Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) articles from December 2005

Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) archives from December 2005

Japan's November new vehicle sales fall 8.2%, hit 30-year low.
December 1, 2005

BOJ to assess economy, price trends for policy shift: Mizuno.
December 1, 2005

Kimura Construction files for bankruptcy following building scam.
December 1, 2005

3 groups competing for acquisition of Kanebo.
December 1, 2005

Japan business leader, Indian PM agree on stronger economic tie.
December 1, 2005

Government panel decides against levying 'iPod tax' for now.
December 1, 2005

Meiji Yasuda eyes shifting into joint-stock firm.
December 1, 2005

Malaysia Airlines names ex-British Airways exec to head operations.
December 1, 2005

S&P may upgrade Mitsubishi Motors rating.
December 1, 2005

Astellas to exclusively market XenoPort's pain relief drug in Asia.
December 1, 2005

Sharp electronic calculators recognized with award.
December 1, 2005

Softbank to sell modem leasing business of Softbank BB.
December 1, 2005

Aeon starts using robot clerk to offer shoppers guidance services.
December 1, 2005

Fuji TV, TBS buy Dentsu shares to reinforce tie-ups.
December 1, 2005

FTC orders SMBC to stop linking derivative sales to loans.
December 2, 2005

Seven Bank aligns with Credit Saison, OMC Card in ATM business.
December 2, 2005

FSA approves merger of Resona Bank, Nara Bank.
December 2, 2005

Sony Bank ties up with Monex Beans to launch brokerage services.
December 2, 2005

Fitch assigns AA-minus ratings to 3 Japanese nonlife insurers.
December 2, 2005

Abdullah says gov't may lend money to aid Malaysia Airlines.
December 2, 2005

Matsushita plasma TV panel plant to run at capacity from July.
December 2, 2005

Nissan develops paint that removes light scratches on cars.
December 2, 2005

Toppan Printing to deliver art show via iPod.
December 2, 2005

Daiwa Sec. SMBC starts fund to invest in unlisted China, India firms.
December 2, 2005

Toyota demonstrates production line for Ractis vehicles for disabled.
December 2, 2005

Pioneer to cut 600 domestic jobs, report says.
December 2, 2005

Chinese retail giant Hualian buys Seiyu stores in Singapore.
December 2, 2005

Toyota, Honda hit record U.S. sales for Nov., U.S. makers see falls.
December 2, 2005

ANA flies higher, JAL in tailspin: Zagat survey.
December 3, 2005

Japan, China, S. Korea agree only to continue talks on investment.
December 3, 2005

G-7 to call for vigilance in rising rates, high oil prices.
December 3, 2005

Keidanren to urge strong firms to hike wages.
December 3, 2005

Sony's new early retirement plan targets non-engineers.
December 3, 2005

Brown calls on EU, U.S. to move trade talks forward.
December 4, 2005

BOJ seeks to alter policy as G-7 begins correcting credit easing.
December 4, 2005

Japan, Germany OK joining forces in reviewing IMF quota system.
December 4, 2005

Snow expresses U.S. desire to make WTO Doha Round a success.
December 4, 2005

Airbus may produce aircraft in China.
December 5, 2005

Ex-Narita airport operator officials arrested over bid-rigging.
December 5, 2005

3 firms to offer 'Tamagotchi' Web pet game to European mobile users.
December 5, 2005

Japan's coal thermal power output raises global warming concerns.
December 5, 2005

Living Corp. to put off listing amid defective building scandal.
December 5, 2005

Convenience store chain am/pm plans new stores for women, DVD rental.
December 5, 2005

Japan's growth revolves around Tokyo, Chukyo regions: think tank.
December 5, 2005

Gold futures prices briefly hit 15-year high in Tokyo.
December 5, 2005

Livedoor to join Japan Business Federation.
December 5, 2005

Nippon Mining Holdings to integrate 3 group companies.
December 5, 2005

Nissan Motor to streamline operations of 52 domestic sales units.
December 5, 2005

Petrochemical company head fired in wake of river contamination.
December 5, 2005

Hanshin Railway to sell houses in effort to increase corporate value.
December 5, 2005

2 Japanese ship operators to jointly launch new cargo service.
December 5, 2005

Toshiba wins new trial on flash-memory dispute with Lexar.
December 5, 2005

Fuji Heavy to produce Toyota cars in U.S.
December 5, 2005

Rakuten, TBS to hold 1st business tie-up meeting on coming weekend.
December 5, 2005

Japan's imported vehicle sales fall 3.1% in Nov.
December 6, 2005

Gov't agency close to picking Kao-led camp as Kanebo buyer.
December 6, 2005

Mr Max to sell 32-inch LCD TV for less than 100,000 yen.
December 6, 2005

M'shita vows to prevent recurrence of mishaps due to faulty heaters.
December 6, 2005

Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch: report.
December 6, 2005

M'bishi Heavy wins order for key structure of S. Africa's nuke plant.
December 6, 2005

Sega to enter China's game, amusement market on full scale.
December 6, 2005

Toshiba appeals U.S. court order over flash-memory row with Lexar.
December 6, 2005

Toshiba, Xilinx to jointly develop next-generation logic chip.
December 6, 2005

Toyota's parts supplier Denso to increase output in N. America.
December 6, 2005

Toyota Ractis becomes Nov. top-selling vehicle in Japan.
December 6, 2005

Resona introducing lending rates linked to credit ratings.
December 7, 2005

KDDI, Tokyo Electric Power to take control of No. 2 cable TV firm.
December 7, 2005

Daihatsu to supply new SUV model for sale by Toyota.
December 7, 2005

ExxonMobil's Japan unit cancels capital reduction.
December 7, 2005

MUFG to repay 255.9 billion yen to government.
December 7, 2005

M'shita vows to prevent recurrence of mishaps due to faulty heaters.
December 7, 2005

Microsoft fined $31 million for antitrust violations in S. Korea.
December 7, 2005

NEC devises thin, foldable battery.
December 7, 2005

iPod, other IT products dominate list of popular items this year.
December 7, 2005

Toyota Motor developing home fuel cells.
December 7, 2005

Toyota recalls 351 SUVs in China over language in warning labels.
December 7, 2005

TV set makers entering into fierce competition.
December 7, 2005

Low-cost Australian airline Jetstar to begin operating in Asia.
December 8, 2005

Passwords for restricted airport areas leak from JAL copilot's PC.
December 8, 2005

Mizuho to cut prime lending rate for 1st time in 3 months.
December 8, 2005

S&P raises fundamental strength ratings on 5 Japanese banks.
December 8, 2005

Mizuho Securities places erroneous trades on J-Com shares.
December 8, 2005

Golf: Moromizato reaches sponsorship deal with Canon group.
December 8, 2005

Resona to enhance alliance with Credit Saison.
December 8, 2005