RFMD Extends Support of 3G Wireless Devices in High-Growth U.S. and Japanese Markets; RFMD's Portfolio Of Next
February 14, 2006Extends Support of 3G Wireless Devices in High-Growth U.S.
Whale meat returns to Japan school menus - report
February 14, 2006Science Whale meat returns to Japan school menus - report Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:49 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Whale meat is back on the menu in a growing number of Japanese elementary and junior high ...
Japan to launch a multipurpose satellite
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
Mitsubishi UFJ expecting profit to surpass Y1 tril
February 14, 2006TOKYO - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc is likely to raise its group net profit projection for the year through March to more than 1 trillion yen, up from an earlier forecast 930 billion yen, sources close to the matter said Tuesday.
Rape victim seeks better attitude from Japan's police, U.S. military
February 14, 2006TOKYO - In the early hours of an April morning in 2002, Wendy (not her real name) was raped by a U.S. serviceman inside her van at a parking lot in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Japan collecting DNA samples from kin of S Korean abductees
February 14, 2006Miscellaneous SEOUL - Japanese government officials began on Tuesday to collect DNA samples from family members of five South Koreans allegedly abducted by North Korea to verify an allegation that...
Goldman's $383 Million Japanese Hotel REIT May Rise in Tokyo Trading Debut
February 14, 200615 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s 45 billion yen ($383 million) real estate investment trust may rise on its first day of trading in Tokyo today as investors bet on a recovery in the country's property market.
Japanese Stocks May Rise After Oil Drops Below $60; Honda, Canon May Gain
February 14, 200615 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks may rise after crude oil fell below $60 a barrel for the first time this year, raising expectations personal consumption worldwide will remain solid. Exporters such as Honda Motor Co. and Canon Inc. may gain. ''
Japan's law to favor online shoppers
February 14, 2006By SHIHOKO GOTO UPI Senior Business Correspondent TOKYO, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Shopping online is not only convenient, but it also allows consumers to buy products beyond borders easily.
Court rejects Sumitomo suit against UFJ
February 14, 2006A Japanese court yesterday rejected Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co's suit against UFJ Holdings Inc for scuttling a planned alliance and merging with another company, a court official said.
Tokyo court rejects Sumitomo Trust suit over UFJ merger (13-02-2006)
February 14, 2006Business Financials Businessmen walk past a logo of Sumitomo Trust and Banking© AFPJudge Tsutomu Yamazaki of the Tokyo District Court said there was no evidence suggesting that Sumitomo would ...
New York Times criticizes 'inflammatory statements' by Japanese FM
February 14, 2006The New York Times criticized Japan's new foreign minister in an editorial for making what it called ' inflammatory statements' about Japan's history that were offensive to other Asian countries.
Japan: Managing crisis with China critical
February 14, 2006Japan says managing its deteriorating ties with China had become critical amid warnings of a potential military conflict between the neighbours that could drag in the United States. '
Nokia, Japan's Sanyo to join hands in mobile handsets
February 14, 2006Business Financials NTT DoCoMo, Inc. Nokia Corporation Vodafone Group Plc A Nokia 6131© AFPThe full details have yet to be decided but the new company would be operated with a 'spirit of ...
Fujitsu Lifebook P7120
February 14, 2006Every month one product stops everyone in the office in their tracks and this month it's Fujitsu's Lifebook.
Dollar Drops Versus Yen, Euro Before Bernanke's First Comments to Congress
February 14, 200614 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar fell for a third day versus the yen, the longest streak in almost six weeks, before Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's testimony to Congress tomorrow. ''
Japan's medal drought lingers as Okazaki falls short
February 14, 2006Japan's medal drought lingers as Okazaki falls short Tomomi Okazaki competing at the Oval Lingotto Arena in the Turin Winter Olympics on Tuesday. (
Whale meat returns to Japan school menus - report
February 14, 2006Whale meat returns to Japan school menus - report Reuters TOKYO - Whale meat is back on the menu in a growing number of Japanese elementary and junior high schools, Kyodo news service reported on Tuesday.
Japan to fund health centers in Batangas town
February 14, 2006Japan and the Philippines have signed a new grant contract for the construction and procurement of health centers and medical equipment in Taysan, Batangas, the Japanese embassy announced in Manila.
Toyota aims to sell 6,500 Lexus cars
February 14, 2006Chigira Taizo, the new chief executive of the Japanese carmaker's local unit, said that his company will also open a 14 billion won Lexus training center to educate its future service staff in early March. '
Canon Supplies A Full Range Of HDTV Lenses to NBC for All-HD Broadcast of Olympic Winter Games In Torino
February 14, 2006InformationTechnology
Japan Times Eulogizes Korean Lawyer
February 14, 2006In an unprecedented move, the Japan Times, a Japanese English-language newspaper, published an article mourning the death of Korean-Japanese human rights lawyer Kim Kyeong-deuk (photo), who passed away late last year.
Japan: Health Food Item Is Cancer Risk
February 14, 2006The Japanese government has confirmed that the Japanese-made health food product "Kirin Agaricus Mushroom Granules," which is imported and sold in the domestic market for supposed anti-cancer properties, may hasten cancer development instead.
Glitch hits Sony LCDs
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
Goldman's $383 Million Hotel Real Estate Trust May Increase in Tokyo Debut
February 14, 200615 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s 45 billion yen ($383 million) real estate investment trust may rise on its first day of trading in Tokyo today as investors bet on a recovery in the country's property market.
Dollar Gains Against Yen on Speculation Fed to Keep Raising Interest Rate
February 14, 200615 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose for the first time in four days versus the yen on speculation the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates to combat inflation as economic growth picks up. Fed Bank of Dallas President Richard W.
Tokyo stocks seen higher, mutual fund launch eyed
February 14, 2006Tokyo stocks seen higher, mutual fund launch eyed Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:33 PM ET TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks are expected to rise on Wednesday, with firms such as Toyota Motor Corp. (
Japan's Bonds May Decline; Economic Growth to Fuel Interest-Rate Concerns
February 14, 200615 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's bonds may fall on speculation an economic growth report this week will support the case that the central bank is near ending its deflation-fighting policy.
Japan walks dipomatic tightrope over Iran crisis
February 14, 2006officials including President George W.
IDS Scheer, Fujitsu Align on BPM/SOA Integration
February 14, 2006IDS Scheer, Fujitsu Align on BPM/SOA Integration by Stephanie Neil, MA Editorial Staff Posted on 2006-02-14 15:53:00.0 Email to a colleague Printable version Miami, FL -- Software vendors IDS Scheer and Fujitsu Software Corp.
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Japan says managing crisis with China critical
February 14, 2006WASHINGTON : Japan says managing its deteriorating ties with China had become critical amid warnings of a potential military conflict between the neighbours that could drag in the United States. '
Tokyo talks ahead of potential biological weapons showdown
February 14, 2006TOKYO : Twenty-six nations are discussing way to control biological weapons as they braced for a potential new showdown over US opposition to giving teeth to an international ban. US President George W.
NTT DoCoMo, Nippon TV bet on moile TV
February 14, 2006Certainly, the country's biggest mobile carrier and one of the major television networks are prepared to invest more time and money into the project.
Japan not alone in high-tech hopes
February 14, 2006In Japan's case, there is greater urgency both within and outside the administration that without investing more into basic research, the country will fall behind economically.
Police raid Japan firm over nuclear exports
February 14, 2006Tokyo police raided a Japanese company suspected of exporting equipment that could be used in producing nuclear weapons today, Japanese media reported. Police believe Mitsutoyo Corp.,
Fujitsu Siemens launches its first smart phone
February 14, 2006By Staff Writer Fujitsu Siemens Computers BV is entering the smart phone market at this week's 3GSM event in Barcelona, launching its first connected PDAs, the Pocket LOOX T Series.
Japan baby could end royal reform
February 14, 2006By Sarah Buckley BBC News Conservatives within Japan's hidebound imperial household must be rejoicing at what must seem a miracle pregnancy.
Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket LOOX T800 SeriesUnveiled
February 14, 2006Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket LOOX T800 SeriesUnveiled News By: pdaBlast! Staff February 13, 2006 Fujitsu-Siemens officially announced the long-awaited Pocket LOOX T800 series phones. There are two devices in the series, the T810 and T830.
California Pizza Kitchen Signs Franchise Deal with WDI Corporation of Japan
February 14, 2006California Pizza Kitchen Signs Franchise Deal with WDI Corporation of Japan Los Angeles - LOS ANGELES -- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (
Fujitsu Siemens launches its first smart phone
February 14, 2006InformationTechnology Siemens AG Fujitsu Siemens launches its first smart phoneFujitsu Siemens Computers BV is entering the smart phone market at this week's 3GSM event in Barcelona, launching its...
Former Japanese Internet CEO Charged
February 14, 2006Livedoor runs an Internet portal and grew through aggressively buying up other firms. (
Toshiba M70-267 vs. Sony VGN-FS415B - help me choose!!
February 14, 2006choose!! Hi all, Need help choosing a new laptop. It has to be one of the following as it is an insurance replacement: Both have a 15.4' screen and both have shared graphics memory. I'm not into playing games so that doesnt really bother me.
NEC preps 'perfume bottle' media player
February 14, 2006The VoToL sports a 2.7in, 320 x 240, 65,536-colour display on side and the player's name on the other.
Japan-Netherlands Society of the Kansai
February 14, 2006News Japan-Netherlands Society of the Kansai Netherlands Ambassador to Japan Alphons Hamer delivers a speech on the history of Japan-Netherlands friendship during the 200th meeting of the Japan-...
Koizumi's reform push loses footing amid whispers of a lame duck premiership
February 14, 2006It may also have weakened the LDP, which has not yet settled on a leader to replace him.'That was a very big mistake. He should have kept everyone guessing,' political analyst Shigenori Okazaki said. '
Dollar drops amid expectations that Japan will soon change monetary policy
February 14, 2006dollar was trading at 117.38 yen by mid-afternoon in Tokyo, down 0.34 yen from late Monday in New York.
Japanese corporate bankruptcies fall in January
February 14, 2006The biggest percentage increase came from the service sector, which posted a 37.3 percent month-on-month rise, according to Teikoku.Bankruptcies due to difficult business conditions accounted for 68.
Majority of Japanese women hate giving chocolates on Valentine's Day, poll shows
February 14, 2006Majority of Japanese women hate giving chocolates on Valentine's Day, poll shows A saleswoman displays a box of Chocolatier Antwerpen's chocolates at a department store ahead of Valentine's Day in Tokyo. (
Asian Stocks Rebound From Four-Week Low; Toyota Motor Leads Gains in Japan
February 14, 200614 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rebounded from four- week lows. Japan's biggest companies, including Toyota Motor Co., advanced as rising earnings and an improving economy help steer more cash into equities. ''
Zee scares Sony
February 14, 2006Zee scares SonyTELEVISIONSonali Krishna / New Delhi February 14, 2006 Zee TV claims to have got past Sony on all-day viewership. Sony should be in sweat.
NZ reliant on foreign trade, farmer tells Japan forum
February 14, 2006Southland farmer Don Nicolson has returned from promoting New Zealand farming and its rural sector to the Japanese.
Pfizer plans two-part 50 bln yen bond -leads
February 14, 2006Pfizer plans two-part 50 bln yen bond -leads Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:04 AM ET LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. (
FOREX-Euro sheds gains after German GDP, yen supported
February 14, 2006By Natsuko Waki LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The euro pared early gains against the dollar on Tuesday, holding close to this week's six-week low after data showed German economic growth unexpectedly stagnated in the final months of 2005.
German FM to visit Japan next week
February 14, 2006TOKYO, Feb. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit Japan from Feb. 20-22 and hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Taro Aso, Japan's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Japanese stocks rise after two-day drop
February 14, 2006Japanese stocks rise after two-day drop Associated Press TOKYO - Japanese stocks bounced back Tuesday after a two-day decline, led by gains technology, auto, machinery and banks stocks. The dollar slipped against the yen.
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Japanese FM: Relations with China will improve
February 14, 2006A Japanese foreign ministry official says he believes relations with China will improve, despite a recent rise in animosity between the countries.
Japan, China continue talks on strained ties
February 14, 2006Japan and China are conducing a high-level talks aimed at easing strained bilateral ties, with the end of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's controversial tenure in sight.
Easy does it on monetary policy, Japan's bank boss told
February 14, 2006BANK of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui is approaching a critical moment in the course of the nation's recovery, and his career, under strong pressure from the Government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Head of Japanese Company Suspected of Nuclear Trafficking Denies Wrongdoing
February 14, 2006The head of a Japanese company suspected of illegally exporting instruments that could be used in the production of nuclear weapons has defended his company's actions.
Japan walks diplomatic tightrope over Iran crisis
February 14, 2006News that Iran has begun enriching uranium is making it hard for Japan to stay in diplomatic sync with its closest ally, the United States, while developing an Iranian oil field seen by Tokyo as vital to its energy strategy.
Japan's offensive minister
February 14, 2006People everywhere wish they could be proud of every bit of their countries' histories.
Calif. Pizza Kitchen signs Japanese franchise deal
February 14, 2006Pizza Kitchen signs Japanese franchise deal Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:32 PM ET NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen Inc. (
Japanese jogger hit by cyclist in critical condition in New Zealand
February 14, 2006News Japanese jogger hit by cyclist in critical condition in New Zealand WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A Japanese woman who collided with a cyclist while jogging in New Zealand last week is in ...
New York Times rips into 'Japan's Offensive Foreign Minister'
February 14, 200613 editorial said that 'many Asians have been angered by a string of appalling remarks Mr.
Boy robs high school girl of several hundred yen
February 14, 2006Boy robs high school girl of several hundred yen KITAHIROSHIMA, Hokkaido -- A boy robbed a high school girl of her purse containing several hundred yen late Monday night, police said.At around 10 p.m.,
Japanese buy stake in North Sea field
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
Japan plans to press Iran on nuclear development during foreign minister visit
February 14, 2006Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki is scheduled to visit Tokyo on Feb. 27.'Through this opportunity, we want to pass on the concerns of the international community to Iran,' Abe said. '
Japanese Stocks Rally on Mutual Fund Buying, as Advantest, Automakers Gain
February 14, 200614 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rose, rebounding from losses, as mutual funds bought the Nikkei 225 Stock Average's heaviest weighted stocks including Advantest Corp. and Fanuc Ltd. after shares fell for four of the last five days.
Sony's 'Pink Panther' Opens as Top Selling Movie in U.S., Canada Theatres
February 14, 200613 (Bloomberg) -- ''The Pink Panther,'' Sony Corp.'s remake of Peter Sellers's 1963 comedy, opened as the No. 1 film at U.S. and Canadian theaters with $20.2 million in ticket sales. ''
US dollar and yen up, euro down, pound flat
February 14, 2006Business Thomas Cook India LTD Sections World Asia India Sports Business Science / Tech Health Entertainment Features Home Services E-mail Chat E-cards City guide Matrimonial Yellow pages ...
Human resource management makes strides in Taiwan, Japan, India
February 14, 2006In India, they are 50.3 percent. , ,
WAM signs MoU with Mitsui
February 14, 2006WAM can now buy the asset at any time during the charter period at a pre-determined price,' Mr Qadir said.He said the compnay was looking to expand its reach with various Japanese ship building yards and Japanese trading companies. '
Nikkei sags as Canon, exporters fall on yen rise
February 14, 2006technology stocks and sold shares in firms such as Canon Inc. ,
Japan to partner India at International engineering, technology fair next year
February 14, 2006JETRO will organise the Partner Country participation and construction of the Partner Country Pavilion. Also, JETRO as organiser of the Partner Country Pavilion will decide upon the design and the activities within the space allotted by CII.
Ex-president of Japanese Internet firm indicted
February 14, 2006TOKYO, Feb. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Former president of the scandal-tainted Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co.
Koizumi delays plan for defence ministry
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
New York Times criticizes 'inflammatory statements' by Japanese FM
February 14, 2006Aso 'has been neither honest nor wise in the inflammatory statements he has been making about Japan's disastrous era of militarism, colonialism and war crimes that culminated in the Second World War,' the editorial said.
Police raid Japan firm over nuclear exports: report
February 14, 2006TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo police on Monday raided a Japanese company suspected of exporting equipment that could be used in producing nuclear weapons, Japanese media reported. Police believe Mitsutoyo Corp.,
Court rejects Sumitomo suit against UFJ
February 14, 2006A JAPANESE court yesterday rejected Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co's suit against UFJ Holdings Inc for scuttling a planned alliance and merging with another company, a court official said.
Livedoor Co could lose listing on Tokyo board
February 14, 2006THE Tokyo Stock Exchange will probably delist disgraced Internet startup Livedoor Co and a subsidiary if prosecutors indict, as expected, its former president and other executives on accounting fraud charges, according to a report yesterday day.
Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX T Series announced
February 14, 2006Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX T Series announced Feb 13 2006 - 05:35 AM ET | 3G, 3GSM, Smartphone 3GSM 2006 -- Fujitsu Siemens announced two feature packed Windows Mobile powered smartphones today, the Pocket LOOX T Series.
Japan eyes fingerprinting foreigners age 16 and up
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
Iran's foreign minister to visit Japan Feb. 27-March 1
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
Midterm JGB yields to fare worst as BOJ move looms
February 14, 2006By Chikako Mogi TOKYO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Midterm Japanese government bonds (JGBs) are likely to see more selling than short-term paper as the Bank of Japan moves closer to raising interest rates this year, senior bankers and traders said.
Honda's 2006 Blade lighter and quicker
February 14, 2006He also used tougher material for the hollow camshafts and reduced their wall thickness from 4mm to 2.5mm, shaving 450g off their weight.
UPDATE 1-Japan Jan corporate bankruptcies rise 2.6 pct y/y
February 14, 2006The research firm said more than 63 percent of the companies that went bankrupt last month were small firms with fewer than five employees, and that brought down the total debt.
Probe into Toshiba's false data launched
February 14, 2006But days afterwards it emerged that there had been falsification of data at another plant, Meti said.'We believe this indicates there are problems with Toshiba's internal quality control system,' Meti said. '
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Japan's police raid suspected nuclear trafficking violator
February 14, 2006Reports said devices manufactured by the Mitutoyo Corp, based outside Tokyo, may also have been diverted to an international nuclear trafficking network as well as to Libya's now-abandoned clandestine nuclear program.
Japan current account surplus rises 8.6%
February 14, 2006TOKYO: Japan's current account surplus rose unexpectedly in December, gaining for a fourth straight month in a sign that an upturn in exports is adding to an economic recovery driven by domestic demand.
Livedoor shares face Tokyo de-listing
February 14, 2006TAKAFUMI HORIE, the maverick Japanese entrepreneur arrested last month for misleading the market, was indicted yesterday for violations of Japan's Securities and Exchange Law.