Official: Genesis Pre-Launch Test SkippedReport: Japan to Launch Two Spy Satellites by March 200713-Year Missi
January 9, 2006LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lockheed Martin, builder of the Genesis probe that crashed in the Utah desert in 2004, skipped a critical pre-launch test that would have uncovered a design flaw, an investigator said Friday.
Odds and Ends: Fujitsu GIGAMO drives not mounting on iMac G5s
January 9, 2006Fujitsu GIGAMO drives not mounting on iMac G5s MacFixIt reader Paul Porter reports that problems with use of a GIGAMO (removable optical media) drive from Fujitsu in conjunction with an iMac G5. '
Yen May Strengthen to 111.50 Against Dollar, BNP Technical Charts Indicate
January 9, 200610 (Bloomberg) -- The yen may advance to 111.50 per dollar should it sustain a move past 113.87, said Andrew Chaveriat, an analyst at BNP Paribas in New York, who uses trading patterns to predict price moves.
Nikkei reverses course to fall, yen hurts Toyota
January 9, 2006(Updates to midmorning) TOKYO, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed opening gains to fall 0.64 percent on Tuesday as Toyota Motor Corp. (
Toyota shuts India plant after strike by workers
January 9, 2006MUMBAI - Toyota Motor Corp. on Sunday declared an indefinite lockout at its factory near Bangalore after a strike by workers entered the third day, a company spokesman said.
Japanese prince steps up fight on female succession
January 9, 2006TOKYO - A cousin of the Japanese emperor has stepped up his criticism of plans to allow women to succeed the throne in an article to be published in a magazine this week, Kyodo news agency said on Monday.
CURRENCIES: Dollar Breaks Fall Against Yen
January 9, 2006NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar picked up some strength against the yen in late morning Monday, as an analyst noted market perception that Japan does not approve of the sort of rapid appreciation that its currency underwent earlier in the day.
Mitsubishi Heavy Indus Settles Miller Park Deaths Case
January 9, 2006The exact amount was not disclosed, but Robert Habush, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, called the settlement 'substantial and fair.' The amount is in addition to the $27 million clients already received, he said.
Vodafone, Sony team up for music service on mobiles
January 9, 2006(Reuters) - Vodafone Group Plc is to launch a new music service that will allow customers to access music in tune with their tastes using cell-phones, as the mo. ,
Asian Stocks Fall From Highest in 10 Years; Sumitomo Mitsui Leads Decline
January 9, 200610 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell from their highest in almost 10 years. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. dropped after the company said it plans to sell new stock, raising concern the sale will dilute the value of outstanding shares. ''
UPDATE: Toyota's Top-selling Camry Redesigned, Offers Hybrid
January 9, 2006DETROIT (Dow Jones) -- Toyota Motor Corp. introduced the 2007 version of its best-selling Camry on Monday, redesigning its mainstay sedan for the U.S. market to include a hybrid model for the first time.
Matsushita Elec: To Build New Plasma Panel Plant In Japan
January 9, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. ( 6752.TO) said Tuesday it plans to build a large-scale plasma panel factory in Japan in a move to double its production capacity to meet surging demand for flat-screen televisions.
Nikkei reverses course to fall 1.5 pct, Toyota dips
January 9, 2006(Updates to midsession) TOKYO, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed early gains to fall 1.46 percent on Tuesday as Toyota Motor Corp. (
Japan Economy Min Yosano: Sharp Forex Moves Undesirable
January 9, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japanese economy and banking minister Kaoru Yosano said Tuesday that volatile movements in the dollar-yen exchange rate are unwelcome. '
JTB: More Japanese will travel
January 9, 2006AT A GLANCE There will be more Japanese travelers going abroad for vacations, up 3.4 percent to a new record of 18 million.
Report: Japan to Launch Two Spy Satellites by March 200713-Year Mission Ends for Ocean Scanning SatelliteNASA
January 9, 2006TOKYO (AP) - Japan is planning to send two more spy satellites into orbit by March 2007 to monitor North Korea, a media report said Friday.
Three baby-snatching suspects handed over to prosecutors
January 9, 2006Three baby-snatching suspects handed over to prosecutors SENDAI (Kyodo) Three people have been placed under arrest on suspicion of kidnapping a newborn baby for ransom and were transferred Monday to prosecutors.
Japan hopes to launch two more satellites to aid spying on North Korea
January 9, 2006If successful, Japan will have a total of four spy satellites in operation, together capable of taking a photo of any ground spot in North Korea once a day, up from the current once every two days.
Coming-of-Age Day sees record low total
January 9, 2006Figures compiled by the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry show that the number of people who greeted the new year at age 20 was about 70,000 less than last year.
Japan, China fail to resolve gas row, set new talks
January 9, 2006Representing Japan at the talks was Kenichiro Sasae, head of the Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau. Cui Tiankai, head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, led the Chinese delegation.
Japan to demand kidnappers
January 9, 2006The demand will be made during bilateral negotiations expected to take place possibly by late this month, the sources said.
Japan's Stocks Decline on Sumitomo Mitsui's Share-Sale Plan; Toshiba Gains
January 9, 200610 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fell after Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. said it plans to sell 576 billion yen ($5 billion) of shares this month to repay debt, raising concern the sale will dilute the value of outstanding shares. ''
Matsushita Shares Gain on Plan to Expand Plasma Panel Production in Japan
January 9, 200610 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. rose after the company, the world's largest consumer electronics maker, said it plans to build a new plasma display factory in western Japan.
China, Japan agrees to resume six- nation talks
January 9, 2006News China, Japan agrees to resume six- nation talks BEIJING: Japan and China have agreed the resumption of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions should not be linked to US financial ...
NWC @ CES: Sony CEO Drops Playstation 3 Hints at CES
January 9, 2006By Spencer Chin Read Originally Published on LAS VEGAS Sony CEO Howard Stringer gave the public a brief glimpse of the company's upcoming Playstation 3 game system at the Consumer Electronics Show here Thursday (Jan.
Japan prince fights against female succesion
January 9, 2006Japanese Princess Aiko, center, waves from a car window , with her parents Crown Prince Naruhito, left, and Crown Princess Masako as they visit the Emperor and the Empress at the Imperial Palace, in Tokyo on her birthday December 1, 2005.
Japana to begin amphibious combat training in US
January 9, 2006The soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Force were undergoing the intense training with the US Marine Corps under an exercise code-named 'Iron Fist,' which is unfolding on the California coast near the city of San Diego. '
Canon Patrick Yu elected suffragan bishop of Toronto
January 9, 2006Canon Patrick Yu elected suffragan bishop of Toronto STAFF Bishop-elect Yu, 54, elected at St. James Cathedral in Toronto, will become the area bishop of York-Scarborough, east of Toronto, which has about 70 parishes.
Toyota shuts down car factory in India indefinitely after strike
January 9, 2006Toyota shuts down car factory in India indefinitely after strike S. SRINIVASAN / Associated Press Advertisement story BANGALORE, India -- Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.
China, Japan to discuss oil dispute
January 9, 2006By Qin Jize (China Daily) Updated: 2006-01-10 06:07 China and Japan are likely to hold another round of talks concerning the dispute over gas and oil exploration of the East China Sea.
United Airlines: Official Site - Sponsored Link
January 9, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
Toyota shuts Indian plant after strike
January 9, 2006Toyota Motor Corp. closed an Indian factory after a strike that began late last week over the disciplining of 13 workers. Three employees were fired and 10 suspended for alleged violations of a conduct code, the company said.
Toyota Shuts Down Car Factory in India
January 9, 2006BANGALORE, India -- Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.
Toyota shuts down car factory in India indefinitely after strike
January 9, 2006Toyota shuts down car factory in India indefinitely after strike S. SRINIVASAN Associated Press BANGALORE, India - Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.
Mitsubishi Motors says wants 1-2 pct US share
January 9, 2006DETROIT (Reuters) - Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. < 7211.T> is aiming for U.S.
Mitsubishi Motors says wants 1-2 pct US share
January 9, 2006Mitsubishi Motors says wants 1-2 pct US share Mon Jan 9, 2006 12:27 PM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. ( 7211.T: , , ) is aiming for U.S.
Death Toll From Japanese Snowstorms at 71
January 9, 2006In Akita, a 51-year-old man died of head injury after falling from the roof that collapsed while he was shoveling snow, prefectural police spokesman Shoji Hashimoto said.
Vodafone Radio DJ, From Vodafone And Sony
January 9, 2006Reuters reports that this isnt just Sony BMG music, it has music from the worlds largest record companies, and many smaller independent labels.
Honda makes waves at Detroit auto show
January 9, 2006By Matt NaumanMercury News By Matt Nauman DETROIT -- Honda made the biggest splash among Japanese automakers at the NorthAmerican International Auto Show press-preview days on Sunday.
Mitsubishi subsidiary to set up second plant
January 9, 2006Our target is to make this unit the largest capacity in a single line capable of producing the best quality of PTA in the world,' said Niikuni after meeting Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya.
Lockout at Toyota car plant
January 9, 2006Lockout at Toyota car plantOur Bureau / Bangalore January 09, 2006 Flash strike over dismissals, Karnataka govt to hold peace talks. Toyota Kirloskar Motors has declared a lockout at its factory in Bidadi, on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Sony tops tech brand league
January 9, 2006Consumer poll is good for Sony, but grim for Sanyo A survey of 17,500 worldwide consumers about 15 leading international consumer electronics brands has highlighted Sony as the most desired label.
Japan rocks China with island plan
January 9, 2006IN what is technically an outlying borough of metropolitan Tokyo, researchers began an experiment yesterday to generate electricity from seawater.
WWJ: DoCoMo to Grab 3G Lead from KDDI
January 9, 2006Extract not available.
China, Japan to hold gas talks
January 9, 2006BEIJING, Jan 9 (AFP): China and Japan agreed today to hold another round of talks on exploring energy resources in a disputed area of the East China Sea, a Japanese diplomat said after informal negotiations in Beijing. '
Record snowfall in Japan kills three; troops dispatched for snow removal operation
January 9, 2006Record snowfall in Japan kills troops dispatched for snow removal operation Will Ariel Sharon's departure from politics set back the peace process in the Middle East? Yes No NEW! All NEW!
Japan braced for more snow as winter sweeps Asia
January 9, 2006Japan is braced for more snow after record falls that have already killed dozens and Indian officials closed schools in the capital as an unusually severe winter racks Asia.
Vodafone and Sony gang up on your ears
January 9, 2006Vodafone and Sony are teaming up to provide a radio service for mobile phones which they claim will offer truly personalised music.
Sony Settles US Root Kit Case
January 9, 2006When it was discovered it initially denied doing anything. However when faced with a class action by the State of New York, Sony agreed to remove the offending CDs from the shelves.
Toshiba Set HD-DVD Date
January 9, 2006A Toshiba spokeswoman said the company has not yet set a date on when to sell the new HD-DVD players in Japan, pending a copy protection issue. However not everyone is keen on the new format. -
Dollar breaks fall against yen
January 9, 2006The dollar recently traded at 114.56 yen, up from 114.39 yen late Friday. Early Monday it fell as low as 113.75 yen.
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January 9, 2006Ad - Upload, share and store your travel photos online. Order prints online and pick them up at your local Target store.
Court gives first nod to Sony XCP settlement
January 9, 2006JANUARY 09, 2006 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is praising a U.S.
Death toll from Japan snowstorms rises to 70
January 9, 2006A Japanese woman tries clear snow off her passenger car on in Tsunan, northern Japan. ( Kyodo News / Yoshinobu Shimizu) Japanese soldiers armed with shovels clear the snow off houses at Iiyama, northern Japan. (
Sony BMG settles rootkit lawsuit
January 9, 2006Sony BMG has managed to settle one of the class action lawsuits resulting from its inclusion of DRM technology based on rootkits with some of its music CDs.
Nissan's URGE debuts in Detroit
January 9, 2006Nissan's URGE debuts in Detroit Report 01:00 More Video Jan. 9 - For once it's not about miles per gallon or horsepower, but it is about high impact graphics and animation. Nissan unveils its latest concept car URGE in Detroit.
Toyota Kirloskar declares indefinite lock out
January 9, 2006Extract not available.
Nintendo Electroplankton Turns Music Novices Into Mixing Maestros
January 9, 2006Nintendo's Electroplankton turns music novices into mixing maestros -- Users Create Magical Tunes on the Go Whether you're musically inclined or musically impaired, Nintendo's new Electroplankton will make you a mixing maestro.
CES 2006: Sony PS3 Controller Redesign
January 9, 2006The Sony PlayStation 3 video game console might have some final changes before it launches this year.
Toyota closes India factory
January 9, 2006(MENAFN) An executive at Toyota Motor Corp.
Mitsubishi Motors says wants 1-2 pct US share
January 9, 2006DETROIT (Reuters) - Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. < 7211.T> is aiming for U.S.
Nissan committed to trucks, SUVs; sees steady demand
January 9, 2006By Terry Kosdrosky Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES DETROIT (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. arm of Nissan Motor Co. (
Honda's new Civic and Ridgeline truck were awarded the North American Car and Truck of the Year honors at the
January 9, 2006Photo taken on Jan. 8, 2006 shows a Honda Civic car which dubbed as the 'Car of the Year 2006' at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the United States. ( Xinhua Photo) BEIJING, Jan.
Comm probing lathicharge on Honda workers holds 1st meeting in Del
January 9, 2006The Commission has reserved its decision on the objections till January 16, he added.
Inquiry commission begins probe into police against striking Honda workers
January 9, 2006owned by Japan's Honda Motor Co. Policemen were seen hitting hundreds of workers with batons after surrounding them and making them sit.
Ebeling Group Creates Virtual Car Demo for Nissan and Japan Auto Show
January 9, 2006(2006-01-05) The Ebeling Group, in association with The M Company, has produced a two-and-a-half minute animated promotional film for Pivo, Nissans latest concept electronic car.
Company CEO outlines his 2006 plans for Sony
January 9, 2006Company CEO outlines his 2006 plans for Sony During his second year as head of Sony, what does Howard Stringer have planned for the consumer electronics giant?
At CES in Las Vegas, Sony talks PlayStation 3
January 9, 2006At CES in Las Vegas, Sony talks PlayStation 3 In his keynote, Sony CEO Howard Stringer says the PlayStation 2 and Portable outsold Microsoft's X-box during the. ,
Sony keynote brings out the celebs
January 9, 2006Sony keynote brings out the celebs At the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas, actor Tom Hanks joins Sony Chairman and CEO Howard Stringer.
Toshiba to launch HD DVD players in US in March (05-01-2006)
January 9, 2006Business Financials A Toshiba HD DVD player© AFPThe planned debut of two HD DVD players is timed to coincide with the launch of Hollywood movie titles for the new format, Toshiba said in a ...
China, Japan seek to ease oil dispute
January 9, 2006An oil rig in China's Bohai Sea is seen in this October 21, 2003 file photo.
China, Japan seek to ease oil dispute
January 9, 2006An oil rig in China's Bohai Sea is seen in this October 21, 2003 file photo.
Japan Denies Rift With G4 Partners Over Security Council Plan
January 9, 2006There is a clear distinction between the G4 draft resolution and the G4 cooperative framework,' Shinichi Iida, first secretary at Japan's UN mission, told AFP. '
Honda wins North American car, truck of the year
January 9, 2006The Honda Civic, the 2006 North American Car of the Year© AFPThe awards are presented by a panel of 49 independent automotive journalists from various publications representing the U.S. and Canada.
Japanese chip companies struggle to find a strategy
January 9, 2006Those roles have been reversed. Japan's global market share is now half of what it was then, while Intel Corp of Santa Clara, California, has risen to become the world's largest and most profitable chip maker.
Health experts to meet in Tokyo to discuss bird flu virus
January 9, 2006Rapid containment would include the use of antivirals to snuff out the spread of the virus, plus possible public health measures such as quarantine,' it added.
Gas spat has Japan and China worried over energy
January 9, 2006Subscribe or Unsubscribe newsletter Gas spat has Japan and China worried over energy 'To control a nation's energy is to control the nation's activities. Russia seems to have lost some trust by making threats through a reduction of supplies.'
Investors flock to Japan on growth expectations
January 9, 2006Seminars for international investors conducted by economist Jesper Koll are typically fully booked. ' Everybody wants to invest in Japan,' Koll, chief economist at Merril Lynch in Tokyo, said.
Japan, China make no progress on talks over strained ties, gas dispute
January 9, 20062006 Kyodo News. All rights reserved. No reproduction or republication without written permission.things need to be in placeokinawa-mofia (Jan 7 2006 - 14:31) First Japan must address the concerns of the Chinese Spy agency debacle.
Japanese whalers, protesters clash
January 9, 2006A collision between a Japanese whaling ship and Greenpeace protest vessel in Antarctic waters has sparked an international slanging match over who is to blame.
Yen loans to Iraq
January 9, 2006JAPAN is to resume yen loans to Iraq after a 20-year hiatus in an attempt to maintain local employment levels after it withdraws its troops from Samawa, in the south of the country, the Yomiuri Shimbun said yesterday.
Japanese prince steps up fight on female succession
January 9, 2006Jan 8, 2006 - TOKYO (Reuters) - A cousin of the Japanese emperor has stepped up his criticism of plans to allow women to succeed the throne in an article to be published in a magazine this week, Kyodo news agency said on Monday.
- Honda trumps US carmakers
January 9, 2006Troubled American carmakers faced more bad news on Sunday as Japanese car giant Honda swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards.
Toshiba shows first laptop with HD-DVD drive
January 9, 2006CES 2006: We got a glimpse at a Toshiba HD-DVD laptop, and it is (unsurprisingly) a Qosmio.
Yen volatile but within fundamentals - Tanigaki
January 9, 2006I do not comment on specific levels, but I would say they are largely within fundamentals.
United Airlines: Official Site - Sponsored Link
January 9, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
Toyota-Kirloskar declares an indefinite lockout
January 9, 2006News The management of the Toyota-Kirloskar Motor Factory, at Bidadi, has declared an indefinite lockout with immediate effect following indefinite strike by Employees Union since Friday.The ...
Modi: Gujarat to compete with China, Japan
January 9, 2006Extract not available.
Japan, China fail to bridge gap over gas row, agree on next talks
January 9, 2006-† Japan, China fail to bridge gap over gas row, agree on next talks BEIJING, Jan.
Koizumi leaves for 5-day visit to Turkey
January 9, 2006Koizumi will meet Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss various issues, including stability in Iraq.
Japan-China tensions dog talks
January 9, 2006Competition for energy resources is heating up Japan and China have failed to make any progress in their dispute over energy resources in the East China Sea, but have agreed to talk again.
Vodafone, Sony team up for music service on mobiles
January 9, 2006Customers have access to hundreds of thousands of songs, both current popular hits and back catalogue, from the world's largest record companies, and many smaller independent labels,' Vodafone said in a statement.
World's First, Japanese - Chinese Automatic, Speech Translation Software Operable on PDA
January 9, 2006Extract not available.