Hitachi, Toshiba, Renesas link in chipmaking-paper
December 27, 2005TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Hitachi Ltd. ( 6501.T: Quote, Profile, Research), Toshiba Corp. ( 6502.T: Quote, Profile, Research) and Renesas Technology Corp.
Japanese regulator censures Goldman Sachs
December 27, 2005THE Financial Services Agency (FSA), the Japanese finance watchdog, said yesterday that it had ordered the investment trust division of Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street firm, to improve its business practices.
Older Japanese women set sights on young hunks
December 27, 2005By the time she reached 30, Kaori Haishi had decided she'd had enough of men. ' They were all jerks,' says the 39-year-old freelance writer. ' They were always bossy, always telling you what to do. Every relationship I had failed.'
Mitsubishi to have second plant at Haldia
December 27, 2005Extract not available.
Nintendo to release English Training software
December 27, 2005Nintendo Corp.
Nintendo Revolution Goes Gold?
December 27, 2005Doubtful. From the article: 'Thus, according to gamemag. ?
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average, Topix Index Decline on Tokyo Market Open
December 27, 200528 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average dropped 0. ,
Japan's Industrial Production Climbs for a Fourth Month as Economy Expands
December 27, 200528 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's industrial production rose for a fourth month in November, adding to evidence the nation's longest expansion in eight years can be sustained.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Says It Hasn't Decided on Changing Margin Limit Rules
December 27, 200528 (Bloomberg) -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange said no decision has been made on whether to strengthen rules on margin trading, which enables investors to trade shares in amounts that exceed the cash or stock they have.
Asahi Breweries, Bridgestone, Sodick, Takashimaya: Japanese Equity Preview
December 27, 200528 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may move in Japanese markets today. Prices are as of the 3 p.m. close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.
Sony to sell 200 million PS3s?
December 27, 2005Recent reports have suggested that Sony PS3 sales will top two hundred million units in the five years following its release. The company expects to sell some twelve million units in the first year. ?
Sony Walkman best gadget of the last 50 years
December 27, 2005What's the best gadget of the last 50 years? The iPod? The mobile phone? The USB flash drive? The TiVo? No, no, it's none of these, according to PC World magazine - the best gadget of the last 50 years is in fact the Sony Walkman.
Japan to approve gender equality
December 27, 2005Two decades after the enactment of an Equal Employment Opportunity Law, Japanese women lag those in many advanced countries in terms of political clout and earning power.
WTO-SPECIAL: Japans Rice Farmers, a Dying Breed
December 27, 2005Extract not available.
Cdn beef hits wary Japanese market
December 27, 2005Japanese consumers got their first chance in two years to sample top Canadian beef as it returned to some Tokyo supermarkets on Tuesday.
Bridgestone, Daiichi Sankyo, Kobe Steel, Kosugi: Japanese Equity Movers
December 27, 200528 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may move in Japanese markets today. Prices are as of the 3 p.m. close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.
Japan's Nikkei and Topix May Fall for a Second Day; Honda May Pace Decline
December 27, 200528 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks may drop after U.S. shares fell by the most in two months, triggered by concern economic growth in the world's largest economy will falter. Exporters including Honda Motor Co. may pace the drop. '' The drop in U.S.
Bridgestone, Daiichi Sankyo, FueTrek, Kobe Steel: Japanese Equity Preview
December 27, 200528 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may move in Japanese markets today. Prices are as of the 3 p.m. close of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.
China remains opposed to Japan joining UNSC despite talks
December 27, 2005-†China remains opposed to Japan joining UNSC despite talks BEIJING, Dec. 27 KYODO China remains opposed to Japan's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N.
Japan-N. Korea to meet as planned regardless of 6-nation talks
December 27, 2005-† Japan-N. Korea to meet as planned regardless of 6-nation talks BEIJING, Dec.
Japanese library to use palm-vein for book check-out
December 27, 2005Fujitsu's palm-vein system shines an infrared light on the user's hand and records the vein pattern with a camera. It relies on the unique pattern of veins inside each person's hand to identify users.
FOREX-Dollar gains broadly in thin trade, yen falls
December 27, 2005Data showing that Japan's consumer prices rose for the first time in two years last month did little to boost sentiment on the yen in a holiday-thinned market. '
Nikkei falls on talk of margin curb, Softbank dips
December 27, 2005shed 1.6 percent to 827,000 yen on the Jasdaq market for start-ups.Rival online brokerage kabu.com Securities Co. Ltd. dropped 2.8 percent to 342,000 yen and industry leader Nomura Holdings Inc. fell 0.7 percent to 2,240 yen. ,
Samsung Says May Sell NAND Flash Chips to Sony
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Emerging Asia FX-Inch down, tracking dip in yen
December 27, 2005dollar, moving away from Monday's three-month high of about 33.091 per dollar, while the Philippine peso hovered at about 53.25 per dollar -- off a 2-{ year hit this month at about 53.16.
Gold rises on firm Tokyo futures, seen volatile
December 27, 2005New York's COMEX reopens on Tuesday after the Christmas holiday but markets in London remain closed.Gold, used in jewellery and investment, rose to its highest level in nearly 25 years at $540.90 an ounce on Dec.
Yen falls on rate difference, solid data ignored
December 27, 2005The euro also gained to around 138.70 yen from around 138.00 yen.The European currency was little changed against the dollar at $1.1850 Financial markets in Europe and the United States were closed on Monday.
Samsung may soon supply NAND chips to Sony
December 27, 2005SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest memory computer chip maker, confirmed yesterday it is in talks with Sony Corp. to supply NAND flash memory chips. '
Mitsubishi Chemicals to set up second unit in Haldia: CM
December 27, 2005Mitsubishi has already invested Rs 1475 crore for a plant in Haldia which can produce 4.7 lakh tons PTA used to make polyester for fabrics. :
NEC seeks strategic tie-ups
December 27, 2005TOKYO, Tues: NEC Corp said today that it will map out a concrete strategy for business tie-ups on cell phones within half a year and will decide on potential joint production of microchips in the next 18 months.
Yen slumps on rate differences, solid data ignored
December 27, 2005The euro also rose to around 138.60 yen from around 138.00 yen.The European currency eased slightly to $1.1840 from $1.1855. Financial markets in Europe and the United States were closed on Monday.
Prices up in Japan as deflation set to end
December 27, 2005JAPANESE consumer prices rose in November for the first time in more than two years, the government said yesterday, offering the latest sign the country is emerging from years of falling prices that have prolonged its economic slump.
NEC is tired of being single
December 27, 2005TOKYO (Reuters) - NEC Corp. said on Tuesday that within half a year it would map out a concrete strategy for business alliances on cell phones and would decide on potential joint production of microchips in the next 18 months.
Japanese deflation nears end
December 27, 2005TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese consumer prices rose for the first time in two years in November, signalling an end to seven years of deflation that has undermined the economy and reinforcing expectations of a near-term shift in monetary policy.
Japan Patent Office decision favors CMO, as SEL LCD patent ruled invalid
December 27, 2005Extract not available.
Goldman Sachs gets warning in Japan
December 27, 2005Japan's financial watchdog has ordered Goldman Sachs Asset Management to improve its conduct after several illegal transactions.
Toyota wow Kimi with $120m offer
December 27, 2005Toyota wow Kimi with $120m offer 27/12/2005 11:51 According to media reports, Toyota is attempting to wow Kimi Raikkonen with an impressive $24m (R152m) offer, to switch from McLaren in 2007.
Yen under pressure on yield differentials
December 27, 2005LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The yen fell against the dollar and euro on Tuesday in choppy trading as the outlook for a prolonged period of near-zero interest rates in Japan prompted investors to seek higher yields elsewhere.
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. yield curve inverts, yen down on rate view
December 27, 2005Extract not available.
Japanese students imbibe Indian culture
December 27, 2005New Delhi: A group of Japanese students here are doing much more than just attending school, wrestling with homework and playing with friends-they are also attempting to explore India through its culture.
PM acts to boost Japan's falling population
December 27, 2005Tokyo - Japan's population fell this year for the first time since World War II, raising concerns about the challenge posed to the world's number two economy by a low birth rate.
Greenpeace harpoons Japanese whaling pirates
December 27, 2005The old story, when you're losing the argument, vilify your opponents.
Japan Airlines To Delay 10% Wage Cut By 3 Months To April
December 27, 2005TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japan Airlines Corp. ( 9205.TO) said Tuesday it will delay the planned 10% cut in wages of some 22,000 employees by three months to April due to labor unions' opposition.
Train derailment in Japan kills 4
December 27, 2005' border='0'>Rescuers examine cars of an express train after its derailment in Shonai, northern Japan, Monday, Dec. 26, 2005. The express train traveling through strong winter winds derailed Sunday, killing four people and injuring 33 others.
Microsoft makes Net phone deal with Softbank
December 27, 2005Microsoft and Softbank will jointly offer Internet-based telephone services to corporate customers in Japan.
Japan to End Release of Strategic Reserves
December 27, 2005(12-27) 04:42 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Japan will end its release of oil reserves to the United States next week, a news report quoted the economy minister as saying Tuesday.
NEC eyes cell phone operations tie-up or merger
December 27, 2005NEC Corp. is hoping to tie or merge its cell phone business with that of another Japanese handset maker within the next 6 months, its president said in an interview published Tuesday in a Japanese newspaper.
Japan should welcome China's development
December 27, 2005Japan should welcome the rapid development of China's economy, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso said at a press conference Tuesday morning. Aso said that someone has mentioned China as 'an economic threat', but it is good to have a competitor. '
Japan accuses Greenpeace of piracy in whaling incidents
December 27, 2005Extract not available.
Japanese Stocks Decline on Lackluster Data
December 27, 2005TOKYO Japanese stocks dipped Tuesday, after lackluster unemployment figures undercut the benchmark index's advance to its highest level since October 2000. The dollar was higher against the yen.
Canadian Beef Back in Tokyo Supermarkets
December 27, 2005Canada's Ambassador to Japan said he was confident that Canadian beef will regain its popularity following the easing of the ban. '
Hero Honda to invest Rs 300 crore in third plant
December 27, 2005Hero Honda to invest Rs 300 crore in third plant Source: IRIS NEWS DIGEST (27 December 2005) Hero Honda (Q, N,C,F)* to set up its third plant in Rajasthan, reports Business Standard.
Softbank, Microsoft In Tie To Offer IP Phone Service To Cos
December 27, 2005TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Softbank Corp. ( 9984.TO) and Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT) said Tuesday they have agreed to jointly offer a Internet-Protcol phone service to corporate clients. ,
Japan to End Release of Oil Reserves
December 27, 2005TOKYO -- Japan will end its release of oil reserves to the United States next week, a news report quoted the economy minister as saying Tuesday.
Japan to approve gender equality plan, with caveat
December 27, 2005Two decades after the enactment of an equal employment opportunity law, Japanese women lag those in many advanced countries in terms of political clout and earning power.
ASIA MARKETS: Japan Retreats From Highs
December 27, 2005The Nikkei average closed the morning session down 79.15 points, or 0.49%, to 16,028.52. The index has risen more than 40% in seven months and is up nearly 39% for the year.
Japan backs gender equality plan
December 27, 2005By Leo Lewis BBC News, Tokyo The government hopes to tempt mothers back to work Japanese Prime Minister Junichuro Koizumi's cabinet has approved a gender equality plan that aims to put more women in leadership positions.
Sony negotiates major flash deal
December 27, 2005Sony negotiates major flash deal by Joel Hruska - 12:04 am, December 27, 2005 According to Bloomberg, Samsung is currently negotiating with Sony to supply NAND flash for a new line of digital music players.
Japanese foreign minister to visit India, Pakistan Jan. 3-6+
December 27, 2005Japanese foreign minister to visit India, Pakistan Jan. 3-6+ The Associated Press, Dec. 27, 2005 TOKYO, Dec. 27 (Kyodo) _ Foreign Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday he will visit India and Pakistan on Jan.
Japanese population declines
December 27, 2005News Japanese population declines Tuesday, December 27, 2005 (Tokyo): The Japanese population has declined by 19,000 in 2005, fueling concerns about the nation's low birth rate and aging ...
Japan returns to inflation for first time for two years
December 27, 2005Meanwhile Japan's unemployment rate edged up to 4.6 percent in November from 4.5 percent the previous month, the government said.
Japan Retailer Could Become No. 1 in Asia
December 27, 2005TOKYO, Dec. 26 (Reuters) - Seven & I Holdings Company, the Japanese retailer, said on Monday that it would take over Millennium Retailing, the Japanese department store group, in a deal worth as much as $2.15 billion.
Stocks Decline on Household Spending, Job Reports; Mizuho, Softbank Fall
December 27, 200527 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fell as government reports on household spending and joblessness tempered enthusiasm that the nation's economic recovery will be sustained. Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Softbank Corp. paced the drop. ''
Poll: Support for Japan's Koizumi Cabinet rises slightly
December 27, 2005Poll: Support for Japan's Koizumi Cabinet rises slightly TOKYO: Support rose slightly for Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's Cabinet with the public thinking highly of his reforms, according to newspaper poll results released Tuesday.
New signs that deflation ending in Japan but unemployment rises
December 27, 2005The turnaround is good news for the world's second-largest economy, but boosts the possibility the central bank will begin tightening its ultra-loose monetary policy or raise interest rates some time next year.
Japan's 2005 population declines by 19,000
December 27, 2005TOKYO: Japan's population declined by 19,000 in 2005, the government said in an annual report Tuesday.
Rescue workers resume search for Japan train crash victims
December 27, 2005TOKYO : Rescue workers prepared to hoist up the carriages of a Japanese train wreck on Tuesday amid fears more victims may still be pinned underneath after a crash that killed at least four and injured 32.
FOREX-Yen falls on rate difference, solid data ignored
December 27, 2005Japan's nationwide core consumer price index rose 0.1 percent in November from the same month a year earlier, underscoring the view that more than seven years of deflation is coming to an end.
Japan May End Release of Oil Reserves
December 27, 2005TOKYO Japan will end its four-month release of strategic oil reserves on Jan. 4, Kyodo News quoted the country's economy minister as saying Tuesday. '
Matsui pulls out of Japan team for World Baseball Classic
December 27, 2005New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui said on Tuesday that he has decided not to join Japan's team for the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Matsui informed Sadaharu Oh, manager of the all-Japan team, of his decision on Monday. '
Japan rescuers resume work on derailed train
December 27, 2005Extract not available.
Tosei, Softbank, Daiei, House Foods, Seven & I: Japanese Equity Movers
December 27, 200527 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks are moving in Japanese markets today. Prices are as of 12:45 p.m. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names. Credia Co. ( 8567 JT) rose 76 yen, or 3.9 percent, to 2,020.
NEC seeks strategic ties in cellphones, chips
December 27, 2005TOKYO (Reuters) - NEC Corp. < 6701.T> said on Tuesday that within half a year it would map out a concrete strategy for business tie-ups on cellphones and would decide on potential joint production of microchips in the next 18 months.
Mitsubishi to Build $611 Million, Coal-Fired Power Plant for Mexico's CFE
December 27, 200526 (Bloomberg) -- Mitsubishi Corp., Japan's biggest trading company, signed a contract to build a $611 million coal- fired power plant for Mexico's government-owned electricity company. $ , -
UPDATE 4-Japan consumer prices rise first time in 2 years
December 27, 2005The data sparked remarks from ministers, worried about the effect a tighter monetary policy might have on the economy, that deflation has yet to be eradicated and urging the central bank to cooperate with the government in beating deflation.