Japanese Finance Minister Aso said the Japanese hoarded too much internal reserv

Japanese Finance Minister Aso Taro criticized Japanese companies for hoarding too much internal reserves on Friday, saying the government needed to take steps to encourage companies to increase spending on wages and business investment.

Aso Taro in the cabinet after the meeting of reporters, but also some media reports indifferent to the Department. These reports say the United States has strongly urged negotiations on bilateral free trade agreements during this week's economic dialogue.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Aso in Washington met with US Vice President Ponce.