Japan's Elpida fined in US for chip price-fixing
January 31, 2006According to the two-count felony charge filed in the U.S.
Police move in on Japanese homeless
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Toshiba earnings ride flash wave
January 31, 2006Toshiba posted on Tuesday a 14-fold rise in quarterly profit, driven by strong sales of flash memory chips, while Fujitsu swung to a profit on robust demand for electronics components.
NTT plans WiMax tests as early as next month
January 31, 2006The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Group (NTT), Japan's largest telecommunications group, plans to begin tests of WiMax technology as early as next month, a senior executive said Tuesday.
Oslo Overtakes Tokyo as World's Most Expensive City; Reykjavik Is No. 3
January 31, 200631 (Bloomberg) -- Oslo overtook Tokyo as the world's most expensive city, the Economist Intelligence Unit said in a biannual study. It's the first time since 1991 that the Japanese capital hasn't topped the poll.
Toshiba Raises Profit Forecast After Flash Memory Boosts Third Quarter Net
January 31, 200631 (Bloomberg) -- Toshiba Corp., Japan's second-largest chipmaker, raised its annual profit forecast after third-quarter net income surged 14-fold on demand for flash memory used in mobile phones and devices such as Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod.
Honda Profit Falls 12 Percent on Derivatives, Loss at Satellite Radio Unit
January 31, 200631 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co., Japan's third- biggest automaker, said third-quarter profit fell 12 percent after the yen weakened more than the company expected and it posted an investment loss on a U.S. satellite radio business.
US FDA approves Takeda constipation drug
January 31, 2006The drug, made by Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. ( 4502.T: Quote, Profile, Research) and privately held Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
UPDATE 1-Takeda laxative wins U.S. approval for adults
January 31, 2006WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. health officials said on Tuesday that they approved a new prescription drug, called Amitiza, to treat adults with chronic constipation, one of the most common disorders among Americans.
NTT plans WiMax tests as early as next month
January 31, 2006JANUARY 31, 2006 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - TOKYO -- The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Group, Japan's largest telecommunications group, plans to begin tests of WiMax technology as early as next month, a senior executive said today.
Japan admits not inspecting US beef
January 31, 2006I want to apologize. We did not go to the United States before resuming the imports,' Agriculture Minister Shoichi Nakagawa told a legislative committee. '
Jobless total falls in Japan
January 31, 2006The number of people out of work in Japan has fallen, official figures show. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said that the number of people out of work fell by 50,000 to 2.6 million in December.
United Airlines: Official Site - Sponsored Link
January 31, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
Canon enjoys record profit
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Americans warming to Japan's heated toilets
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Japanese Govt. Position Paper Says China Not A Threat
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Sales and investment outlook signals Japanese confidence
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New perks attract Matsushita to invest more in Thailand
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Japan to withdraw ground troops from Iraq by May: report
January 31, 2006Japan will pull its Ground Self- Defense Force troops out of southern Iraq by the end of May, Kyodo News reported Tuesday, quoting government sources.
Japanese Lawmakers: U.S. Beef Causes Worry
January 31, 2006WASHINGTON Japanese lawmakers told Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Tuesday that a shipment of American beef containing bones prohibited because of the risk of mad cow disease has caused ill will and deep suspicion among consumers in Japan. '
Japanese customs storing over 2,000 tons of U.S. beef
January 31, 2006TOKYO - More than 2,000 tons of U.S. beef has piled up at Japanese customs warehouses after this month's renewed import ban, an industry official said Tuesday. Tokyo eased its ban on U.S. beef imports on Dec.
Nippon Steel profits soar 84% on strong sales
January 31, 2006Nippon Steel profits soar 84% on strong sales Nippon Steel Corp., the world's third-biggest steel maker, on Tuesday reported an 83. %
Canon Network Cameras Capture Live Video for Dotworkz
January 31, 2006The phrase "surfing the Web" takes on new meaning at the Dotworkz Group and its service company USrelay.
Japanese Declare 'Wives Day'
January 31, 200631, 2006 - The group, which calls itself the 'Japan Doting Husbands Association,' urged men to get home by 8 p.m. and say thanks to their wives for all they do.
Yen rallies on strong data
January 31, 2006Yen rallies on strong data The Japanese yen rallied in European morning trade on Tuesday as encouraging economic data raised expectations that the central bank
The end of an era as Tokyo becomes second costliest
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Japan wants Iran to address international nuclear concerns
January 31, 2006Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Tuesday urged Iran to address international concerns about its nuclear programs with a 'sincere response,' a news report said Tuesday. '
Canon Network Cameras Capture Live Video for Dotworkz
January 31, 2006The phrase "surfing the Web" takes on new meaning at the Dotworkz Group and its service company USrelay.
Japan pullout means Diggers home soon
January 31, 2006AUSTRALIAN soldiers serving in southern Iraq could be coming home as early as next month if Japan proceeds with plans to withdraw its force from the region.
Taro Aso denies Japan mulling troop withdrawal from Iraq
January 31, 2006The Japanese foreign minister on Tuesday denied reports that Japan will withdraw its troops from Iraq by May, saying Japan's priority was to bring security back to the war-torn country. '
Takeda, other Japan drug makers post strong Q3
January 31, 2006By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. ( 4502.T: , , ), Japan's top drug maker, posted a 24 percent jump in quarterly profit on its Blopress hypertension treatment and other drugs, while rivals Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (
Japan steelmakers post profits but bumps lie ahead
January 31, 2006Nippon Steel Corp. ( 5401.T: , , ), Japan's top steelmaker and the world's third biggest, reported a 13 percent gain in October-December net profit on Tuesday, to 74.42 billion yen ($632.4 million), on strong sales of high-end sheet steel.
DoCoMo Results 3Q2005
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DoCoMo to Expand Flat-rate Data Tariffs
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Japanese production soars, growth sags
January 31, 2006Economists said production in the coming months would be curtailed by a diminishing appetite for cars in the US, although it was not expected to hit Japan's overall economic recovery.
Japanese Stock Prices Rise
January 31, 2006TOKYO Japanese stocks rose for a sixth straight day Tuesday, buoyed by strong earnings results and led by banks and oil companies.
Tons of U.S. Beef Piled Up in Japan
January 31, 2006TOKYO More than 2,000 tons of U.S. beef has piled up at Japanese customs warehouses after this month's renewed import ban, an industry official said Tuesday. Tokyo eased its ban on U.S. beef imports on Dec.
Toshiba lifts outlook, Fujitsu swings to Q3 profit
January 31, 2006By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp. ( 6502.T: , , ) on Tuesday posted a 14-fold rise in quarterly profit, driven by strong sales of flash memory chips, while Fujitsu Ltd. (
Tons of U.S. Beef Piled Up in Japan
January 31, 2006(01-31) 00:19 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- More than 2,000 tons of U.S. beef has piled up at Japanese customs warehouses after this month's renewed import ban, an industry official said Tuesday. Tokyo eased its ban on U.S. beef imports on Dec.
Fujitsu swings to Q3 profit on software services
January 31, 2006Fujitsu swings to Q3 profit on software services Tuesday 31 January 2006, 1:34am EST TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Fujitsu Ltd. (
Japanese Stock Prices Rise
January 31, 2006(01-31) 00:22 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Japanese stocks rose for a sixth straight day Tuesday, buoyed by strong earnings results and led by banks and oil companies.
NEC:Hedging transaction
January 31, 200610:13AM 2006.01.31 (GMT) NEC:Hedging transaction Norse Energy Corp. has in a hedging transaction sold forward parts of its natural gas production in the US. The amounts sold forward are; 30,000 MMBtu/month for the period Nov. 1. 2008 to June 30.
Sumitomo Trust Apr-Dec Group Net Profit Y76.48 Billion Vs Y74.45 Billion
January 31, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co. ( 8403.TO) Tuesday reported generally solid earnings results for the April-December period thanks to growth in real-estate broking and other commission revenues.
Tons of U.S. beef piled up in Japan
January 31, 2006TOKYO --More than 2,000 tons of U.S. beef has piled up at Japanese customs warehouses after this month's renewed import ban, an industry official said Tuesday.Tokyo eased its ban on U.S. beef imports on Dec.
1.34pm Japan 'to leave Iraq'
January 31, 2006JAPAN would pull all of its troops out of Iraq by the end of May, ending Tokyo's first military deployment since World War II to a country where fighting was ongoing, a newspaper reported today.
UPDATE 3-DoCoMo says profit fell in Q3 but keeps forecast
January 31, 2006By Yukari Iwatani Kane TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - NTT DoCoMo Inc. (
Nissan has replaced the 26 year-old Pulsar name with the all-new Tiida
January 31, 2006By NEIL McDONALD 27 January 2006 SEX sells, or that is what Nissan is hoping with its new Pulsar replacement, the Tiida.
Nelson unaware of Japanese pullout plan
January 31, 2006Defence Minister Brendan Nelson says he has not been told if Japan has decided to begin withdrawing its engineers from Iraq in March. Australian troops have been stationed in southern Iraq to provide security for the Japanese.
Blair urged to block Japan's whaling aims
January 31, 2006A letter from the Whale Group of Wildlfie and Countryside Link, backed by some 8 million supporters, has been delivered to the PM to highlight the issue.
Tons of U.S. beef piled up in Japan
January 31, 2006Tons of U.S. beef piled up in JapanMARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated Press TOKYO - More than 2,000 tons of U.S. beef has piled up at Japanese customs warehouses after this month's renewed import ban, an industry official said Tuesday.
Coho prices in Japan up 20%, prompting some users to switch to sockeye sold at similar prices
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Tons of U.S. Beef Piled Up in Japan
January 31, 2006Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, right, chats with Agriculture Minister Shoichi Nakagawa after the powerful Lower House approved fiscal 2005's extra budget in Tokyo Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006.
Japanese Company Agrees to Plead Guilty to Participating in Dram Price-Fixing Conspiracy
January 31, 2006JAPANESE COMPANY AGREES TO PLEAD GUILTY TO PARTICIPATING IN DRAM PRICE- FIXING CONSPIRACY Elpida Memory Inc. Also Agrees to Pay $84 Million Criminal Fine WASHINGTON, D.C. - Elpida Memory Inc. (
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Toshiba Net Profit Surges
January 31, 2006TOKYO -- Toshiba's net profit surged by more than 13 times during the latest quarter, and recovering demand for mobile phones and chips helped Fujitsu Ltd. swing back into the black for the October-December quarter.
Mitsui & Co Oct-Dec Group Net Profit Y77.3 Billion Vs Y22.8 Billion
January 31, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Mitsui & Co. ( 8031.TO), a major Japanese trading firm, said Tuesday its group net profit in the October-December quarter more than tripled on year due to higher prices and increased sales of metal and energy products.
Japan jobless total falls
January 31, 2006Japanese unemployment falls significantly in December, further indication of its
Japanese govt. position paper says China not a threat
January 31, 2006TOKYO, Jan. 31 (Xinhuanet) -- Japan does not recognize China as a threat, said a Japanese government position paper disclosed on Tuesday.
UPDATE 3-Japan jobless rate falls, household spending rises
January 31, 2006UPDATE 3-Japan jobless rate falls, household spending rises Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:15 AM ET Reuters 2006. All Rights Reserved. - ,
UPDATE 4-Japan jobless rate falls, household spending rises
January 31, 2006By Ritsuko Ando TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japan's labour market improved in December as the jobless rate fell to a lower-than-expected 4.4 percent, helping to lift household spending and boosting expectations of firm economic growth ahead.
Japan gets USB-connectible SD card
January 31, 2006Japanese peripherals maker Keian has launched the latest attempt to make SD memory cards sit comfortably in computers' USB ports.
3 Japan defense officials charged
January 31, 2006Advertise | Site Map RSS | Search TOKYO, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Three officials at Japan's Defense Facilities Administration Agency have been charged with orchestrating a bid-rigging plot.