-loan woes

TOKYO, Japan - Financial Services Minister Heizo Takenaka (L) and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Howard Baker shake hands before their talks at the Financial Services Agency on Oct. 10. Takenaka renewed Tokyo's resolve to accelerate the disposal of nonperforming loans at banks. (Kyodo)

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