NTT DoCoMo buys part of Fuji Television Network
December 21, 2005It's not just in the U.S. that mobile phone companies and cable companies are teaming up. NTT DoCoMo, the Japanese mobile phone giant, has bought a piece of Fuji Television Network.
Toyota on Top of the World
December 21, 2005Toyota (NYSE: TM) shareholders, rejoice. The stock set a new 52-week high today, and it's nearing the all-time high it set in 2000.
State Councilor meets Japanese guests
December 21, 2005BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan Wednesday urged to push forward China-Japan relations back to normal while criticizing Japanese leader for repeating pilgrimage to the Yasukuni Shrine issue.
Tokyo Store Selling Diamond-Studded Cake
December 21, 2005Employees of Takashimaya Department store look at 223 diamond studded, total 170 carats, 'Diamond Christmas cake' on the jewelry floor in Tokyo Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005.
Toyota ready to surpass GM as world's top automaker
December 21, 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.
AG throws more allegations at Sony BMG
December 21, 2005Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Wednesday added allegations to his lawsuit against Sony BMG Music Entertainment, with claims of more harm to consumers who purchased compact discs from the record company.
Japan claims whalers' safety at risk
December 21, 2005Japan fears for the safety of crew and scientists taking part in a whaling expedition in the Southern Ocean. Two Greenpeace vessels are shadowing two Japanese whalers, trying to prevent them from harpooning whales.
NTT DoCoMo Buys 11.66% of Palm OS
December 21, 2005'...at the end of November, NTT DoCoMo announced that it is raising its investment in Access Corp to 11.66% of the company's stock. That's right, the same Access that just bought PalmSource.
Japan and France clinch deal to build Qatar LNG facilities
December 21, 2005By Agence France Presse (AFP) Thursday, December 22, 2005 TOKYO: Engineering firms Chiyoda of Japan and Technip of France signed a $4 billion deal Wednesday to jointly build liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Qatar.
Yen and rates?
December 21, 2005Black Swan Capital - www.blackswantrading.com/home.php Quotable "This columnist's premises are the following. First, the world's second-biggest economy has started-but only started-on the path out of the morass formed by a decade of deflation.
Japan probes falsified quake data
December 21, 2005TOKYO - Police raided the offices of construction and architecture firms Wednesday as part of a widening investigation of buildings erected using falsified earthquake safety data.
Fujitsu Siemens first with 3G notebooks
December 21, 2005For many people, access anywhere and anytime to email, the internet and essential business applications using 3G has fundamentally changed the way they work. The only annoying part is having a 3G card poking out of their laptop.
Sony names Hilley successor
December 21, 2005Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville has gone in-house and named Troy Tomlinson president and CEO. Tomlinson will fill the position vacated by Donna Hilley, who is retiring after being with the company for 31 years.
Japanese ships ram protesters
December 21, 2005JAPANESE ships have rammed protesters attempting to stop the slaughter of whales in Australian territorial waters in the Antarctic. Greenpeace activists hunted down the six-boat Japanese fleet in the Southern Ocean early yesterday.
GBP-1.7448 22nd Dec,2005 Pre-Japanese Update
December 21, 2005GBP-1.7448 22nd Dec,2005 Pre-Japanese Update As expected Pound has decline towards 1.7470 and has continued further down towards 1.7380. We have exited our 1.7580 sell position at 1.7485 for 95 pips profit.
Texas Expands Lawsuit Against Sony BMG
December 21, 2005Abbott sued Sony BMG in November, saying the world's second-largest music label surreptitiously included spyware on millions of CDs through technology known as XCP.
Medical: Japan whaler heads to Hobart
December 21, 2005THE Federal Government has granted port access to a Japanese whaling vessel so a crewman can receive emergency medical treatment.
Japan to enter space race -- in fashion
December 21, 2005TOKYO - Japan hopes to become the third nation to produce a space suit, using its technology to design a slimmer outfit for the next US mission to the moon, an official said Wednesday.
Japan whaler heads to Hobart
December 21, 2005THE Federal Government has granted port access to a Japanese whaling vessel so a crewman can receive emergency medical treatment.
Japan Boosts Missile Defense Spending for Next Year Full Story
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Japan, North Korea to hold new talks despite nuclear impasse
December 21, 2005TOKYO : Japan said it will hold fresh talks with North Korea this weekend in Beijing, despite the communist state's vow to suspend six-nation talks with the United States on ending its nuclear program.
Toyota all set to zoom past GM
December 21, 2005Both GM and Ford have lost major ground in their domestic markets. Toyota Motor Corp., which builds well-known brands such as Lexus and Scion, has a reputation of making reliable cars with superior gas mileage.
'Slow and steady' drives Toyota's growth
December 21, 2005TORRANCE, Calif. - Toyota Motor (TM) made a routine announcement in Tokyo on Tuesday that has monumental significance. Toyota said it will boost worldwide production of cars and trucks 10% next year, to a company record 9.06 million.
New Tokyo stock boss vows change after trade debacle
December 21, 2005Chief Executive Officer Takuo Tsurushima said he was quitting to show the exchange's responsibility for the chaos on December 8, when Mizuho Securities was unable to stop or correct a massive sell order after a slip of the finger.
Toyota set to become top automaker
December 21, 2005Toyota's target is just short of GM's 2005 estimate, a possible sign it wants to avoid a backlash in the United States where Japanese auto sales have soared on the popularity of eco-friendly cars at the expense of their loss-making US rivals.
AIG's talks to buy US$3.5b Tokyo site: report
December 21, 2005American International Group (AIG) is in talks with Japanese developer Mori Trust to buy a redevelopment property in central Tokyo in a deal reportedly worth about US$3.5 billion.
A Toyota Fit For The Speedway
December 21, 2005We are tooling in our truck, cruising low in profile, riding high in the estimation of the performance-truck enthusiasts who spot us. Thumbs-up signs flash. Our fenders bulge like Barry Bondss biceps.
Japan's Carmakers Find China's Fast Lane
December 21, 2005It's no secret that China's auto market is the most dynamic in the world and destined to overtake Japan as the world's second-biggest later in the decade, behind the U.S.
Environmental activists harry Japan's Southern Ocean whaling fleet
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Vietnam top shrimp supplier to Japan for 2nd year
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Wal-Mart's Waiting Game in Japan
December 21, 2005Japan has always been a tough slog for overseas retailers.
French-Japanese alliance wins giant LNG plant order in Qatar
December 21, 2005Japanese engineering firm Chiyoda said it had won a four-billion dollar deal jointly with France's Technip to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Qatar, calling it one of the biggest projects of its kind. -
Toyota poised to top GM
December 21, 2005Toyota said it will boost worldwide production of cars and trucks 10% next year, to a company record 9.06 million. That means it could slip past ailing General Motors (GM) to become the world's biggest car company. (
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 116.92; Euro/US$1.1876
December 21, 2005News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 10:30 Quoted at 09:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 116.91/94 116.85/87 117.17/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.01; Euro/US$1.1874
December 21, 2005News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 11:30 Quoted at 10:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 116.99/04 116.91/94 117.17/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.137; Euro/US$1.1870
December 21, 2005News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 12:30 Quoted at 11:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 117.12/14 116.99/04 117.17/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.17; Euro/US$1.1871
December 21, 2005News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 14:30 Quoted at 12:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 117.16/18 117.12/14 117.17/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.04; Euro/US$1.1885
December 21, 2005News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 15:30 Quoted at 14:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 117.03/06 117.16/18 117.17/...
US beef arrives in Japan, finally
December 21, 2005arrives in , finally Report 01:29 More Video Bank of awaits Fazio heir Dec. 21 - American beef is back in Japan after a two-year ban because of Mad Cow disease. Juliana Liu reports. Rare, medium or well-done.
Tokyo Stock Exchange boss falls on his sword
December 21, 2005Takuo Tsurushima and two other directors resigned. Chairman Taizo Nishimuro would double as president from today, the exchange said after a board meeting.
The Japanese currency's spectacular revenge
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Sino-Japan spat a threat to East Asia Summit
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Tokyo market surges on AIG, Mori property talks
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Japan to ask brokerages to forgo trading error gain
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
NTT DoCoMo to buy 2.6% of Fuji TV
December 21, 2005NTT DoCoMo Inc. said Wednesday it will buy a 2.6-percent stake in Fuji Television Network Inc. in a business alliance to provide digital TV programs for cellphones.
Ice Chunk Falls From Sky in Japan
December 21, 2005(12-21) 07:50 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- A disc-shaped piece of ice of unknown origin plummeted from the sky onto a golf course near Tokyo Wednesday, narrowly missing players on the fairway but causing no injuries, police said.
Tokyo, Pyongyang to hold weekend talks in Beijing
December 21, 2005Japan and North Korea will hold bilateral talks in Beijing this weekend on a number of issues, including the unresolved cases of Japanese abducted by Pyongyang, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Japan's NPCC nominates 12% hike in Jan benzene contracts
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Japan antiterrorism envoy to double as N. Korean nuke issue rep
December 21, 2005-†Japan antiterrorism envoy to double as N. Korean nuke issue rep TOKYO, Dec.
Japan Cabinet okays 79.7t yen budget for '06
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Colombia Plans to Sell $192 Million of Seven-Year Yen-Denominated Bonds
December 21, 200521 (Bloomberg) -- Colombia's government will sell 22.5 billion yen ($191.6 million) of seven-year, yen-denominated bonds, the Finance Ministry said in an e-mailed statement. The bonds, which will mature Dec. 28, 2012, will have a 1. $ - -
Canon to open 32 care centres for camera, printers
December 21, 2005Canon to open 32 care centres for camera, printers Canon India Ltd today said it is planning to open Care Centres in 32 cities and towns in the country by next year end. '
Greenpeace boats confront Japanese whalers
December 21, 2005SYDNEY, Dec 21 (AFP) - Greenpeace activists have made contact with a Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean and confronted the whalers in inflatable boats, the environmental group said Wednesday.
Japan may create its own search engine
December 21, 2005A consortium of tech companies and universities will consider whether Japan should take on today's search powerhouses Japan is limbering up to challenging the might of Google and Yahoo by developing its own search engine.
Yen carry trade still hot
December 21, 2005In a straw poll, 10 out of 17 analysts at foreign exchange banks, when asked, said the yen was likely to be the main funding currency for carry traders.
Tokyo market chief quits over 'fat finger' trade
December 21, 2005Tokyo market chief quits over 'fat finger' trade The president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange resigned on Tuesday to take responsibility for a botched 40bn ($345m. ' '
Japanese Ambassador Describes the King's Visit to Japan as Successful
December 21, 2005Japanese Ambassador Describes the King's Visit to Japan as Successful Amman, Dec. 21 (Petra)--The Japanese Ambassador to Amman Koichi Obata described His Majesty King Abdullah II recent visit to Japan as successful.
Japan again savors taste of U.S. beef
December 21, 2005By Joseph Coleman Associated Press Published December 21, 2005 TOKYO -- The California red was served, the oysters on the half-shell consumed.
ITunes Music Store Japan adds another label
December 21, 2005Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store Japan will be gaining more content from Wednesday with the addition of songs from Victor Entertainment Inc. The recording label, which is affiliated with Victor Co. of Japan Ltd. (
Japan 'groper' dies after fleeing
December 21, 2005Some trains have women-only carriages because of the problem A Japanese man has died after being tackled by fellow train passengers who believed he had molested a woman during the morning rush hour.
NTT DoCoMo to take stake in Japanese TV network
December 21, 2005NTT DoCoMo Inc. will acquire a minor stake in one of Japan's biggest commercial TV broadcasters, the carrier said Wednesday.
Proxim, NEC supply 20,000 access points in Japan
December 21, 2005Proxim Wireless Corp. and NEC (Profile, Products, Articles) More than 6,000 access points have been installed so far, the companies said. The names of the retail chains were not disclosed.
Sharapova begins Japan Tour
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Japan's itty-bitty cars hope to make big waves in U.S
December 21, 2005WASHINGTON After piling into minivans, sport-utility vehicles and even pickups, Japanese automakers are crowding into yet another corner of the U.S. market itty-bitty economy cars.
Japan's DoCoMo to take stake in Fuji TV
December 21, 2005By Yukari Iwatani Kane TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Japan's NTT DoCoMo Inc. ( 9437.T: Quote, Profile, Research) will buy a 2.6 percent stake in Fuji Television Network Inc. (
Toyota on track to topple No. 1 GM
December 21, 2005NAGOYA, Japan 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.
vnunet.com analysis: The Sony BMG anti-piracy debacle
December 21, 2005The saga began when a software developer called Mark Russinovich purchased a CD by Van Zant and played it on his computer.
'Geisha' Mistakes Selling Points in Japan
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Japan to set up fund for Chinese students
December 21, 2005The plan will kick off in September and Japan will invite 100 to 200 Chinese students every year for a three-month exchange program as well as 50 students for a one-year program.
BOJ Paper: Private Cos More Positive On Capital Spending
December 21, 2005TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Private companies have become more positive toward capital spending due to a rise in cash flows, an article compiled by the Bank of Japan's Research and Statistic Department showed Wednesday. '
Tokyo Edge: Watch for Year-End Bargains
December 21, 2005By Martyn Williams, IDG News Service - - TOKYO--The year-end products are launched, and now Japan's electronics companies are hoping for a profitable end to 2005.
China hopes to further enhance non-government exchanges with Japan, FM spokesman
December 21, 2005Qin made the remarks at a routine press conference in response to a question about romantic epic film 'Memoirs of a Geisha' directed by Rob Marshall. Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi stars in the film. - ,
Chinese, South Koreans sue over Japan's textbook
December 21, 2005Moriyuki Kato of the prefecture, and the prefectural board of education.
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 117.01; Euro/US$1.1892
December 21, 2005News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 16:30 Quoted at 15:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 116.99/04 117.03/06 117.17/...
iTunes Japan adds new label
December 21, 2005Apple's iTunes Music Store Japan will be gaining more content from Wednesday wit
Sony, BSkyB to jointly promote HDTV in the UK
December 21, 2005Sony and satellite TV operator British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) plan a marketing partnership to promote HDTV (high definition TV) in the UK. ,
Japanese Wiggles
December 21, 2005Japanese Wiggles December 21, 2005 POPULAR children's entertainers The Wiggles will expand their multi-million dollar empire next year with a spin-off group in Japan.
Vodafone K.K. Releases Sharp 3G Wallet Mobile
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Dubai-Osaka Economic Forum receives great response
December 21, 2005United Arab Emirates: 23 minutes ago What is a sponsored TextLink?
Japan plans $692b budget
December 21, 2005The Japanese government plans to set the next fiscal year's state budget at around 80 trillion yen ($692b), the first contraction in four years, in a move to rein in spending, a news report said.
Japan and NKorea to hold talks on abductions, bilateral issues this weekend(Updated 03:52 p.m.)
December 21, 2005The talks _ the first between the two since unsuccessful meetings Nov. 3-4 _ will take place in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday, the Foreign Ministry and government officials said.
U.S. meat export group fetes Japanese partners to mark beef ban lifting(Updated 03:56 p.m.)
December 21, 2005meat export group fetes Japanese partners to mark beef ban lifting(Updated 03:56 p.m.)2005/12/21TOKYO (AP)Representatives of Japan's food industry dined on American beef in Tokyo on Tuesday at a luncheon hosted by a U.S.
NTT DoCoMo Takes 2.6 Pct. Stake in Fuji TV
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New Tokyo high leads Asia markets higher
December 21, 2005The index hit its highest intraday level since Oct. 10, 2000. The broader TOPIX index was up 1.39 percent at 1,636.38.At the close, Mitsubishi Estate Co. , Japan's biggest real estate company, soared 9.1 percent to 2,390 yen.
Japan's Bonds Decline as Stock Gains Crimp Demand for Fixed-Income Assets
December 21, 200521 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's government bonds fell for a third day in four after stocks rose amid optimism a rally in the dollar against the yen will boost the value of exporters' earnings.
Japanese govt bonds end morning lower on continued robust equities
December 21, 2005TOKYO (AFX) - Japanese government bond (JGB) prices finished the morning session lower, with the stock market continuing to rally amid government projections for an end to deflation in the next fiscal year, dealers said.
Three quit after Tokyo stock woes
December 21, 2005Chairman Taizo Nishimuro will double as the Tokyo exchange's president effective today, after the departure of president Takuo Tsurushima, the bourse said in a statement. Executives Sadao Yoshino and Tomio Amano also stepped down.
Sony May Play 'capt. Save-a-mijac'
December 21, 2005SONY MAY PLAY 'CAPT. SAVE-A-MIJAC': Fox 411 reports the music conglomerate may help King of Pop with loans.
Kobe Scores Career-High 62 Points in Win
December 21, 2005When his night was finally over, after he had outscored an entire team through three quarters, Kobe Bryant sat down, wrapped a towel around his legs and tucked his hand under his chin.
Forex - US dollar off highs vs yen on profit-taking amid thin trading
December 21, 2005TOKYO (AFX) - The US dollar was pushed off its best levels against the yen in thin trading in Asia as profit-taking prevented the US currency from heading toward the 118 yen resistance level, dealers said.
Dmx Signs With Sony Music Group
December 21, 2005DMX SIGNS WITH SONY MUSIC GROUP: Imprisoned rapper done with Def Jam in the wake of Jay-Z's takeover.
Forex - US dollar slightly higher vs yen in Singapore afternoon trade
December 21, 2005SINGAPORE (AFX) - The US dollar recovered against the yen in thin afternoon trading here after a mild bout of profit-taking, dealers said.
Toyota Output Plans Send GM Stock to 23-Year Low
December 21, 2005Shares of General Motors Corp. fell to a 23-year low Tuesday after Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled its lofty production plans for 2006, increasing fears that GM will be toppled by its Japanese rival as the world's largest automaker.
Japan To Fund $5.2 Million Dock In Peleliu
December 21, 2005By Bernadette H. Carreon KOROR (Palau Horizon, Dec. 21) - The Japanese government will provide a US$5.2 million grant to finance the improvement of Peleliu state's north dock.
Kobe Was Definitely Feelin' It Last Night
December 21, 2005KOBE WAS DEFINITELY FEELIN' IT LAST NIGHT: Laker superstar explodes for 62 points. E-mail to a friend | Printer friendly (December 21, 2005) *Kobe Bryant was 'in the zone' Tuesday night at Staples center in Los Angeles.
Toyota Announces Production Target
December 21, 2005TARGUSinfo On Demand data - Get critical customer and prospect information right the first time, every time. By phone, web or point-of-sale.
BskyB: Will Link With Sony On High Definition TV
December 21, 2005LONDON -(Dow Jones)- British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSY) plans to link up with Sony Corp. ( SNE) to kick-start demand for high-definition television, a spokesman for BSkyB said Wednesday. :
Japan Plans Search Engine To Compete with Google
December 21, 2005TARGUSinfo On Demand data - Get critical customer and prospect information right the first time, every time. By phone, web or point-of-sale.
Kobe Scores Career-High 62 in Lakers Win
December 21, 2005When his night was finally over, after he had outscored an entire team through three quarters, Kobe Bryant sat down, wrapped a towel around his legs and tucked his hand under his chin.
Japan, N. Korea to Hold Talks on Abductions
December 21, 2005TOKYO -- Japan and North Korea will hold talks over the weekend on the North's abductions of Japanese citizens and other outstanding bilateral issues, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
More deaths than births expected in Japan
December 21, 2005Tokyo -- The number of deaths in Japan is likely to exceed births this year, meaning the nation's population is set to begin falling two years earlier than what had been previously forecast, a local daily said yesterday.
UPDATE 1-Two BOJ dissenters joined hands, Nov minutes show
December 21, 2005Toshikatsu Fukuma and Atsushi Mizuno proposed lowering the target balance of banks' current account deposits at the BOJ to 27-32 trillion yen ($230-273 billion) from the current 30-35 trillion yen in the Nov.
Japanese device maker Terumo ends 15-year pact with Boston Scientific
December 21, 2005Terumo Corp. said Monday it will end its 15-year partnership with Boston Scientific Corp. and begin its own sales, marketing and distribution of wires used to deliver medical treatments through blood vessels.
Tokyo exchange chief, executives resign over system failures
December 21, 2005Miscellaneous Tokyo exchange chief, executives resign over system failures Ap, Tokyo The president and other executives at Japan's largest bourse have resigned following two massive computer ...
Mitsubishi Chemical Announces Technology Breakthrough for Next Generation of Large, Flat-Panel TVs
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Earthquakes unlikely to visit Bhutan: Japanese geoscientist
December 21, 2005Bhutan is seismologically safe, although Sikkim, the North-East and other regions in the Eastern Himalayas are exposed to the risk of major earthquakes - the ones that measure between 6 and 7.9 on Richter scale. This view comes from Dr.
Japan oil firms reach accord on fuel search
December 21, 2005Japan's three major oil companies -- Nippon Oil, Teikoku Oil and Inpex -- agreed Monday to seek cooperation in oil and gas exploration and production business abroad. Nippon Oil Corp.,
32 Canon camera-printer care centres by 2006
December 21, 2005News 32 Canon camera-printer care centres by 2006Chennai, Dec 20 (UNI) As many as 32 Canon Care centres will open in as many cities and towns in the country by 2006, a company official said today....
Authorities in Sakhalin Confiscate Kurile-less Textbooks
December 21, 2005This comes after regional deputies complained of "anti-Russian materials" in federal agencies. Special talks on the integrity of the Russian state borders also await Sakhalin schoolchildren.
Year-end buying lifts Japan bonds
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Why Apple Is The New Sony
December 21, 2005Five years ago, Apple Computer was barely an afterthought in the halls of electronics companies. Not anymore.
Japanese man murdered in Philippines
December 21, 2005MANILA - Police in the southern Philippines identified late Tuesday a body found dumped off a cliff as that of a Japanese who had been missing since Dec 11.
Honda's enters solar cell business
December 21, 2005TOKYO - Describing itself as "the first automaker to enter into solar cell business," Honda Motor Co.
Tokyo exchange chief quits over botched trade
December 21, 2005Tokyo exchange chief quits over botched trade TOKYO: Tokyo Stock Exchange chief Takuo Tsurushima resigned yesterday to take responsibility for the estimated US$330mil loss on the market due to a simple typing error on an order. "
European stocks hold near peaks, yen reverses
December 21, 2005European stocks hold near peaks, yen reverses Search about: S. ,
AIG in talks to buy Tokyo property for US$3.5bil
December 21, 2005AIG in talks to buy Tokyo property for US$3.5bil TOKYO: American International Group Inc is in talks with Japanese real estate developer Mori Trust Co to buy a redevelopment property in central Tokyo in a deal reportedly worth some US$3.5bil.
Japan's Bonds Decline as Stock Gains Crimp Demand for Fixed Income Assets
December 21, 200521 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's government bonds fell for a third day in four after stocks rose amid optimism a rally in the dollar against the yen will boost the value of exporters' earnings.
Mitsubishi to get local assemblers for its vehicles
December 21, 2005Mitsubishi to get local assemblers for its vehicles MITSUBISHI Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd plans to appoint local companies to assemble Mitsubishi vehicles next year.
Japan opens ATM network up to Chinese cardholders
December 21, 2005The acceptance will begin with the UFJ Bank ATM network of more than 6,000 ATMs from March 2006, marking the first time that CUP's 800 million members will be able to use an ATM network in Japan, JCB says.
Yahoo and Softbank launch TV and video content portal
December 21, 2005By CBR Staff Writer Softbank and its affiliate Yahoo! Japan have launched TV Bank, a web portal that distributes TV and video content.
Tokyo exchange chief quits after blunders
December 21, 2005The same week another error delayed the opening of the Nagoya exchange.
Sanyo says expects to raise 300 bln yen in capital
December 21, 2005The Osaka-based company had said in November that it planned to raise between 200 and 300 billion yen by issuing shares to Goldman Sachs and other firms, aiming to shore up its weak capital base.
Japan's Nikkei rises as dollar boosts exporters
December 21, 2005''The dollar's return to the level of 117 yen has helped exporters stage a comeback,'' said Tatsuyuki Kawasaki, director of equities trading at Kaneyama Securities.
Japanese Rival to Yahoo!, Google?
December 21, 2005Japanese Rival to Yahoo!, Google? Techtree News Staff Dec 20, 2005 The Japanese government is reportedly looking at launching its own internet search engine, which promises to compete with the likes of Yahoo! and Google.
Toyota has GM in its sights
December 21, 2005Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:46 AM ET NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp.
Asian stocks close flat as Tokyo soars again
December 21, 2005SEOUL: Share prices rose 0.12 percent to a new record, with institutional investors successfully holding-up the index from a continued foreign investor sell-off.
Struggling Sanyo seeks 300 bln yen in new capital
December 21, 2005TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Struggling Japanese electronics maker Sanyo Electric Co. (
Honda calls for tax breaks for hybrid car production
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Fuji TV holding talks with NTT DoCoMo on share sale
December 21, 2005Fuji TV holding talks with NTT DoCoMo on share saleLast Update: 12/20/2005 09:22:32 PM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Fuji Television Network Inc. ( 4676.TO) said Wednesday it is holding negotiations with NTT DoCoMo Inc. (
Head of Tokyo exchange quits over trade mishap
December 21, 2005TOKYO The president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Takuo Tsurushima, resigned Tuesday to take responsibility for a huge trading error this month that had deeply embarrassed the world's second-largest bourse.
Mitsubishi sees '06 sales rising by 10%
December 21, 2005Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. ( MMPC) expects at least a 10 percent growth in unit sales next year with the launch of four new models. " We would be holding on to the no.
The future of Japanese business
December 21, 2005Extract not available.
Toyota tries on GM crown
December 21, 2005DETROIT Toyota Motor and General Motors will be in a neck-and-neck battle for the title of the world's biggest carmaker in 2006, a race that pits the industry's strongest company against a struggling giant.