Investors frightened
By Tom Jordan
Several Japanese banks and investment houses in Berlin have said they fear attacks against Japanese businessmen and investors, particularly in eastern Germany.
Japanese businessmen have been mistaken for Vietnamese "guest workers", who have been the focus of attacks in eastern Germany.
Tens of thousands of Vietnamese workers were brought into the country by the former east German regime. After the collapse of East Germany, most Vietnamese workers returned to Vietnam. However, some have been expelled from Germany and some have managed to remain.
Japanese investors have indicated their reluctance to invest in former east Germany and have advised staff to be cautious there.