Mitsubishi seen boosting car sales in Ukraine by 25.3% in 2006
February 3, 2006KIEV, Feb. 1 - An official importer of Mitsubishi cars in Ukraine, Niko Trade House, plans to sell 9,000 cars in 2006, or 25.3% more than in 2005, the company said Wednesday. %
Proton Renews Alliance With Mitsubishi
February 3, 2006KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia's national carmaker Proton on Friday renewed its alliance with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. with a technical pact that involves jointly developing new vehicles.
Tokyo stocks seen retreating, Matsushita may gain
February 3, 2006may extend gains.U.S.
Un Reform: Italy Against Japan's Proposal
February 3, 2006UN REFORM: ITALY AGAINST JAPAN'S PROPOSAL (AGI) - Roma, Feb. 3 - Italy sees the new UN Security Council reform proposal presented by Japan in a negative light.
Pound up, US dollar and yen rates go down; euro flat
February 3, 2006Business Sections World Asia India Sports Business Science / Tech Health Entertainment Features Home Services E-mail Chat E-cards City guide Matrimonial Yellow pages Personalities Netindia123.com ...
Executive tipped to head Sony BMG slams bad bosses
February 3, 2006Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, chairman of Sony BMG, told a group of aspiring music executives: 'If you have the wrong CEO at the top of a company, you can destroy it in only two years.'
Mild Earthquake Jolts Northeastern Japan
February 3, 2006A mild earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted northeastern Japan on Friday afternoon, with no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The 1:37 p.m.
Nikkei retreats after Wall St falls, Matsushita up
February 3, 2006stocks led investors to take profits in Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. and other recent gainers, while a drop in oil prices pushed down energy issues.Investors sold companies with disappointing earnings results, such as Funai Electric Co. Ltd.,
Four Strong Earthquakes Shake Japan
February 3, 2006A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shook northeastern Japan early Friday, followed by at least three strong aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Japan's Meteorological Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami.
Rookie loyalty to Koizumi fading
February 3, 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.
Aso, Tanigaki defy Koizumi, call for delay in female emperor bill
February 3, 2006In a defiant display apparently to differentiate themselves from Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, two Cabinet members criticized the government's drive to introduce legislation that would let females ascend the Chrysanthemum throne.
Japan, N. Korea to talk under new format in Beijing from Saturday
February 3, 2006Extract not available.
Man robs Tokyo post office, cash transport car held up in Chiba
February 3, 2006Extract not available.
Nikkei falls on profit taking, Matsushita up
February 3, 2006which high a lifetime high the previous day, and other recent gainers.But companies with strong earnings results such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.
Canon Lenses are Super for NEP Broadcasting
February 3, 2006When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks take the field for Super Bowl XL at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday, February 5th, the eyes of nearly one billion people around the world will be upon them.
Canon Lenses are Super for NEP Broadcasting
February 3, 2006When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks take the field for Super Bowl XL at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday, February 5th, the eyes of nearly one billion people around the world will be upon them.
Canon Lenses are Super for NEP Broadcasting
February 3, 2006When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks take the field for Super Bowl XL at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday, February 5th, the eyes of nearly one billion people around the world will be upon them.
Japan's Seven Bank Apr-Dec Pretax Profit Y14.4 Billion Vs Y7.1 Billion
February 3, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japan's Seven Bank Ltd.
Japan to Pay Leprosy Victims for Isolation
February 3, 2006TOKYO Feb 3, 2006 - Parliament enacted a law Friday awarding compensation to former leprosy sufferers who were forced into isolated leper colonies in Taiwan and Korea by Japan's imperial government decades ago.
Canon DC40 camcorder
February 3, 2006The DC40 DVD model is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, easy to use and delivers high quality performance to customers that also value convenience.'
Japan's Kobe Securities To List On Hercules Market
February 3, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Kobe Securities Co., a Japanese brokerage house, has received approval to list on the Osaka Securities Exchange's Hercules Market on March 6, the bourse said Friday.
Yao edges Kobe to top All-Star list
February 3, 2006Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, holds up the ball high after catching an inbound pass over Milwaukee Bucks' Jiri Welsch, of the Czech Republic, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Houston.
Japan's NTT Reports Lower Profit
February 3, 2006TOKYO -- Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.,
Computer worm doesn't bite in Hong Kong, Tokyo
February 3, 2006It's well past the deadline but we haven't confirmed any cases of the Kama Sutra in Japan, which suggests we're not looking at a major outbreak,' Itsuro Nishimoto, an executive at LAC computer security company in Tokyo, said Friday afternoon.
Japan in a quandary over Iran nuclear issue
February 3, 2006By Bruce Wallace TOKYO: The intensifying crisis over Iran's nuclear activity has thrown a nasty diplomatic curve at Japan, where a big thirst for oil has collided with its self-image as the world's conscience against the spread of nuclear weapons.
Main points of Proton-Mitsubishi alliance
February 3, 2006Proton said the MoU marks a significant step for car makers around the globe who are seeking collaboration as a means of rapid expansion and higher profits. -
Proton, Mitsubishi to jointly develop new Proton cars
February 3, 2006By Tamimi Omar Proton Holdings Bhd and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation of Japan will collaborate to develop new Proton vehicles by early 2007 under an agreement signed on Feb 3.
02-02-2006: Toyota considering China R&D facility
February 3, 200602-02-2006: Toyota considering China R&D facility Toyota Motor Corp said on Feb 2 it is considering setting up a facility in China to re and develop a car for the local market.
02-02-2006: Matsushita aims to sell 4 million plasma TVs in 06/07
February 3, 2006The world's largest consumer electronics maker, known for its Panasonic brand, aims to take a 40% share of the global plasma display TV market next business year.
Sharapova, Hingis on Tokyo collision course
February 3, 2006Top seed Maria Sharapova powered past American Lisa Raymond 6-4 6-4 to join Martina Hingis in the Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals on Thursday.
Japan To Focus Fiji Aid On Education
February 3, 2006PACIFIC Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawaii JAPAN TO FOCUS FIJI AID ON EDUCATION SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Times, Feb.
Mitsubishi, Proton ink MOU on cooperation
February 3, 2006Proton Holdings Bhd and Mitsubishi Motors Corp (MMC) have widened their areas of cooperation through the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Kuala Lumpur today.
Motorola mulls partnership in Japan
February 3, 2006TOKYO, Thurs: Motorola Inc, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, could partner with a Japanese manufacturer to launch appealing phones that will help it boost its presence in Japan, its chief executive said today.
More Japanese Overweight, Exercising Less: Report
February 3, 2006The report showed Japanese are exercising less, with men on average walking 7,575 steps a day compared with the target of 9,200 and women walking 6,821 steps against a targeted 8,300.'We live in a country abundant with food.
Toyota may build R&D centre in China
February 3, 2006TOKYO, Thurs: Toyota Motor Corp, the world's biggest carmaker by market value, may build a research and development (R&D) centre in China as it aims to win a greater slice of the world's third-largest vehicle market.
Yao Edges Kobe as Top All-Star Votegetter
February 3, 2006Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, holds up the ball high after catching an inbound pass over Milwaukee Bucks' Jiri Welsch, of the Czech Republic, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Houston.
Tokyo bourse to spend more on software
February 3, 2006TOKYO, Thurs: The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), hit by a series of problems with its trading systems, will spend more on software to ensure it can keep up with changes in trading patterns, its newly appointed technology chief said today.
Mitsubishi turns to its marketers following the latest factory job cuts
February 3, 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.
Bridgestone unveils 3rd generation in-wheel motor
February 3, 2006Extract not available.
Sharp To Launch 3 in 1 Recorder In Japan
February 3, 2006InformationTechnology MEDIA CENTER PC NEWS February 3rd 2006 Sharp To Launch 3 in 1 Recorder In JapanSharp DV-ARV22 UK visitors click here to buy Sharp are to launch a VHS/DVD/HDD recorder in ...
World's temperature second highest on record in 2005: Japan
February 3, 2006The world's average temperature rose in 2005 to its second highest level in more than 100 years in a sign of global warming caused by greenhouse gases, according to a warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Japan to Pay Leprosy Victims for Isolation
February 3, 2006TOKYO Feb 3, 2006 - Parliament enacted a law Friday awarding compensation to former leprosy sufferers who were forced into isolated leper colonies in Taiwan and Korea by Japan's imperial government decades ago.
Mild quake jolts northeastern Japan
February 3, 2006TOKYO, Feb. 3 (Xinhuanet) -- A mild earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted northeastern Japan on Friday afternoon, with no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The 1:37 p.m.
Japan's NTT group profit slips 32% in April-Dec. period
February 3, 2006Japan's NTT group profit slips 32% in April-Dec. periodLast Update: 2/3/2006 06:42:26 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (
Fuji Heavy Industries April-Dec. profit falls 38%
February 3, 2006Fuji Heavy Industries April-Dec. profit falls 38% Last Update: 2/3/2006 06:46:02 AM TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (
Japan's corporate sector sees stronger fiscal profit
February 3, 2006Group pretax profit for the year ending March will rise 7.5%, according to 464 listed companies that had released earnings reports as of Thursday, Shinko Research Institute said Friday.
Japan Tobacco lowers cigarette prices in Spain
February 3, 2006Japan Tobacco lowers cigarette prices in SpainLast Update: 2/3/2006 06:54:55 AM MADRID (MarketWatch) -- Japan Tobacco Inc. (
Tokyo stocks hit 5-year high
February 3, 2006Tokyo stocks hit 5-year high Bloomberg Published February 3, 2006 Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed at its highest level since September 2000 on Thursday, leading gains by most Asian markets. Exporters such as Sony Corp. and Creative Ltd.
Nissan's luxury flagship became wallflower in '97
February 3, 2006Extract not available.
Stylish Spyder lifts lacklustre Mitsubishi lineup
February 3, 2006Extract not available.
Japanese Stocks Slip
February 3, 2006TOKYO -- Japanese stocks drifted lower Friday following Wall Street's drop overnight as investors sold technology, bank and auto shares after the previous day's rally.
Japan mulls imposing tougher penalties for stock market fraud
February 3, 2006Japanese Financial Services Minister Kaoru Yosano said on Friday that the government has started to consider revising the current mild penalties for Securities and Exchange Law offenders, Kyodo News reported. '
Dollar Little Changed Against Yen
February 3, 2006TOKYO -- The dollar was little changed against the yen Friday, trimming earlier gains as traders adjusted their positions ahead of closely watched U.S.
Hitachi's Profit Plunges 79 Percent
February 3, 2006Fujitsu Ltd.
Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort - Sponsored Link
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Sharapova and Hingis on Tokyo collision course
February 3, 2006Extract not available.
New Sony Field Recorder Expensive, but Sexy
February 3, 2006Tartan Podcast, Podshow Part Ways | Main | PodcastSPOTS Intros Podcast Ad Wizard New Sony Field Recorder Expensive, but Sexy February 01, 2006 NAMM Update: Sony showed its new PCM-D1 portable recorder.
Hero Honda Jan sales up 8%
February 3, 2006Advertisement0.gif' width='1' height='3'> Bike market leader Hero Honda on Wednesday reported an 8.3 per cent rise in sales in January 2006, including exports, at 2,49,450 units against 2,30,280 units in the same month last year.
Nissan surprise Q3 gain on Europe
February 3, 2006Business Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Advertisement0.gif' width='1' height='3'> Nissan Motor Co, Japan's second-biggest auto maker, posted a surprise rise in quarterly profit on better-than-expected ...
A Japanese Family's Generous Gesture
February 3, 2006Some 2,700 works connected with the great calligrapher Chusa Kim Chong-hui, including 20-odd unpublished letters, have returned to Korea.
Proton, Mitsubishi in JV to build cars
February 3, 2006Advertisement0.gif' width='1' height='3'> Malaysian carmaker Proton and Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp, both trying to recover from losses, will jointly build cars by early 2007 under a deal signed on Friday, company officials said.
Forex - US dollar eases in Tokyo on terrorism fears, pre-data nerves
February 3, 2006TOKYO (AFX) - The US dollar eased against other major currencies, hit by new worries about possible terrorist attacks, while investors are nervously waiting for today's US jobs report, dealers said.
Japanese govt bonds mostly softer at midday ahead of US jobless data
February 3, 2006TOKYO (AFX) - Japanese government bond (JGB) prices closed the session mostly lower, with investors cautious ahead of the release of closely-watched US unemployment data due later today, dealers said.
Hitachi profits plunge in Oct to Dec period
February 3, 2006The company earned a group net profit of 5.49 billion yen ($46.4 million) for the three-month period ended Dec 31, down 79% from a year-earlier.
Earthquake shakes buildings in Tokyo
February 3, 2006A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has jolted northern Japan this afternoon, shaking buildings in Tokyo. The Japanese public broadcaster, NHK, says there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Moderate quake jolts northern Japan
February 3, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted the Tohoku region of northern Japan on Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo.
How will Toyota's cash alter NASCAR?
February 3, 2006brands Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford. ' Toyota drivers and teams have won championships in a variety of different series. But, if you want to compete against the best, in America that means NASCAR,' said Dave Illingworth, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.
MARKET TALK: Treasurys Flat In Tokyo Before US Payrolls
February 3, 2006Extract not available.
Moderate quake jolts northern Japan
February 3, 2006Click for full picture TOKYO (Reuters) - A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted the Tohoku region of northern Japan on Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo.
Nissan Reports Marginal Rise in Profit
February 3, 2006TOKYO -- Nissan reported a 0.6 percent rise in profit for the latest quarter on Thursday as sales surged 10 percent.
Motorola mulls phone partnership in Japan
February 3, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Motorola Inc. < MOT.N>, the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, could partner with a Japanese manufacturer to launch appealing phones that will help it boost its presence in Japan, its chief executive said on Thursday.
Congress out of patience on Japan beef: envoy
February 3, 2006investigation into how the lapse occurred would likely be finished in 'the next week or so' and presented to Japan for its feedback on how to set up a system to prevent similar occurrences. :
Hitachi Third-Quarter Profit Falls 79 Percent on Disk Drive, Flat-Screens
February 3, 20063 (Bloomberg) -- Hitachi Ltd., Japan's largest electronics maker, said profit in its third quarter fell 79 percent because of losses at its hard-disk drive and flat-screen display businesses. Net income for the three months ended Dec.
Asian Stocks Drop on U.S. Inflation, Fed Concern; Honda, Samsung Decline
February 3, 20063 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, reversing gains earlier in the week, after reports suggested U.S. inflation may accelerate, prompting the Federal Reserve to keep raising borrowing costs. Exporters including Honda Motor Co.
Earthquake jolts northern Japan, felt in Tokyo
February 3, 2006A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted the Tohoku region of northern Japan on Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo.
North Korean agent high on agenda for Japan talks
February 3, 2006By Teruaki Ueno TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Sin Guang-su is a hero in North Korea. Japan says the 76-year-old is a criminal who ruthlessly abducted Japanese citizens and wants him handed over for trial.
Earthquake jolts northern Japan, felt in Tokyo
February 3, 2006Earthquake jolts northern Japan, felt in Tokyo Thu 2 Feb 2006 11:46 PM ET TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 jolted the Tohoku region of northern Japan on Friday, shaking buildings in Tokyo.
RPT-FACTBOX-Japan, North Korea to resume talks on relations
February 3, 2006North Korea ties talks Thu 2 Feb 2006 11:51 PM ET Feb 3 (Reuters) - Negotiators from Japan and North Korea will kick off talks in Beijing on Saturday, Feb. 4, on normalising diplomatic relations. Following are key facts about the negotiations. *
Moderate quake jolts northern Japan, felt in Tokyo
February 3, 2006There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and the Meteorological Agency said no tsunami warning was issued. The focus of the quake at 1:37 p.m. (
Mitsubishi Motors to form new tie-up with Malaysia's Proton
February 3, 2006Struggling Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors will form a new tie-up with Proton that would help the embattled Malaysian carmaker develop new models, a newspaper reports.
Matsushita sells Universal stake to Vivendi for $1.15 billion
February 3, 2006Japan's Matsushita has agreed to a 1.15 billion dollar deal to sell to Vivendi Universal of France its 7.66 percent stake in a holding company that owns Universal Music Group.
Digital TV: Japan Sweetens Deal and Brazil Seems Poised to Go Japanese
February 3, 2006The Brazilian Minister of Communications, Hlio Costa, rebuffed criticism that he was 'messing up' the selection process of Brazil's digital TV format. '
Nissan reports marginal rise in profit
February 3, 2006totaled 135 billion yen ($1.1 billion), inching up from 134.2 billion yen the same period a year ago.Sales for the quarter jumped 10 percent to 2.3 trillion yen ($20 billion) from 2.1 trillion yen.Japan's No.
Nissan posts surprise profit gain
February 3, 2006By Chang-Ran Kim, Asia auto correspondent TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co.,
Malaysia's Proton renews Mitsubishi ties
February 3, 2006By Jalil Hamid KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian car maker Proton and Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. revived their old alliance on Thursday as Proton looks to recover from losses and the breakdown of a joint venture with Germany's Volkswagen.
Japan's GDP seen up 1.2 pct in Q4 2005 from Q3 - report
February 3, 2006The newspaper said this was due mainly to higher personal spending and improving labor market conditions, while steady capital expenditure and the recovery in exports also supported growth. -
Japanese banks' end-Dec JGB holdings down 5.4 pct year-on-year - report
February 3, 2006Business Financials TOKYO (AFX) - The balance of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) held by banks here at the end of December declined 5.4 pct from a year before to 96.59 trln yen, its lowest level ...
Nissan Reports Marginal Rise in Profit
February 3, 2006(02-02) 21:05 PST TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Nissan reported a 0.6 percent rise in profit for the latest quarter on Thursday as sales surged 10 percent.
Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort - Sponsored Link
February 3, 2006Ad - Oceanfront family-friendly, AAA three diamond resort. Beautifully furnished oceanfront rooms and suites, located in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.
Nikkei in red as Canon falls
February 3, 2006TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Japan's Nikkei average fell 0.53 percent at midday Friday as a drop in U.S. stocks led investors to take profits in Konica Minolta Holdings Inc.
Tokyo, Adedibu's Henchman, Regains Freedom
February 3, 2006But yesterday, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) renewed the bail application before the court.Akeredolu urged the court to grant the accused bail considering the long time he had spent in prison.
Japan METI Nikai: Too Early For E China Sea Test Drilling
February 3, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japanese trade and industry minister Toshihiro Nikai said Thursday it's still too early for Tokyo to start test drilling in oil and gas fields disputed with Beijing in the East China Sea.