Japanese scientist fabricates papers on human enzyme experiments
January 27, 2006News Investigators at the University of Tokyo said in a report released on Friday that a series of 12 scientific experiments on human enzymes conducted by one of its academic teams has not been ...
Tokyo shares reach five-year closing high
January 27, 2006Tokyo shares reach five-year closing high Japanese shares leapt on Friday, boost. -
Yen slips despite signs of Japanese inflation
January 27, 2006Yen slips despite signs of Japanese inflation The yen fell in European morning trade on Friday, hitting a three-week low against the US dollar, despite further
Japan's CPI rises boost hope for policy exit
January 27, 2006Japan's CPI rises boost hope for policy exit Core consumer prices in Japan have risen for two straight months - for the first time in more than seven years.
Sony Exits Robot Business
January 27, 2006By Yoshiko Hara EE Times Jan 27, 2006 09:51 AM TOKYO - Sony Corp. will withdraw from the entertainment robot business as a part of its restructuring plan.
Sony shares jump 14% on earnings surge
January 27, 2006Sony shares surged 14 percent Friday as investors welcomed better-than-expected earnings that suggest a budding recovery at the Japanese company thanks to booming flat-panel TV sales.
Japan seen beating deflation but government not convinced
January 27, 2006Japanese consumer prices rose for the second straight month in December, official figures showed Friday, providing the clearest indication yet that Japan may finally be defeating deflation.
Winter Hits Japan Hard
January 27, 2006Haggling - How to Shop in Asia | Main | Thaipusam in Singapore, KL on January
Japanese Lab Develops Robot for Errands
January 27, 2006TOKYO -- Though his movement is a bit stiff, slow and voice monotonous, he willingly turns on the television with a chest-mounted remote control, and brings a can of drink for you.
INTERVIEW - Wipro eyes double digit revenue growth in Japan
January 27, 2006By Natsuko Waki DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Wipro, India's third-largest software exporter, expects to boost revenues in Japan by 40 percent a year in the next 5 years, the chairman of the company said on Friday.
Japan welcomes talks agreement
January 27, 2006Fulltext of the statement issued by Japan follows:Statement by Mr.
Mitsubishi Motors launches 'i' minicar, targeting baby boomers
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Honda Builds Accord with 'Autopilot' Tech
January 27, 2006By Robin Arnfield January 27, 2006 11:49AM The driver presets the cruise control at whatever speed he or she thinks appropriate -- at 70 miles per hour, for example. '
Japanese Lab Develops Robot for Errands
January 27, 2006(01-27) 16:49 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Though his movement is a bit stiff, slow and voice monotonous, he willingly turns on the television with a chest-mounted remote control, and brings a can of drink for you.
Japanese Lab Develops Robot for Errands
January 27, 2006(01-27) 16:48 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Though his movement is a bit stiff, slow and voice monotonous, he willingly turns on the television with a chest-mounted remote control, and brings a can of drink for you.
Japan back in world politics
January 27, 2006Today in 2006, about 600 Japanese soldiers are stationed in a non-combat operation in southern Iraq as members of the 'Coalition of the Willing.' Nothing could better illustrate the dramatic changes in Japan's security and foreign policy.
Japan seen beating deflation but government not convinced
January 27, 2006TOKYO : Japanese consumer prices rose for the second straight month in December, official figures show, providing the clearest indication yet that Japan may finally be defeating deflation.
Honda Builds Accord with 'Autopilot'
January 27, 2006By Robin Arnfield January 27, 2006 11:49AM The driver presets the cruise control at whatever speed he or she thinks appropriate -- at 70 miles per hour, for example. '
Nikkei extends gains as Sony raises earnings hopes
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Sony adds more Vaios to its laptop lineup
January 27, 2006Sony is adding five Vaio SZ models and three Vaio F TV notebooks to its stable.
Japanese govt bonds close lower on gains in equities, falls in US Treasurys
January 27, 2006TOKYO (AFX) - Japanese government bond prices closed the session lower, with market sentiment weakened by a spike in stock prices here, a slide in US Treasury prices and a pullback in the value of yen, dealers said.
Percentage of female company presidents in Japan rises slightly in 2005
January 27, 2006The percentage of Japanese companies with female presidents rose slightly in 2005, a research agency said Friday, as female workers continue to struggle to climb the corporate ladder long dominated by males.
Livedoor shares recoup losses as Japanese stock market rallies
January 27, 2006Shares in troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor rose 23 percent in Tokyo trading Friday, recouping some of the losses from its tumble after a surprise raid by criminal investigators nearly two weeks ago.
Japan has full schedule in buildup to June's World Cup
January 27, 2006The Japan Football Association on Friday announced a busy schedule of warmup games for the national team leading into June's soccer World Cup. After playing the United States at San Francisco on Feb. 10, Japan hosts Finland and India on Feb.
Yakuza trio arrested on suspicion of smuggling explosives, guns into Japan
January 27, 2006Police on Friday arrested three men and raided the offices of a crime syndicate on suspicion of smuggling explosives, guns and ammunition into Japan, a news report said.
Review: Canon PIXMA iP90 Printer
January 27, 2006As a Treo owner, you've probably wondered how to print from it. You might also have a newer digital camera, and a laptop and your aging printer just doesn't cut it any more.
Incat nets $15m Govt loan for Japanese boat deal
January 27, 2006The Tasmanian Government has offered Hobart shipbuilder Incat a $15 million loan to help it build two new catamarans for a Japanese company.
Sony posted record high earnings in Q3 amid restructuring
January 27, 2006The global electronics manufacturer, now under tough restructuring, said its net profit jumped 17.5 percent from a year earlier to 168.9 billion (US$1.4 billion) in the three months to December. '
'Fortune' names Canon CEO as Asia's top business leader
January 27, 2006Mitarai, who takes over in May as head of the Japan Business Federation, the country's top industry lobby, 'may be the best Japanese CEO in a decade,' Fortune's Asia editor Clay Chandler said. '
Confirmed: Japan emperor, empress to visit S-E Asia
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Study estimates 500,000 fatalities from bird flu pandemic outbreak in Japan
January 27, 2006Risk Management Solutions, Inc. ( RMS) released the findings of an in-depth study that provides life and personal accident insurers in Japan with key benchmarks for the potential risk of human casualties from catastrophic events.
Japan: Core Consumer Prices Up
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Al Muftah in tie-up with NEC Computers
January 27, 2006Staff Reporter The Al Muftah Group, one of Qatar's leading business establishments, has forayed into the distribution of IT products by establishing a tie-up with one of the global IT giants, NEC Computers. "
Nikkei ends at new 5-year high, Sony surges
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Sony shares jump after earnings report
January 27, 2006Sony shares jump after earnings report. . . . . . . . . &# 8226;••••••••• LIVE QUOTEData: and delayed 20 min. MARKET INDICESData: and delayed 20 min.
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Japanese shares get over Livedoor slump
January 27, 2006The shares jumped 3.58% to a new five-year high, bringing the fast-growing market back to levels which were interrupted early last week when fraud allegations engulfed celebrity Internet firm Livedoor.
Sony launches Bluetooth mic for Handycams
January 27, 2006Sony launches Bluetooth mic for Handycams Thursday January 26, 2006 11:38 AM EST - By: Via: Usually, when the talk turns to digital cameras and camcorders, the focus is on picture quality.
Sony shares jump after earnings report
January 27, 2006It still needs to take another step, and it's unclear when we'll be able to say it's the excellent company it used to be in the past,' said Keita Wakabayashi, analyst at Mito Securities Co.
NEC has weak financial quarter due to increased competition
January 27, 2006NEC has weak financial quarter due to increased competition by: News Staff - January 27, 9:21 AM EDT Mobilemag Copyright 2000-2005, Mobilemag.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Sony to Aibo: Play Dead
January 27, 2006Sony to Aibo: Play Dead by: News Staff - January 27, 9:32 AM EDT by: News Staff - January 27, 9:30 AM EDT by: News Staff - January 27, 9:28 AM EDT by: News Staff - January 27, 9:27 AM EDT by: News Staff - January 27, 9:25 AM EDT by: News St. :
Montreal Auto Show: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
January 27, 20062007 Toyota FJ CruiserThis spring, diehard Toyota truck fans will be served. The FJ Cruiser, the heir to the crown that belonged to the original Land Cruiser will be in dealerships.
Montreal Auto Show: 2006 Toyota RAV4
January 27, 20062007 Toyota RAV-4For 2006, Toyota has decided to nail the competition down. The compact SUV segment is getting tougher every year but this year, the RAV4 is out to conquer all.
Montreal Auto Show: 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan
January 27, 20062007 Toyota Yaris SedanOnly a few months after the arrival of the 3 and 5-door Yaris hatchback, Toyota brings to us the replacement of the Echo sedan: the 4-door Yaris. The sedan and the hatchback share the same platform and powertrain.
Montreal Auto Show: 2007 Nissan Versa
January 27, 20062007 Nissan VersaThe new Versa is Nissan's entry-level car. This is basically the car that replaces the Micra from way back when. Starting in the summer of 2006, the car will arrive in dealerships as a 5-door hatchback.
Montreal Auto Show: Nissan Azeal Concept
January 27, 2006Nissan Azeal ConceptNissan first displayed their Azeal concept to the public at the 2005 NAIAS. This concept is a youth-oriented sports coupe that is roughly the size of a Sentra and seeks buyers in the 20-25 year-old range.
Japanese Biometric Cell Phone
January 27, 2006Japanese Biometric Cell Phone NewsBy: pdaBlast! StaffJanuary 23, 2006 Japanese Radio has introduced a new phone targeted at security conscious business users.
Sony's quarterly profits soar 47%
January 27, 2006Sony's quarterly profits soar 47% 11.02AM, Thu Jan 26 2006 Tokyo-based consumer giant Sony has reported a surprise 47 per cent jump in quarterly profits helped by sales of flat-screen TVs and its PSP games console.
Japan arrests 4 over weapons smuggling
January 27, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese police have arrested four men, two of them from the Philippines, on suspicion of smuggling explosives and guns that could be used in a terrorist attack, domestic media said on Friday.
It's worth biting on Chipotle, Sony and steel
January 27, 2006CHIPOTLE: Sure we had a tech stock bubble, but a Mexican restaurant bubble? Could be.
Japanese emperor, empress to visit S'pore, KL, Bangkok
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Japan nabs 3 for smuggling weapons
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Tokyo man with 11-women commune has stun gun
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Japan's economy not out of deflation: PM
January 27, 2006TOKYO, Jan. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said on Friday that the country's economy has not come out of deflation although key consumer price index rose for the second straight month in December, Kyodo News reported. '
Sony BMG Net Income Jumps In Q3
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
WWF and Honda join forces to save Sumatran rhinos
January 27, 2006Newsroom WWF and Honda join forces to save Sumatran rhinos Dicerorhinus sumatrensis).'> It is estimated that there are about 300 Sumatran rhinos left in the wild.
Nikkei ends at new 5-year high, Sony surges
January 27, 20068603.T: , , ) posted a four-fold rise in profits in the latest quarter.'Earnings and optimism over an economic recovery both nicely supported the market,' said Tomomi Yamashita, senior fund manager at Shinkin Asset Management Co.
Japan bans US beef following illegal shipment
January 27, 2006The timing is unbelievably bad. Japan agreed just one month ago to re-admit beef from US cattle less than 21 months old. But trade was suspended last week when Japan found banned material in a shipment of veal from a New York company. '
Japan thwarts terror shipment
January 27, 2006JAPANESE police have arrested four men, two from the Philippines, on suspicion of smuggling guns and explosives by ship to Yokohama that could be used in a ter
Asia: Japanese brokers post gains
January 27, 2006'Investor expectations about profit gains at brokerages grew stronger,' said Atsushi Osa at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management. The Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia-Pacific index rose 1.00 point to close at 126.20.
Around the Markets: Shift to gas in Japan lifts utilities
January 27, 2006TOKYO Japanese consumers and factories are switching to natural gas heating as crude oil prices hover near record levels. The conversion is saving customers money, and it is also driving up the shares of gas utilities like Tokyo Gas.
BHP Agrees To 8% Japan Coal Price Cut- JFE Steel
January 27, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- JFE Steel Corp. said Friday that it and its major coal supplier agreed on an 8% cut in the price of coking coal that the Japanese steel maker will purchase next fiscal year beginning in April.
Japan To Extend Peacekeeping Mission In Golan Heights
January 27, 2006TOKYO (AP)--Japan on Friday decided to extend its mission in support of U.N. peacekeeping efforts in the Golan Heights for another six months, an official said. The decision, made at a Cabinet meeting, follows a decision by the U.N.
Vodafone Japan President: Japan Operations Recovering Steadily
January 27, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- The Japanese unit of Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) has seen steady improvements in its operations in recent months after a series of reform measures, the head of Japan operations said Friday. Vodafone K.K.
Sony's Shares Soar As Strong Earnings Lift Revival Hopes
January 27, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Sony Corp.'s (6758.TO) shares soared in heavy trade Friday after the company sharply lifted its full-year forecasts and posted a record net profit and sales in the quarter ended Dec. 31.
Sony: 4Q Electronics Sales Expected To Drop Y390 Billion From 3Q
January 27, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Sony Corp. ( 6758.TO) expects sales in its electronics business to drop by Y390 billion in the January-March period from the previous quarter, a senior executive said Friday.
Sony shares jump 14% on better-than-expected earnings
January 27, 2006Sony shares jump 14% on better-than-expected earnings TOKYO: Sony shares surged 14 percent Friday as investors welcomed better-than-expected earnings that suggest a budding recovery at the Japanese company thanks to booming flat-panel TV sales.
Japanese stocks jump 3.6% Friday
January 27, 2006TOKYO: Japan's benchmark stock index surged to a fresh five-year high Friday, reclaiming all the market's losses from last week, as investors snapped up stocks on upbeat earnings from Sony and others.
Sony posts record profit on TV sales
January 27, 2006Net income rose 18% to 168.9 billion yen (US$1.5bil) in the three months ended Dec 31, from 143.8 billion yen a year earlier, the company said yesterday. Analysts had expected profit to decline.
Core CPI up for 2nd straight month, encouraging BOJ for policy shift
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Japan-N. Korean talks to begin in Beijing on Feb. 4
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Sony shares jump after earnings release
January 27, 2006in a joint venture. The TVs sold well during Christmas, grabbing No. 1 market share in the U.S.,
Quake study warns Japan of tsunami risk
January 27, 2006A strong earthquake and ensuing tsunami would kill about 2,700 people and damage nearly 10,000 buildings in northern Japan, according to a government study obtained on Thursday.
Sony Shares Jump After Earnings Release
January 27, 2006By YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO (AP) -- Sony shares surged 14 percent Friday morning as investors welcomed better-than-expected earnings as a sign that the revival strategy by the Japanese company's first foreign chief executive may be starting to pay off.
Japan, N Korea to hold talks in China next week
January 27, 2006The two nations agreed to meet in Beijing from February 4, following the previous round of bilateral talks in late December in which they agreed to set up working groups to tackle contentious issues.
Esco's biosafety cabinet receives Japanese certificate
January 27, 2006Esco's Labculture Class II Type A2 Biosafety cabinet series was recently approved by Japan Air Cleaning Association (JACA) for compliance to the tough requirements of Japanese Industrial Standard K3800:2000 for microbiological safety cabinets.
NEC Profit Falls on Weak Chip Operations
January 27, 2006TOKYO -- NEC Corp. said Thursday its net profit dropped sharply for the October-December period as its chip and mobile phone operations struggled.NEC posted a net profit of 20.78 billion yen ($179.8 million) for the fiscal third quarter ended Dec.
Sony Shares Jump After Earnings Release
January 27, 2006TOKYO Sony shares surged 14 percent Friday morning as investors welcomed better-than-expected earnings as a sign that the revival strategy by the Japanese company's first foreign chief executive may be starting to pay off.
Surprise Q3 profit jump for Sony
January 27, 2006TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Sony Corp.
Sony, miners shine as Nikkei soars
January 27, 2006Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 1.3 percent, and MSCI's index of non-Japan Asian shares was 1.0 percent higher at 0610 GMT.
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Toyota's NASCAR entry all about the heartland
January 27, 2006Midwest. "
Pics ding Sony bling
January 27, 2006The entertainment side was bumpy last quarter, but Sony is still on a roll.
Japan arrests 4 over weapons smuggling
January 27, 2006News Japan arrests 4 over weapons smuggling Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:24 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese police have arrested four men, two of them from the Philippines, on suspicion of smuggling ...
Nikkei ends at new 5-year high, Sony surges
January 27, 20068603.T> posted a four-fold rise in profits in the latest quarter.'Earnings and optimism over an economic recovery both nicely supported the market,' said Tomomi Yamashita, senior fund manager at Shinkin Asset Management Co.
Japan, N.Korea to resume talks on ties next month
January 27, 2006By Teruaki Ueno TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Uneasy neighbours Japan and North Korea will hold talks in Beijing from Feb.
Russia denies violating Japanese airspace
January 27, 2006MOSCOW : Russia denied one of its military aircraft had violated Japanese airspace the previous day, directly contradicting Tokyo's allegation as well as its claim that Moscow had already admitted the incursion. '
BHP No Comment On Report Of 8% Japan Coal Price Cut
January 27, 2006MELBOURNE -(Dow Jones)- Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton (BHP.AU) Friday wouldn't comment on a Nihon Keizai Shimbun report that hard coking coal contract prices were settled 8% below this year's prices in talks with key Japanese steel makers.
Vodafone Japan says operations recovering steadily
January 27, 2006Extract not available.
Japan Tanigaki: Japan Still In Mild Deflation
January 27, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki said Friday the country is still in mild deflation and that the government and the Bank of Japan must continue fighting the mild price-falling trend. '
Japan Yosano: CPI Rise Move Forward To Defeat Deflation
January 27, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japan economy and banking minister Kaoru Yosano said Friday that the two consecutive months of on-year rises in nationwide consumer prices was a small step forward in defeating deflation. '
Japan Government Abe: Japan Still In Mild Deflation
January 27, 2006TOKYO (Nikkei/Dow Jones)--Japan's chief government spokesman downplayed the rise in the December core consumer price index, saying Friday that it was a ' small improvement' and that mild deflation persists.