Bank of Japan Governor Fukui Says CPI to Show Clear Gains From January
February 9, 20069 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said core consumer prices will show clear gains in January and after, signaling the bank is getting closer to ending its policy of pumping cash into the economy and holding rates near zero.
Retalix signs deal with Japanese supermarket chain
February 9, 2006Retalix signs deal with Japanese supermarket chain Zen Nippon Shokuhin is one of Japan's largest supermarket chains. Tali Tsipori 9 Feb 06 12:25 Retalix Ltd. (
Opera browser shipped with Sony phone
February 9, 2006Opera Software today announced that Sony Ericsson's new 3G smartphone, the M600, will ship with Opera Mobile as its default browser.
Wow! expands in Japan and China
February 9, 200609 Feb 2006 Wow! expands in Japan and China The family-owned fitness chain, WOW! Work Out World, is continuing its international expansion with two new sites in Japan and a further three planned to open later this year.
Japan: Press N.Korea On Abductions
February 9, 2006Japan: Press N.Korea On Abductions by UPI Wire Feb 9, 2006 TOKYO, Feb. 9, 2006 (UPI) -- Japan may have to put pressure on North Korea to resolve the issue of Pyongyang's abductions of Japanese citizens, Japan's top spokesman said Thursday. '
PNG Mine To Export Gold Concentrate To Japan
February 9, 2006By Zachery Per PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (The National, Feb. 8) - The first export of 440 tons of gold sulphate concentrate from the Highlands Kainantu Ltd. is expected to be shipped to Japan from Lae, Papua New Guinea, this Friday. [
Toshiba NAND focus prompts 22% capex hike
February 9, 2006By Yoshiko Hara EE Times 9 February 2006 (3:23 p.m.
Renault chief counts on 'Nissan effect ' for his three-year plan
February 9, 2006chief executive of Renault announced plans to apply his Asian success formula to turn the French group into the most profitable car manufacturer in Europe.
Abe says Japan must consider increasing pressure on N. Korea
February 9, 2006-†Abe says Japan must consider increasing pressure on N. Korea TOKYO, Feb.
Koizumi willing to visit Israel 'when schedule allows'
February 9, 2006-†Koizumi willing to visit Israel 'when schedule allows' TOKYO, Feb. 9 KYODO Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Thursday he hopes to visit Israel ''when the schedule allows for both sides'' before leaving office in September.
Japan's top banker hints at rate hike
February 9, 2006Fukui's remarks on what might happen after the end of the current policy of flooding the banking system with surplus funds also spurred speculation that interest rates may not remain at zero for very long. '
PR Newswire: New Asahi Glass 'AsahiGuard E-SERIES' Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Will Be Free of PFOA, P
February 9, 2006TOKYO, February 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Asahi Glass today announced the introduction of AsahiGuard E-SERIES, a new lineof telomer chemicals that serve as fluorinated water and oil repellents fortextile and paper.
Sumitomo has launched a number of improvements to it's mainstay SE-D line-up of all-electric moulding machines
February 9, 2006Sumitomo has launched a number of improvements to it's mainstay SE-D line-up of all-electric moulding machines for 2006.
Japanese Company Agrees to Plead Guilty to Participating in DRAM Price-Fixing Conspiracy
February 9, 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. (
Can Sony's Kutaragi Score Big?
February 9, 2006Things have been unusually quiet for Ken Kutaragi lately. This time last year, the genius behind Sony's (SNE) hot-selling PlayStation video-game consoles seemed a shoo-in for the corner office once Chairman and CEO Nobuyuki Idei moved on.
Japan sees internet suicide deaths double
February 9, 2006In 2003, 34 died in group suicides, rising to 55 in 2004 and 91 last year.The pace of internet-linked deaths slowed in late 2005 after police launched an online crackdown with the cooperation of internet service providers, according to an official.
Japanese sue over disputed history textbook
February 9, 2006News Japanese sue over disputed history textbook Thu Feb 9, 2006 9:03 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - A group of Japanese sued over a history textbook that critics say whitewashes Japan's wartime ...
Japan takes action on mad cow outbreak
February 9, 2006TOKYO (AP) - Forty-five cows at a farm in northern Japan are suspected of having mad cow disease and will be destroyed, officials said Thursday.
Japan, North Korea talks end in stalemate
February 9, 2006News Verna Yu | Beijing, China09 February 2006 02:19Japan and North Korea ended five days of talks in Beijing on Wednesday unable to make progress on normalising relations, with sharp differences ...
Nissan Motor Renovates Paint Coating System at Its Kyushu Plant
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Toshiba Increases Chip Spending by 28 Percent to $2.4 Billion This Year
February 9, 20069 (Bloomberg) -- Toshiba Corp., the world's second- biggest maker of flash memory chips, plans to increase investment in semiconductors by 28 percent to a record this fiscal year to meet demand for chips used in music players and mobile phones.
NTV and NTT Com Broadcasts Super Bowl in High-definition via IP Network to Japan
February 9, 2006NTV and NTT Com Broadcasts Super Bowl in High-definition via IP Network to Japan (February 08, 2006) (February 01, 2006) (January 30, 2006) (January 24, 2006. -
Nippon Steel, Mitsubishi Corp. Jointly Receive Order for Rotary Hearth Furnace from Asahi Industries
February 9, 2006Nippon Steel, Mitsubishi Corp. , .
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February 9, 2006Ad - Compare up to 4 free offers. Refinance and save $1,000's - All credit types accepted!
Videoconferencing to link school in London and Japan
February 9, 2006The London Grid for Learning (LGfL) and Hitachi Interactive Solutions are providing pupils with a truly international learning experiencing using video conferencing, enabling pupils to communicate in real time with pupils in Japanese schools.
Endemol Scores Deals in Japan
February 9, 2006Extract not available.
Central Asian, Japan official discuss cooperation issues
February 9, 2006Extract not available.
Waving Japan's Terrible Towel
February 9, 2006International investing pays off. EFA is up 17.5% since January 2005, but SPY is ahead by only 6.4%. Click here for February's global picks in Forbes International Investment Report.
Nike Plays Ball With Kobe Again
February 9, 2006RSS Faces In The News Nike Plays Ball With Kobe Again Chris Noon, 02.09.06, 12:34 PM ET LONDON - As a marketing tool, Kobe Bryant comes with a bit of baggage.
Japan, Korea lead Asian advance
February 9, 2006Sony was up 3% at $49.43. Earlier, Soleil Securities initiated coverage on the music and electronics giant with a buy rating.
Deal of the day: Sony i.Link Portable DVD+-RW drive
February 9, 2006Deal of the day: Sony i. : . +-
ANALYSIS: Japan PM woes could stall agreement on US military
February 9, 2006bases in Japan -- host to about 50,000 American military personnel -- as part of Washington's global efforts to make its armed forces more flexible and deepen cooperation with Japan's military forces. U.S.
Bank of Japan keeps rates on hold
February 9, 2006Consumer confidence is at a 15-year high in Japan Japan's central bank has kept interest rates at zero following its latest meeting despite signs that years of falling prices may be coming to an end.
Japan criticises China's 'inappropriate' remarks
February 9, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government's top spokesman on Thursday criticised as 'inappropriate' a Chinese official's comments about Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, a day before bilateral official level talks were set to begin in Tokyo.
Japan's best domestic picks aren't just the big names
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Sino-Japanese dialogue 'expects no breakthrough'
February 9, 2006A new round of sub-cabinet-level talks between China and Japan is expected to open in Tokyo tomorrow, but Chinese analysts expect no 'breakthroughs' for the frosty ties.
Japan:Nippon Steel says no request from Arcelor for takeover defense
February 9, 2006The business daily said Mimura met with Arcelor Chief Executive Officer Guy Dolle last Thursday on a visit to France to attend a meeting of the International Iron and Steel Institute. '
Japan:Kobe Steel to double welding material output to 600.000 tons by 2010
February 9, 2006Steel, Construction News Kobe Steel to double welding material output to 600.000 tons by 2010 Japan - 2006 February 7 Kobe Steel Ltd.
Mitsubishi Introduces New 258-hp Galant Ralliart to Spearhead Restyled, Refined 2007 Galant Model Line
February 9, 2006WED Feb 08 2006, 07:16 PM Mitsubishi Introduces New 258-hp Galant Ralliart to Spearhead Restyled, Refined 2007 Galant Model Line CHICAGO, Feb.
Sony Pictures Price High Definition DVDs
February 9, 2006A rival and incompatible format, called HD DVD, will also hit shelves this year. QUIZ Scientists created a blog to show the exploration of what natural formation? A. Columbia Glacier in Alaska B. Mount St. Helens in Washington C.
Web suicide pacts surge in Japan
February 9, 2006Suicide pact deaths have shocked Japan The number of Japanese who killed themselves in suicide pacts made over the internet rose sharply last year.
Japan PM softens pledge on female succession
February 9, 2006Junichiro Koizumi, the Japanese prime minister has backed away from a pledge to change the law to let women inherit the throne today, one day after sudden news that a royal princess was pregnant revived hopes for a male heir.
Japan criticises China's 'inappropriate' remarks
February 9, 2006The Japanese government's top spokesperson criticised a Chinese official's comments about Junichiro Koizumi, the prime minister, as 'inappropriate' today, a day before bilateral official level talks were set to begin in Tokyo.
Japan criticizes China's 'inappropriate' remarks
February 9, 2006I wonder if it is appropriate to close all dialogue because of a single problem,' he said.Bilateral talks set to run from Friday to Saturday are intended as a way of keeping a working diplomatic relationship going while the political feud rages.
Japan says may need to put pressure on N. Korea
February 9, 2006Japan says may need to put pressure on N.
45 Japan Cows Suspected of Having Mad Cow
February 9, 2006Forty-five cows at a farm in northern Japan are suspected of having mad cow disease and will be destroyed, officials said Thursday.
Hawaii, Japanese State Build Ties
February 9, 2006HONOLULU -- Five years ago, a Navy nuclear submarine rammed into a Japanese fishing boat off Oahu, sinking the ship and killing nine people.
Japan says may need to put pressure on N. Korea
February 9, 2006Japan says may need to put pressure on N.
Hawaii, Japanese State Build Ties
February 9, 2006Five years ago, a Navy nuclear submarine rammed into a Japanese fishing boat off Oahu, sinking the ship and killing nine people.
Sony Sets Price for Blu-ray Discs
February 9, 2006Sony Pictures on Tuesday became the first major studio to put a price tag on Blu-ray discs when they become available in U.S. stores this year.
Chibi-Robo for Nintendo GameCube Released
February 9, 2006Nintendo Intros New Line of Robotic Helpers -- 4-Inch Chibi-Robo Stands Tall in New Nintendo GameCube Title This week a legion of diminutive Nintendo robots invades American homes.
45 Japan Cows Suspected of Having Mad Cow
February 9, 2006TOKYO Feb 9, 2006 (AP)- Forty-five cows at a farm in northern Japan are suspected of having mad cow disease and will be destroyed, officials said Thursday.
Japanese Internet suicides soar
February 9, 2006The number of Japanese killing themselves in groups after meeting through the Internet soared to a record 91 last year, nearly double that of 2004, police have revealed.
Japan Internet suicide deaths soar to 91 in 2005
February 9, 2006By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - The number of Japanese killing themselves in groups after meeting through the Internet strangers afraid to die alone soared to a record 91 last year, nearly double that of 2004, police said on Thursday.
Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook P7120 Review
February 9, 2006Its been over a year since I reviewed the Lifebook P7010 from Fujitsu-Siemens and things have moved on in leaps and bounds since then.
Sumitomo Seika Apr-Dec profit up on strong sales
February 9, 2006Extract not available.
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February 9, 2006Ad - Looking for discount travel? Orbitz offers a variety of low fares, great hotel rooms, car rentals, vacation packages, and more.
Japan's Mitsubishi Estate and Sumitomo Realty Profit Surge; Vacancies Fall
February 9, 20069 (Bloomberg) -- Mitsubishi Estate Co. and Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., two of Japan's top three property developers, said profits rose in the third quarter as vacancy rates in Tokyo improved.
BOJ looking at policy shift from March meeting: Fukui
February 9, 2006Extract not available.
Canon Powershot SD450
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Tokyo market consolidates
February 9, 2006By TAN TENG BOOCEO, Capital Dynamics Sdn Bhd AFTER the property and equity bubbles burst in 1990, the Japanese economy went into a tailspin.
ANALYSIS: Japan PM woes could stall agreement on US military
February 9, 2006The two close security allies agreed last October on a broad plan to reorganize U.S.