Japanese Stocks Rise on Deflation End Hopes
December 20, 2005dollar was higher against the yen.','')
Toyota ready to surpass GM as world 's top automaker
December 20, 2005Toyota Motor said it planned a major boost in output next year, likely pushing the Japanese automaker over ailing General Motors for the crown of the world's top automaker.
Japanese PM tries out electric car
December 20, 2005tries out electric car Rough Cut 02:59 More Video 's health spa for jumbo guests Dec. 20 - Japanese PM takes a spin on a high-tech eight wheeler electric car.
NEC MultiSync LCD1770VX
December 20, 2005Mediocre image quality; expensive for a 17-inch monitor.
Toyota aims to sell 8.85 million cars globally in 2006
December 20, 2005-† Toyota aims to sell 8.85 million cars globally in 2006 NAGOYA, Dec. 20 KYODO Toyota aims to sell 8.85 million cars globally in 2006 Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe speaks during a news conference in Nagoya o...
Honda bets big, to launch 10 new models in India
December 20, 2005Honda bets big, to launch 10 new models in IndiaOur Corporate Bureau / New Delhi December 21, 2005 Hero Honda to set up third plant next year. Global automobile major Honda today unveiled big plans for India and other Asean markets.
2 BOJ board members jointly propose lowering liquidity target
December 20, 2005-†2 BOJ board members jointly propose lowering liquidity target TOKYO, Dec.
FamilyMart, Itochu plan instant processing at store cash registers
December 20, 2005-†FamilyMart, Itochu plan instant processing at store cash registers TOKYO, Dec. 20 KYODO FamilyMart, Itochu plan instant processing at cash registers FamilyMart Co., Itochu Corp. and Toshiba Tec Corp. said Dec.
200 mil. yen Christmas cake on sale at Tokyo department store
December 20, 2005-†200 mil. yen Christmas cake on sale at Tokyo department store TOKYO, Dec.
Hitachi recalling 230,000 washer-dryers
December 20, 2005-†Hitachi recalling 230,000 washer-dryers TOKYO, Dec. 20 KYODO Hitachi recalling 230,000 washer-dryers Hitachi Home & Life Solutions Inc. said Dec. 20 about 238,000 of its washer-dryers have a... Hitachi Home & Life Solutions Inc.
Japan sued over textbook
December 20, 2005A group including Chinese and South Koreans sued a Japanese regional government yesterday over a new school textbook they say whitewashes Japan's militaristic past, the Kyodo news agency reported.
GM concedes it will lose its mantle as the world's biggest car-maker to Toyota
December 20, 2005By MARTON PETTENDY 19 December 2005 GENERAL Motors could be toppled by Toyota as the worlds biggest car-maker as early as next year, according to a top GM Holden official.
GM shares fall to 18-year low on Toyota forecast
December 20, 2005By Jui Chakravorty DETROIT (Reuters) - Shares of General Motors Corp. < GM.N> fell to an 18-year low on Tuesday after Toyota Motor Corp. <
Japan to protect school children
December 20, 2005Japan, worried by the recent murders of three schoolgirls in less than a month, unveiled a plan to keep children safe between home and school but said local communities would also have to do their bit.
KQED Joins PBS/Sony HD Production Pilot Project
December 20, 2005Through this initiative, KQED will replace its standard-definition television production equipment with Sony high-definition cameras, switchers and video recording equipment.
Japan to give Google competition
December 20, 2005The Japanese government is teaming up with electronic, telecommunication and media companies in the country as well as universities to develop an Internet search engine to give Google some competition, a media report said on Monday.
Property sale triggers advance in Japan stocks
December 20, 2005ASIAN stocks rose to 5 1/2-year highs yesterday. Property companies such as Mitsubishi Estate Co led gains in Japan after Mori Trust Co said it's in talks to sell buildings in central Tokyo to American International Group Inc. '
Japanese Government May Fund Search Engine to Rival Google, Yahoo
December 20, 2005Worried that American companies -- notably Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) and Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) -- are dominating a key part of the technology landscape, the Japanese government is considering starting up a rival search engine.
Tokyo moves to cut national budget, trim bonds
December 20, 2005JAPAN'S Ministry of Finance yesterday proposed a 79.69 trillion yen (US$685 billion) draft budget for next fiscal year, a plan that would bring spending to its lowest level in eight years.
Petrobras, Japan's NAH signs joint venture agreement
December 20, 2005(MENAFN) The Brazilian energy giant Petrobras has announced a joint venture with Nippon Alcohol Hanbai (NAH) of Japan to produce ethanol fuel for the Japanese market, AFP reported.
Japan To Cut ODA Budget By 3.4% For 7th Straight Year
December 20, 2005The ODA spending was adopted at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday as part of the 79,686.02 billion yen draft national budget for fiscal 2006. The draft budget will be finalised Saturday.
Toyota Sets 9.06M 2006 Production Target
December 20, 2005By YURI KAGEYAMA NAGOYA, Japan (AP) -- Toyota announced Tuesday a global production target of 9.06 million vehicles for next year, and analysts said it's only a matter of time before the Japanese automaker overtakes struggling U.S.
Japan battles data scandal
December 20, 2005TOKYO - Hundreds of Japanese police Tuesday raided the offices of construction firms and an architect accused of lying about buildings' earthquake resistance in a scandal that has shocked the quake-prone country.
Nagasaki to pay relatives of A-bomb victim
December 20, 2005TOKYO (AP) - A court Tuesday ordered the city of Nagasaki to pay about $7,000 in back benefits to relatives of a South Korean man who survived the 1945 U.S. atomic bomb attack during World War II.
Toyota Stakes Claim to Top of Auto Heap
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Fujitsu to invest $22 m in India
December 20, 2005Fujitsu to invest $22 m in Statesman News Service BANGALORE, Dec. 19. - After the American, German and British software giants, it is the turn of the Japanese to focus on India, particularly Bangalore.
Toyota may overtake GM
December 20, 2005overtake Japanese company to boost output 10%, a move that could make it the world's largest automaker. December 20, 2005: 6:14 AM EST NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp.
Austereo, Sony in web music duet
December 20, 2005Austereo, Sony in web music duet Chris Jenkins December 21, 2005 RADIO group Austereo and SonyBMG have announced a new webcast music show they claim will be Australia's first IPTV service.
Mitsubishi L200: UK prices
December 20, 2005Mitsubishi's new L200 pick-up will cost from 12,249 (excl. VAT) when it goes on sale on March 1.
Tokyo's exchange head quits
December 20, 2005Extract not available.
Hiroshima murder suspect had poor life, broken home in Peru
December 20, 2005Jose Manuel Torres Yake When he was arrested Nov.
Matsushita heater recall coming up short
December 20, 2005Matsushita heater recall coming up short OSAKA (Kyodo) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Monday it has been unable to identify nearly half of the owners of its roughly 150,000 defective kerosene heaters despite efforts over the past 10 days.
Rare Disney cells found in Chiba
December 20, 2005Rare Disney cells found in Chiba CHIBA (Kyodo) Rare original pictures for early animated Walt Disney films have been found in a warehouse in Chiba University, the institution said Monday.
Hitachi Data Systems Upgrades eLinear Solutions to Enterprise Certification
December 20, 2005Houston - HOUSTON -- eLinear, Inc. ( AMEX:ELU) announced today that it received notice that Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has elevated eLinear Solutions partnership status to Enterprise.
Japan looks to create own search engine
December 20, 2005Extract not available.
Mitsubishi Chem: Mulling Fiber Material Plant In India
December 20, 2005TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. ( 4188.TO) is mulling construction of a new plant in India to produce a raw material for polyester fibers, a Mitsubishi spokesman said Tuesday.
Toyota Raises Production Goal, Matching GM
December 20, 2005Toyota says it plans to build more than nine million vehicles worldwide next year, matching General Motors' estimated production for 2005.
NEC announces Yonah laptop plans
December 20, 2005NEC revealed plans for its first laptop computer based on Intel's Yonah dual-core mobile processor yesterday. Yonah is the code-name for the dual-core version of Intel's Pentium M processor for laptops and small desktops.
Japan sees chance of deflation ending in '06-07
December 20, 2005TOKYO, DEC 19: Key price data in Japan will turn positive in the fiscal year starting next April for the first time in nine years, the government forecast on Monday, though it vowed to stay vigilant in fighting deflation.
Nagasaki Must Pay A-bomb Victim's Family
December 20, 2005(12-20) 07:23 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- A court Tuesday ordered the city of Nagasaki to pay about $7,000 in back benefits to relatives of a South Korean man who survived the 1945 U.S. atomic bomb attack during World War II.
Toyota Takes Aim at GM
December 20, 2005By YURI KAGEYAMA The Associated Press NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota said Tuesday it plans to produce 9.06 million vehicles in 2006, threatening to overtake struggling U.S. rival General Motors as the world's biggest automaker.
President, Execs at Tokyo Exchange Resign
December 20, 2005TOKYO (AP) -- The president and other executives at Japan's largest bourse have resigned following two computer system failures, including one that cost a major brokerage house more than $300 million, the Tokyo Stock Exchange said Tuesday.
Court orders Nagasaki to pay relatives of A-bomb victim
December 20, 2005The Nagasaki District Court granted the sum to Paeg Ag-im, wife of Choi Kye-Chul, a South Korean who survived the Aug. 9, 1945, bombing and later returned to South Korea, said court spokesman Michiharu Kawasaki.
Toyota to Build 9M Vehicles in '06
December 20, 2005Toyota Plans to Produce 9M Vehicles in '06 ' NAGOYA, Japan (AP) - Toyota said Tuesday it plans to produce 9.06 million vehicles in 2006, threatening to overtake struggling U.S. rival General Motors as the world's biggest automaker.
Japan to spend more on missile defense with tightening budget
December 20, 2005The Finance Ministry proposed reduction in cost for tanks and equipment to upgrade F-15 fighter jets and number of Ground SDF.
Sony Walkman NW-A1000
December 20, 2005Review When Apple's iPod began to take off in a big way, it left the rest of the market standing.
S.Korea asks Japan to learn from history
December 20, 2005South Korea has called on Japanese leaders to act on their words, after Japan promised to heed its neighbor's sentiments over historical issues.
VeriWave and Artiza Networks to Offer VeriWave Products in Japan
December 20, 2005VeriWave and Artiza Networks to Offer VeriWave Products in Japan Artiza Networks to Represent VeriWave in Japan PORTLAND, OR -/December 20, 2005 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- VeriWave, Inc.,
Sony could save Jackson from default
December 20, 2005Lawyers for Michael Jackson are in talks to keep the pop star from defaulting on $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake in the Beatles' song catalogue.
Sino-Japanese auto maker to make more components locally
December 20, 2005In an interview with Xinhua, Liu Yuhe, deputy managing general manager of the Sino-Japanese joint venture, said an expansion calculated to boost the joint venture's annual capacity from 30,000 vehicles to 120,000 had been completed. '
Honda set to drive growth into double digits next year
December 20, 2005The company, which recently launched its new British-built Civic hatchback to widespread acclaim, is likely to have increased sales this year by about five per cent, driven mainly by brisk overseas growth.
Japan Calls Latest Nuclear Threat by North Korea 'Suicidal'
December 20, 2005Workers prepare the first concrete to be poured into the foundation of a reactor for the Light Water Reactor Project by the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization in North Korea (File photo - Aug.
Japan to protect children from crime
December 20, 2005Extract not available.
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Honda sees near double digit growth in 2006 car sales
December 20, 2005Honda sees near double digit growth in 2006 car sales','http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/20/AR2005122000261.html','TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co.
Asian shares flat, Japan jumps
December 20, 200520 - Regional markets have ended largely flat, but Japan shares jumped on news of a huge property deal. Juliana Liu reports. The Nikkei closed 1.6 percent higher on news that U.S. ,
Toyota Plans to Produce 9M Vehicles in '06
December 20, 2005(12-20) 03:45 PST NAGOYA, Japan (AP) -- Toyota said Tuesday it plans to produce 9.06 million vehicles in 2006, threatening to overtake struggling U.S. rival General Motors as the world's biggest automaker.
Tokyo boss quits over botched trade
December 20, 2005The still unnamed dealer at Mizuho Securities tried four times to cancel his trade, but was refused on each occasion by a 'system irregularity' at the exchange, the largest in Asia.
Japan's support to US forces tripled in 2004, officials say
December 20, 2005Japan's Self-Defense Forces provided supplies and services to US forces 212 times last year versus 67 times the year before, a Defense Agency spokesman said yesterday, speaking anonymously in accordance with agency rules.
Tokyo SE head resigns over systems problems
December 20, 2005Extract not available.
Mary's Christmas Shopping: slinky Sony laptop
December 20, 2005I bought a Dell 9100 computer earlier this year, to replace a decrepit beige box that was so absurdly out-of-date that I couldn't even donate it to a developing country. The Dell was a sensible, convenient choice.
Metso to supply a shredder line to Yamanaka in Japan
December 20, 200512:00PM 2005.12.20 (GMT) Metso to supply a shredder line to Yamanaka in Japan Metso Minerals will supply a metal shredder line to Yamanaka & Co., Ltd. for its metal recycling plant in the city of Sendai, Japan.
Chris's Christmas Shopping: Sony uber-cam
December 20, 2005This is the high-definition camcorder that George Lucas shot the Star Wars prequels on, the Sony HDW-F900H. It's the only 24 frame-per-second progressive-scan hi-def camcorder in the world.
Toyota to boost 2006 output by 10%
December 20, 2005Honda forecast its US sales would rise 4 per cent to top 1.5m units for the first time.Toyota is already the most profitable carmaker in the world, having reported a net profit of Y1,171bn ($10bn) in the year to March 2005.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar up,European shares ignore Japanese rally
December 20, 2005LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The dollar continued to recover from last week's yen-bashing on Tuesday, but European shares sagged, led down by technology stocks, despite a leap in the Japanese market toward five-year highs. U.S.
Tokyo Bourse President, Execs Resign
December 20, 2005The president and other executives at Japan's largest bourse have resigned following two computer system failures, including one that caused massive losses at a major brokerage house, the Tokyo Stock Exchange said Tuesday.
Honda Ridgeline Named Truck of the Year
December 20, 2005By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Auto Writer DETROIT The Honda Ridgeline was named the 2006 truck of the year by Motor Trend magazine, an award that could help boost the pickup's lackluster sales.
President, executives at Tokyo exchange resign over computer system glitches
December 20, 2005TOKYO (AP) - The president and other executives at Japan's largest bourse have resigned following two massive computer system failures, including one that caused massive losses at a major brokerage house, the Tokyo Stock Exchange said Tuesday.
Japanese Savoring Return of U.S. Beef
December 20, 2005TOKYO The California red was served, the oysters on the half-shell consumed. Finally, Bumpei Kawanaka had what he really wanted on his fork: a glistening red slice of American steak. '
President, Execs at Tokyo Bourse Resign
December 20, 2005TOKYO The president and other executives at Japan's largest bourse have resigned following two computer system failures, including one that caused massive losses at a major brokerage house, the Tokyo Stock Exchange said Tuesday.
Toyota on target to overtake GM
December 20, 2005Japan's Toyota is speeding ahead of its rivals Toyota has said it expects to boost output by 10% next year, a level which could see the company overtake General Motors as the world's biggest carmaker.
Japan aims to give Google run for its money
December 20, 2005InformationTechnology Google Inc. Japan wants a piece of the search engine market so the government and some of the country's leading tech companies are banding . Considering the revenue generated...
Japan quake building scandal grows
December 20, 2005Miscellaneous Japanese police have raided offices and homes looking for clues in a growing scandal centred on an architect who ignored safety standards for apartments and hotels, leaving them ...
Honda says to mass-produce solar cells in 2007
December 20, 2005Honda has always had an image of being a 'green' company and they plan on taking it to the next level in 2007.
R.J. Reynolds Global Products, Inc. Reaches Agreement With Japan Tobacco, Inc. to Purchase the Rights to Sell
December 20, 2005Triad - Triad -- R.J. Reynolds Global Products, Inc. ( GPI) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Japan Tobacco Inc. (
Honda City now in ME
December 20, 2005Index : Executive Motoring Browse related articlesNext article Honda City now in ME United Arab Emirates: 24 minutes ago Honda has introduced the Honda City to the Middle East, which it says is built on the concept of sports performance.
Japanese Government Bonds Advance on First Cut in Debt Sales in Nine Years
December 20, 200520 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese government bonds advanced after the Ministry of Finance said it will cut debt sales for the first time in nine years.
Toyota sees '06 global output up 10 pct; GM in sight
December 20, 2005By Chang-Ran Kim, Asia auto correspondent NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp. <
Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture spends US$11b on tsunami prevention
December 20, 2005One year after the Asian tsunami, many affected countries in the region are still struggling to put in place adequate precautions to prevent a repeat of the devastation.
Tokyo exchange president resigns
December 20, 2005TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Takuo Tsurushima has resigned as president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the exchange said Tuesday.
See movie stars on Yahoo and Softbank sites
December 20, 2005SOFTBANK Corp, Japan's second-biggest provider of high-speed Internet services, and its affiliate Yahoo Japan Corp are offering 100,000 movies and video clips on a Website to attract advertising.
Japanese police launch raids in quake-data scandal
December 20, 2005TOKYO : Hundreds of Japanese police raided the offices of construction firms and an architect accused of lying over buildings' earthquake resistance in a scandal that has shocked the quake-prone country.
AIG in talks to buy Tokyo property for $3.5 bln
December 20, 2005TOKYO (Reuters) - American International Group Inc. < AIG.N> is in talks with Japanese real estate developer Mori Trust Co.
Japan slashes military, aid budgets
December 20, 2005TOKYO : Japan slashed its military and foreign aid spending again in an austere budget for the year to March 2007 despite attempts to give the country a higher international profile.
U.S. beef served in Tokyo
December 20, 2005beef served in Tokyo Monday, December 19, 2005, 8:46 AM A high-level Nebraska delegation hosted a reception in Tokyo for more than 40 beef importers, restaurateurs, chefs, Japanese business leaders and government officials on Monday.
UPDATE 2-Japan outlines 06/07 budget, seeks debt reduction
December 20, 2005A blueprint of the initial budget for the year beginning next April issued by the Ministry of Finance totalled 79.69 trillion yen, down 3 percent from this year's 82.18 trillion yen.
Japan to Cut Bond Sales for First Time in Nine Years on Tax-Receipt Gains
December 20, 200520 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's government, the world's biggest debtor, will reduce bond sales for the first time in nine years as it cuts spending and economic growth boosts tax receipts.
Japan's Nikkei and Topix Advance for a Second Day; Mitsubishi Estate Gains
December 20, 200520 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rallied as property shares had their biggest jump in more than 1 1/2 years. Mitsubishi Estate Co. led the advance by developers after the Nihon Keizai newspaper said American International Group Inc.
Honda Ridgeline named truck of the year by Motor Trend
December 20, 2005DETROIT (AP) - The Honda Ridgeline was named the 2006 truck of the year by Motor Trend magazine, an award that could help boost the pickup's lackluster sales. It's the second time this year a Honda vehicle has won the magazine's top award.
Canon Offers SLR Exchange Scheme
December 20, 2005The trade-in price of the old cameras (working or non-working) ranges from Rs 6,000 - Rs 75,000 and the cameras come with a 2-year warranty. The exchange offer is not applicable to the EOS 350D.
Tokyo Stock Exchange's President Tsurushima to Resign Over Trading Error
December 20, 200520 (Bloomberg) -- Tokyo Stock Exchange President Takuo Tsurushima said he will resign after the exchange admitted a system error prevented cancellation of a trading mistake that cost Mizuho Securities Co. a 40.5 billion yen ($347 million) loss.
Japan police stage raids as building scandal grows
December 20, 2005The raids, which media reports said involved some 500 police at more than 100 locations, marked an escalation in the investigation of a scandal that has shocked Japan, one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries. '
Tokyo Stock Exchange boss resigns
December 20, 2005Mr Tsurushima has accepted responsibility for the trading error Tokyo Stock Exchange president Takuo Tsurushima has resigned following a 40bn yen ($333m; 190m) trading error.
Japan to cut ODA budget by 3.4%
December 20, 2005The ministry has allocated 759. %
Mitsubishi Considers Assembling Cars In M'sia By 2007
December 20, 2005PETALING JAYA, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd is looking at the possibility of assembling Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia by 2007 or 2008, said its chief executive officer, Fumihiko Minami, Tuesday.
Property stocks lead Nikkei rally, Toyota gains
December 20, 2005Extract not available.
Softbank, Yahoo launch web movie venture
December 20, 2005TOKYO, Mon: Japanese Internet group Softbank and Yahoo Japan said today they had set up a web portal to broadcast movies and television shows, aiming to link up content providers to broadband service customers.
Honda Expects Global Sales in 2005 Are Up
December 20, 2005TOKYO Honda Motor Co. expects its global sales in 2005 will have risen 5 percent from a year earlier to 3.35 million vehicles, the Japanese automaker's top executive said Tuesday.
Tokyo Stock Exchange chief quits over botched trade
December 20, 2005TOKYO -- Tokyo Stock Exchange chief Takuo Tsurushima resigned Tuesday to take responsibility for the estimated 330 million-dollar loss on the market due to a simple typing error on an order. '
Toyota, Honda Expect Record U.S. Sales Next Year, Hurting General Motors
December 20, 200520 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., the world's two largest carmakers by market value, expect their 2006 U.S. sales to rise in a shrinking market as their fuel-efficient designs take customers from U.S.-based carmakers.
Toyota Plans to Produce 9.06M Vehicles
December 20, 2005NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor Corp.,
Fujitsu is looking for a massive investment in India
December 20, 2005Recently a team had went round the country looking at investment opportunities.
Fujitsu to introduce palm vein authentication system in India
December 20, 2005The system, which had been successfullty marketed in Japan, was now introduced in Singapore and soon launched in Thailand and Indonesia. ''
Dubai Properties heads to Osaka to capture the highly affluent Japanese market
December 20, 2005United Arab Emirates: 3 minutes ago Hashim Al Dabal. What is a sponsored TextLink?