Seismologist from Japan detained for fraudulent sale to Norway university
February 2, 2006A leading Japanese seismologist was arrested for fraudulently selling scientific equipment to a Norwegian university, a report said Wednesday.
Can 'Ninety-Nine Nights' save Xbox 360 in Japan?
February 2, 2006Microsoft said on Wednesday that it will release Ninety-Nine Nights, one of the highly anticipated games for its Xbox 360 console, on 20 April in Japan.
Podgy little scene stealer: Canon DC40
February 2, 2006DVD camcorders are making the steady transition from renegade youngsters to revolutionaries with the deftness of Che Guevera.
Mitsubishi-direct forklift truck dealership rolls into Houston
February 2, 2006Lone Star Lift, the first full-service, factory direct Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks dealer in Texas, is now open for business. The dealership -- located at 10795 Hammerly Blvd. --
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.23; Euro/US$1.2071
February 2, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 10:30 Quoted at 09:3 0 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.22/25 118.23/24 118.06...
Honda to reduce production at Lincoln plant; no layoffs planned
February 2, 2006Honda Manufacturing of Alabama will reduce production at its Lincoln plant by 12 percent, or 150 vehicles a day, starting in April, a company spokesman said Tuesday. The change will not impact employment at the plant, the company said.
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.16; Euro/US$1.2071
February 2, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 11:30 Quoted at 10:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.16/17 118.22/25 118.06/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.48; Euro/US$1.2046
February 2, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 14:30 Quoted at 12:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.43/53 118.26/29 118.06/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.27; Euro/US$1.2063
February 2, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 12:30 Quoted at 11:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.26/29 118.16/17 118.06/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.45; Euro/US$1.2053
February 2, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 15:30 Quoted at 14:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.44/47 118.43/53 118.06/...
Latest US$ exchange rates: US$/Yen 118.38; Euro/US$1.2061
February 2, 2006News Major Currencies Exchange Rates Currency Quoted at 16:30 Quoted at 15:30 New York Close ------------------------------------------------------------------- USD/JPY 118.36/40 118.44/47 118.06/...
Japan halts imports of Dutch pork
February 2, 20061 February 2006 AMSTERDAM - Japan has imposed a temporary ban on imports of pork from the Netherlands. South Korea has taken a similar measure.
Canon Network Cameras Capture Live Video for Dotworkz
February 2, 2006Extract not available.
Vivendi Will Buy Matsushita's Universal Studios Stake for $1.15 Billion
February 2, 20062 (Bloomberg) -- Vivendi Universal SA agreed to pay Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. $ 1.15 billion to gain full ownership of Universal Music Group, the world's largest record company, and raise its stake in NBC Universal.
Japan Shares Rise; Sony, Advantest Lead Gains by Exporters on Oil, Dollar
February 2, 20062 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks advanced, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to a new five-year high, as the dollar climbed to the highest in seven weeks against the yen and after crude oil fell for a third day in New York.
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February 2, 2006Ad - Oceanfront family-friendly, AAA three diamond resort. Beautifully furnished oceanfront rooms and suites, located in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.
Japanese Stocks Rise to Five-Year High
February 2, 2006TOKYO -- Japanese stocks rose to a five-year high Thursday, bouncing back from the previous day's losses, following Wall Street's robust session overnight and a drop in oil prices.
Dollar Rises to Six-Week High Against Yen
February 2, 2006TOKYO -- The dollar rose to a six-week high against the yen in Asia Thursday, boosted by growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank will raise interest rates again in March.Speculation that Friday's U.S.
Osaka Bourse Reports Information Delays
February 2, 2006Suzuki, 57, a former president at an affiliate of Japanese telecom giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp., previously handled computer systems for financial companies.
Proton to revive ties with Mitsubishi
February 2, 2006PROTON Holdings Bhd will rekindle a technical alliance with Mitsubishi Motors Corp, a year after severing such ties that had lasted for 19 years.
Mitsubishi Electric sees profit growth in fiscal Q3
February 2, 2006Extract not available.
Yen Spikes Above 118.00
February 2, 2006It appears that the carry traders are back with a vengeance in the aftermath of the FOMC decision that now has the market targeting 5% Fed funds rates by mid 2006.
Asian Shares End Mixed; Tokyo Hits 5-Yr, High; HK Dn
February 2, 2006Singapore shares ended at a six-year high. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 230.46 points, or 1.40%, to finish at 16,710.55, its highest level since Sept. 1, 2000.
Motorola mulls phone partnership in Japan
February 2, 2006By Yukari Iwatani Kane TOKYO (Reuters) - Motorola Inc. (
Tokyo ward to pay child-support allowance to expectant mothers, high school students
February 2, 2006Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward will widen its child-support allowance system to cover expectant mothers and high school students, the first move of its kind in Japan, officials said Wednesday.
Rookie lawmakers' loyalty to Koizumi fading
February 2, 2006They won entry into the Diet largely because of the popularity of Junichiro Koizumi and their avowed loyalty to the prime minister and his reform policies.
Mizuho, Evercore in tie-up for U.S.-Japan M&A deals
February 2, 2006By Alison Tudor and Emi Emoto TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Mizuho Securities said on Thursday it signed an alliance with U.S. advisory boutique Evercore Partners Inc. to promote cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
Crunching numbers: Mitsubishi has slowed 380 production this year from 32,000 to 27,000 and cut 250 jobs at it
February 2, 2006By NEIL McDONALD 2 February 2006 MITSUBISHI claims it has no plans for further sackings at its Tonsley Park vehicle assembly plant in Adelaide in the wake of the latest round of job cuts announced last week.
Japanese encephalitis suspected in girl's death
February 2, 2006A SECOND teenage girl has died in Malaysia of suspected Japanese encephalitis amid fears the mosquito-borne neurological disease may become an epidemic, news reports said yesterday.
Japan tests snow robot
February 2, 2006ENRYU'S five-meter arms are powerful enough to lift a small passenger car, and its hands are almost as dexterous as a human being's.
Japan weeklies talk royal divorce
February 2, 2006WEEKLY magazines that once scrutinised the height of Japanese Crown Princess Masako's heels for clues to a possible pregnancy have another obsession these days: is divorce an option for the unhappy former diplomat?
Kobe Bryant joins Chamberlain in record books
February 2, 2006Chants of 'MVP!' ' MVP' rained down from the Madison Square Garden crowd as Tuesday night's game was ending. Kobe Bryant gave the New York fans something to cheer about during a dismal season.
Matsushita Raises Profit Forecast 18 Percent on Larger, More Expensive TVs
February 2, 20062 (Bloomberg) -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., the world's biggest plasma television maker, raised its profit forecast 18 percent after sales of larger, more expensive sets increased third-quarter earnings.
Canon Announces Latest DVD Camcorder: The DC40
February 2, 2006The new model will feature a 1/2.8-inch 4.3 gross megapixel CCD sensor, true 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, a 2.7-inch LCD, and one-touch dubbing.
Matsushita to sell stake in Universal to Vivendi
February 2, 2006Matsushita to sell stake in Universal to Vivendi Thu Feb 2, 2006 1:59 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (
BI arrests fugitive Japanese drug convict in Cebu
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Relentless Toyota unveils latest RAV4
February 2, 2006Malaysians prefer creature comforts to nature's delights KUALA LUMPUR--Malaysia is famed for its wildlife, rainforest reserves and adventure activities such as trekking, but Malaysians would rather shop and eat, a report said Tuesday.
Lawmakers decries plan to let women ascend Japanese throne
February 2, 2006The lawmakers, led by former Trade Minister Takeo Hiranuma, are fighting a law being drafted by the government to avert a succession crisis in the imperial family by allowing reigning empresses.
Nissan has surprise Q3 gain on Europe, China sales
February 2, 2006By Chang-Ran Kim, Asia auto correspondent 9 minutes ago TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co. (
Japanese Stocks Bounce Back; Dollar Up
February 2, 2006Japanese Stocks Bounce Back; Dollar Up TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese stocks rose Thursday morning, bouncing back from the previous day's losses, following Wall Street's robust session and a drop in oil prices.
Honam, Mitsubishi Rayon form MMA joint venture
February 2, 2006Extract not available.
Japan does not consider China a threat
February 2, 2006Japan does not consider China a threat Japan's Cabinet adopted an official statement saying it does not consider China a threat, a Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Feb 1.
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February 2, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
Succession Protest in Japan
February 2, 2006TOKYO, Feb.
UPDATE 1-Vivendi to buy Matsushita's Universal stake
February 2, 2006Vivendi said net profit would increase by at least $30 million in 2006 after acquisition costs. Announcing the deal in Paris and Tokyo on Thursday, neither company immediately said how Vivendi would pay for the stake.
Vivendi to buy Matsushita's Universal stake
February 2, 2006Vivendi said net profit would increase by at least $30 million in 2006 after acquisition costs. Announcing the deal in Paris and Tokyo on Thursday, neither company immediately said how Vivendi would pay for the stake.
Motorola mulls phone partnership in Japan
February 2, 2006Extract not available.
Mazda to introduce new SUV in Japan by year-end
February 2, 2006Mazda to introduce new SUV in Japan by year-endLast Update: 2/2/2006 01:32:27 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Mazda Motor Corp. (
Nissan sees surprise profit rise
February 2, 2006Nissan is increasing its appeal in Europe and China Japanese carmaker Nissan has reported a surprise rise in quarterly profit, boosted by sales in Europe and China.
Toyota considers R&D center in China to meet local needs
February 2, 2006Toyota considers R&D center in China to meet local needsLast Update: 2/2/2006 01:33:14 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Toyota Motor Corp. (
Motorola mulls phone partnership in Japan
February 2, 2006By Yukari Iwatani KaneTOKYO (Reuters) - Motorola Inc. (
Vivendi to buy Matsushita's Universal stake
February 2, 2006which owns Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, Universal Interactive and 20 percent of NBC Universal.
Vivendi buys out Matsushita's Universal stake
February 2, 2006News Matsushita Electric Industrial Co LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Vivendi Universal S.A. Vivendi buys out Matsushita's Universal stake Thu Feb 2, 2006 2:07 AM ET PARIS (Reuters...
Kraft plans to cut 8,000, Fuji Photo Film 5,000 jobs
February 2, 2006Extract not available.
The new Japan turns a profit
February 2, 2006Extract not available.
Sony puts robot dog Aibo to sleep
February 2, 2006Sony puts robot dog Aibo to sleep. . . . . . . . .
Honda at The 76th Geneva Salon
February 2, 2006Honda at The 76th Geneva Salon (via ACN Newswire) - Tokyo, Japan, Jan 31, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda has announced its lineup for the 76th Geneva Salon.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes Tokyo
February 2, 2006A MAGNITUDE 5.1 earthquake shook central Japan overnight, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the Meteorological Agency said.
Nissan's Third-Quarter Profit Gains on Higher Sales in Europe, Weaker Yen
February 2, 20062 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co., Japan's second- largest automaker, said third-quarter profit rose 0.6 percent on a weaker yen and higher sales in Europe and China. Net income rose to 135 billion yen ($1.14 billion) in the three months ended Dec.
NEC Electronics, Sony and Toshiba Announce Joint Development of 45-nanometer System LSI Process Technologies
February 2, 2006The results of their efforts have been reported and recognized at industry symposia.
Asian Stocks Advance as Sony and Creative Climb; Japan's Nikkei 225 Jumps
February 2, 20062 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed at its highest since September 2000, leading gains by most Asian markets. Exporters including Sony Corp. and Creative Technology Ltd. rose after oil fell and the dollar strengthened.
Kobe scores 40 for Lakers win
February 2, 2006Kobe Bryant is back in Wilt Chamberlain's company again.