Thai record labels target Japan online
February 5, 2006BANGKOK : Thailand's music industry is cashing in on Japan's booming market for digital music downloads, using the Internet to introduce new artists in hopes that Thai pop will be the next big thing.
Japan, North Korea discuss abductions
February 5, 2006BEIJING : Japan and North Korea held talks Sunday on the Cold War abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korean spies, broaching one of the most thorny issues in diplomatic normalization talks.
GeoVector points the way in Japan
February 5, 2006Think of your mobile phone as a mouse and the buildings and people around you as icons on a desktop. Point your phone at a cafe and 'click' and you can see the menu and book a table.
China lashes back at Japan comments
February 5, 2006The official Xinhua news agency quoted Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Kong Quan as saying Aso's remarks, reported earlier by the Kyodo news agency, distorted history. '
Toshiba downs Suntory, wins Microsoft
February 5, 2006By Rich Freeman/Daily Yomiuri Sportswriter Two down, one to go.
Mitsubishi deal may prove key to Proton's survival
February 5, 2006Proton's new tie-up with Mitsubishi could give Malaysia's troubled carmaker a new lease on life by helping it roll out new models, even if the alliance is looser than hoped for, analysts say.
Mayor received 3 million yen from arrested man
February 5, 2006The Yomiuri Shimbun Kan Watanabe, mayor of Takarazuka in Hyogo Prefecture, has received 3 million yen from the president of a pachinko chain company to repay a car loan, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
Kim Jong Il directly tied to abduction / ROK documents say he instructed spy to kidnap Japanese man, steal his
February 5, 2006Sin also told the ANSP that at a subsequent meeting with Kim in 1982, Kim ordered him to tell no one about the abduction as it could become an international problem if it was disclosed.
Toshiba, Sony, NEC to develop 45-nanometer chips
February 5, 2006Japan's Sony, Toshiba and NEC Electronics said Wednesday they had agreed to co-develop cutting-edge chips with a circuitry width of 45 nanometers. , , -
Yen Strengthens on Speculation Report Will Signal Stronger Economic Growth
February 5, 20066 (Bloomberg) -- The yen strengthened in Asia on speculation a government report today will show economic growth is likely to quicken.
Japan, DPRK diplomats discuss abductions
February 5, 2006Tokyo and Pyongyang continued their second day of talks in Beijing yesterday, discussing ways to solve the past abductions of Japanese nationals.
Mitsubishi to begin making redundancy offers
February 5, 2006But of the 500 workers who expressed interest in leaving the company, only 250 will be able to take a package.
Asian stocks fall in week on poor data from NTT
February 5, 2006ASIAN stocks declined last week from a 10-year high as NTT DoCoMo Inc said profit slumped and combined earnings at South Korean lenders such as Kookmin Bank declined. '
Japan, North Korea discuss abductions
February 5, 2006Monday, February 6, 2006 Beijing,Feb 5: Japan and North Korea opened discussions on the Cold War abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korean spies, broaching one of the most thorny issues in diplomatic normalization talks.
Japan's Nikkei 225, Topix Advance, Mitsubishi Materials Rises on Earnings
February 5, 20066 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose, paced by non- ferrous metal companies after copper, zinc and lead prices rose to records in London and Mitsubishi Materials Corp. almost quadrupled its nine-month profit. ''
Nikkei rises as Sony, strong earners gain
February 5, 2006Nikkei rises as Sony, strong earners gain Sun Feb 5, 2006 7:06 PM ET (Updates to opening) TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average rose 0.46 percent at the start of trade on Monday, as investors bought shares in Sony Corp. (
Japan sets out its policies
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
First winner of 'Pic n Save' grand draw gets a Nissan
February 5, 2006MUSCAT - Pic n Save & Partners LLC has held the grand draw at their outlet at Al Khuwair. The lucky winners were picked by Hilal bin Saud al Ismaili, officer from the Consumer Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on Saturday.
Tokyo stocks seen rising on earnings confidence
February 5, 2006Tokyo -------------------- EUROPE Amsterdam Belgium Dublin Europe France Germany London Spain Switzerland -------------------- OTHER REPORTS Gold US Dollar Market Report We're sorry... this story is not currently available Reuters 2006.
Sony's horror movie tops weekend box office sales
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Hitachi Q3 net down on hard disk drives, panels
February 5, 2006Hitachi's struggling plasma display business, which competes with larger rivals such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co and LG Electronics, also weighed on earnings. '
Japan aims for free trade deals with 15 countries, groupings by 2010 - report
February 5, 2006The newspaper, in its on-line edition, said Japan has already signed FTAs with Singapore and Mexico, and is expected to do the same with Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines by the end of this year.
02/05/06 18:30 Japanese Forex Trading Preview by Korman Tam
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Japan's Bonds May Advance as 10-Year Yield at Two-Month High Spurs Demand
February 5, 20066 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's 10-year government bonds may rise on speculation yields at the highest in almost two months will spur demand. The 1.6 percent bond due December 2015 hasn't traded yet at Japan Bond Trading Co.,
Japanese Stocks May Advance, Led by Mitsubishi Materials; Hitachi May Drop
February 5, 20066 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks may rise, paced by non-ferrous metal companies on higher commodity prices and after Mitsubishi Materials Corp. quadrupled profits. ''
Japan wealth gap fears
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Hingis shocks Sharapova to reach Tokyo final
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Korea, Japan to double currency swaps
February 5, 2006The agreement comes as Korea has suspended high-level political exchanges with Japan in a dispute over how to address the two neighboring countries shared past history. Japan ruled Korea as a colony from 1910-45.
Mitsubishi deal may prove key to Proton's survival
February 5, 2006KUALA LUMPUR : Proton's new tie-up with Mitsubishi could give Malaysia's troubled carmaker a new lease on life by helping it roll out new models, even if the alliance is looser than hoped for, analysts say.
United Airlines: Official Site - Sponsored Link
February 5, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
Japan to pull all troops out of Iraq by May
February 5, 2006Japan to pull all troops out of Iraq by May Japan will pull all of its troops out of Iraq by the end of May, ending Tokyos first military deployment since World War II to a country where fighting is ongoing, a newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Japan empress has dizzy spells
February 5, 2006News TOKYO - Japan's Empress Michiko, suffering from dizzy spells, has cancelled her official duties for a week, a palace spokeswoman said on Sunday.Michiko, 71, has had dizzy spells for unknown ...
Japan B.O. falls 6% in 2005
February 5, 2006Japan's total B.O. fell 6% to 198,160 million ($1.7 million) in 2005, while admissions dropped 5. .. %
The Japanese
February 5, 20065 February 2006 THE JAPANESE Elaine C. Smith THE Japanese have come up with yet another feat of engineering... the indoor beach. The huge dome has beautiful sand and a blue 'sea' complete with waves, all kept at the perfect temperature.
Japan wants to seal FTAs with Gulf Cooperation Council
February 5, 2006Tokyo has begun to formulate a medium-term goal in which the names of candidate countries/regions will be specified, with the aim of compiling it by the end of April.
San Jose chooses Japantown developers
February 5, 2006The Olson Co. has beaten a partnership of two of the region's largest developers to enter exclusive negotiations with the city of San Jose to redevelop 7.7 acres in Japantown.
Sony scraps Aibo robot pet
February 5, 2006AP - The world's first mass-marketed robot, Sony's Aibo, recognises its owners' faces and is programmed for sympathy, like a canine companion. Its eyes light up in red to show anger, green to convey happiness.
Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan continued bilateral talks in Beiji
February 5, 2006Related: DPRK, Japan start bilateral talks in Beijing BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan continued bilateral talks here Sunday morning, with focus on the abduction issue.
Japan set to withdraw troops from Iraq
February 5, 2006News Japan will begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within the next few months, according to the country's Assistant Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kyoji Yanagisawa.In a speech yesterday he's ...
Japan steps up call for abducted nationals to be returned
February 5, 2006News Talks have begun between Japan and North Korea over the abduction of Japanese citizens during the Cold War.Japan plans to demand the return of surviving nationals they claim were abducted by ...
East Timor food comes from NTT: Bishop
February 5, 2006ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara (Antara): The East Timorese government has to realize that most of its food come from Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) or West Timor, Atambua Bishop Mgr.
Europe's manufacturers cut jobs, Japanese hire
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Dementieva shatters Hingis's Tokyo title dream
February 5, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Elena Dementieva ended Martina Hingis's bid for a first singles title since returning to tennis with a crushing 6-2 6-0 win in the Pan Pacific Open final on Sunday. '
Thai record labels target Japan online
February 5, 2006GMM Grammy Plc spearheaded the Thai digital invasion of Japan with the launch of a music video download service in November.
Hingis loses Tokyo final
February 5, 2006Martina Hingis lost in the final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, ending her hopes of winning a tournament just a month into her comeback.
Yen Tu Mountain
February 5, 2006Yen Tu Mountain Yen Tu Mountain in northern coastal Quang Ninh province is a scenic spot and a historical relic of Vietnam's Truc Lam meditation sect.
H&K bag Toshiba PR account
February 5, 2006H&K bag Toshiba PR account United Arab Emirates: 47 minutes ago Hill & Knowlton has clinched the PR account for Toshiba Computer Systems Division, reported Campaign Middle East, just weeks after losing the HP account.
Japan and North Korea resume bilateral talks
February 5, 2006The two sides were to hold a working dinner to follow up on their initial session of talks, which resulted in the establishment of a timetable for the negotiations.
N. Korean, Japanese envoys tackle abduction issue
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort - Sponsored Link
February 5, 2006Ad - Oceanfront family-friendly, AAA three diamond resort. Beautifully furnished oceanfront rooms and suites, located in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.
Seoul, Tokyo to expand currency swap pact
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Nissan concept gives clue to new Patrol
February 5, 2006Instead, the Terranaut is a much bigger off-roader and is likely to give some idea of what the next Patrol will look like.
Sony scraps Aibo robot pet
February 5, 2006The world's first mass-marketed robot, Sony's Aibo, recognises its owners' faces and is programmed for sympathy, like a canine companion. Its eyes light up in red to show anger, green to convey happiness. It even learns its own name.
Korea, Japan Covered Up Kim Dae-jung Kidnap
February 5, 2006Korea and Japan opted to cover up the 1973 kidnap of dissident Korean opposition leader Kim Dae-jung by Korean agents in Tokyo for the sake of recently restored ties between the two countries.
Toshiba Mini Hard Drive Adapter
February 5, 2006Addonics announced the immediate availability of its Toshiba 1.8-inch to 2.5-inch IDE hard drive adapter on Friday.
Japan set to withdraw troops: report
February 5, 2006JAPAN will pull its troops out of Iraq within the next few months in the first such indication of a timeframe for withdrawal, a top government minister says.
Japan set to withdraw troops: report
February 5, 2006JAPAN will pull its troops out of Iraq within the next few months in the first such indication of a timeframe for withdrawal, a top government minister says.
Canon Explorers of Light
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
A Tongue-in-Cheek Nikon vs. Canon Debate
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Yen swap deal spurs hopes of political thaw
February 5, 2006February 06, 2006 Finance ministers from Korea and Japan agreed to bolster their existing currency swap agreement Saturday by nearly doubling the amount of money available to defend either currency in crisis times.
Yens fall is boosting sales of high-risk loans
February 5, 2006February 06, 2006 With the Japanese yen falling sharply against the Korean won, banks are aggressively selling loans denominated in yen.
Yen May Weaken as U.S., European Central Banks Raise Rates, Survey Shows
February 5, 20066 (Bloomberg) -- The yen may weaken against the dollar for a fourth straight week after a Bank of Japan official said the central bank should stick to its five-year policy of keeping interest rates at zero percent, a Bloomberg survey shows.
Japan, South Korea To Boost Currency Swap Arrangement
February 5, 2006TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japan and South Korea will increase the size of their currency swap arrangement to $15 billion from $7 billion to boost regional financial cooperation, Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki said Saturday. '
Japan, North Korea resume bilateral talks
February 5, 2006Negotiators from Japan and North Korea have begun a fresh round of talks to discuss the normalisation of bilateral ties, regional security issues and Pyongyang's abductions of Japanese citizens.
DPRK, Japan start bilateral talks in Beijing
February 5, 2006Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan met in Beijing Saturday afternoon for a new round of talks to discuss normalization of diplomatic ties, abduction and security issues.
UPDATE:Japan,S Korea Boost Swap Deal; Urge Flexible Yuan
February 5, 2006(Updates with details on bilateral finance dialogue) TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japan and South Korea on Saturday agreed to increase the size of their currency swap agreement to $15 billion from $7 billion to boost regional financial cooperation.
DPRK, Japan start bilateral talks in Beijing
February 5, 2006Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan met in Beijing yesterday afternoon for a new round of talks to discuss normalization of diplomatic ties, abduction and security issues.
Fire breaks out in oil refinery in Japan
February 5, 2006TOKYO, Feb. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- A fire broke out in a refinery in Hokkaido of northern Japan on Sunday afternoon, Kyodo News reported. There is no immediate report of casualties.
Japan to pull troops from Iraq 'in months'
February 5, 2006TOKYO - Japan will pull its troops from Iraq 'within several months,' a Japanese official was quoted as saying on Saturday, marking the first time a government figure has publicly referred to an early withdrawal. '
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January U.S. Sales
February 5, 2006CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., ( MMNA) today reported January sales of 7,469 units, an increase of 2.8% over January 2005 sales.
Toyota Reports January Sales
February 5, 2006TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 160,625 units, an increase of 14 percent over last year. '
Toyota Reaches 15 Million Mark in North American Production
February 5, 2006Milestone achieved in 20 Years of Production ERLANGER, Ky., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Toyota announced today it has reached the 15 million mark in North American production.
American Honda Finance Corporation Chooses DealerWare LLC and its F&I Menu Wizard(R) Product Suite
February 5, 2006MARION, Ill., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- DealerWare LLC announced today that its F&I Menu Wizard(R) Product Suite (Patent pending) has been selected by American Honda Finance Corporation as the recommended software vendor for implementation.
Honda Introduces All-New HRR Series Lawnmower Line Featuring Exclusive SMART Drive(TM) System
February 5, 2006ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Power Equipment is introducing the all-new HRR Series lawnmower line, designed to deliver exceptionally easy operation, high performance and superior fuel efficiency.
In Japan, 'nerd culture' grows
February 5, 2006YOKOHAMA, Japan - Masa puts his arm affectionately around Konoha's sloping shoulders on the couch in his apartment and gently brushes her hair from her bright blue eyes.
Japan reports a 15 per cent increase in trade with UAE
February 5, 2006DUBAI - Japan reported a 15 per cent increase in its total trade with the UAE during the first three quarters of the 2005, for a total value of Dh 63 billion.Imports, growing by 18 per cent, outpaced exports, which grew at only 5 per cent.
San Jose chooses Japantown developers
February 5, 2006The Olson Co. has beaten a partnership of two of the region's largest developers to enter exclusive negotiations with the city of San Jose to redevelop 7.7 acres in Japantown.
Japan, North Korea resume bilateral talks
February 5, 2006The two sides were to hold a working dinner to follow up on their initial session of talks, which resulted in the establishment of a timetable for the negotiations.
DPRK, Japan to begin bilateral talks in Beijing
February 5, 2006Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan will meet in Beijing Saturday afternoon for a new round of talks to discuss issues r. ,
Wrap-up: DPRK, Japan start bilateral talks in Beijing
February 5, 2006Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan met in Beijing Saturday afternoon for a new round of talks to discuss normalization of diplomatic ties, abduction and security issues.
Toyota To Unveil Full-sized Tundra at Chicago Auto Show
February 5, 2006Toyota Motor Corp will officially unveil the Tundra full-sized pickup truck at the Chicago Auto Show next Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
DPRK, Japan continue talks in Beijing
February 5, 2006BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Negotiators from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Japan continued bilateral talks here Sunday morning, with focus on the abduction issue.
Japan's Nitto Denko to triple LCD film output
February 5, 2006TOKYO - Japan's Nitto Denko said on Wednesday it planned to spend about 100 billion yen ($850 million) in the business year from April to triple its output capacity for optical film used in liquid-crystal display panels.
Japan Offers Over Half a Billion Dollars to Have Their Digital TV in Brazil
February 5, 2006Society Representatives of the Japanese system of Digital TV (DTV) said, this Thursday, February 2, that they are willing to pay more to the Brazilian government than the 400 million euros ...
Honda Financial Services Receives Highest Ranking in Non-Luxury Loan Satisfaction
February 5, 2006TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Financial Services received the highest ranking in the non-luxury loan segment in the J.D.
Japanese FM embellishes Japan's colonization of Taiwan
February 5, 2006TOKYO, Feb.
Softbank unit launches news site with AFP
February 5, 2006TOKYO - Internet investor Softbank Inc's Movida Entertainment Inc unit said Friday it has launched a Japanese language news site together with French news agency AFP and Jiji Press.
Japanese stocks slip following Wall Steet's decline
February 5, 2006Japanese stocks slip following Wall Steet's decline TOKYO (AP) - Japanese stocks drifted lower Friday following Wall Street's overnight drop as investors sold technology, bank and auto shares after the previous day's rally.
KDDI AU's Competitive Edge in Japan
February 5, 2006Extract not available.
Japan may tighten beef inspections
February 5, 2006TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Japan's agricultural minister said Sunday that Tokyo might dispatch officials to inspect U.S.
United Airlines: Official Site - Sponsored Link
February 5, 2006Ad - Buy flights, hotels and vacation packages. Find last minute deals and receive 1000 Bonus Miles for booking at United.com
The NPD Group: Japan Offers Key Lessons for Wireless Market Innovation in the U.S
February 5, 2006Japanese consumers are the worlds early adopters of the latest mobile technologies and features.
Dementieva shatters Hingis title bid in Tokyo
February 5, 2006By Alastair Himmer TOKYO - Russia's Elena Dementieva ended Martina Hingis's bid for a first singles title since returning to tennis with a crushing 6-2 6-0 victory in the Pan Pacific Open final on Sunday.