Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) articles from October 2006

Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) archives from October 2006

JAL group completes integration of airline carriers.
October 1, 2006

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings set up via merger of long-time rivals.
October 1, 2006

Descente to sell yoga wear made by Canada's lululemon athletica.
October 2, 2006

Mazda forms Czech, Slovak sales firms to bolster Europe business.
October 2, 2006

Mitsubishi Materials plans India firm to sell automotive hard tools.
October 2, 2006

Uniqlo, Muji gearing up for full-scale foray into N.Y.
October 2, 2006

Sanyo to hike air conditioner, food showcase prices 10-15%.
October 2, 2006

Hitachi to start flat-panel TV production in Czech next summer.
October 2, 2006

Visitors to Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea rise for 1st time in 3 yrs.
October 2, 2006

Kawasaki, M'bishi Heavy to join Rolls-Royce in Airbus engine project.
October 3, 2006

JAL posts 1st rise in domestic passenger numbers in 14 months.
October 3, 2006

Justsystems to enter antivirus software mart with Russian software.
October 3, 2006

Kerkorian wants independent body to assess GM-Renault-Nissan ties.
October 3, 2006

Indian arm of Suzuki Motor sees increased domestic sales in Sept.
October 3, 2006

Sega Sammy becomes No. 1 shareholder in Sanrio.
October 3, 2006

Nintendo revises net profit forecast upward on good DS gadget sales.
October 3, 2006

Nippon Life to upgrade administrative work following scandal.
October 3, 2006

Nissan debuts new Otti minicars in Japan.
October 3, 2006

Dentsu, 2 other firms to set up mobile advertising JV in China.
October 3, 2006

Damages suit over 'censorship' over Juki Net turned down.
October 3, 2006

Nagoya celebrates completion of skyscraper.
October 3, 2006

Napster Japan to begin Asia's 1st flat-rate online music service.
October 3, 2006

Takeda to commercialize Xenon painkiller in Asia.
October 3, 2006

Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics to begin production in China.
October 3, 2006

Nomura Real Estate shares enjoy strong demand on TSE debut.
October 3, 2006

Seiyu to dissolve last overseas unit.
October 3, 2006

Mitsubishi becomes Isuzu Motors' biggest shareholder.
October 4, 2006

Malaysia Airlines in talks with Airbus over late delivery of A380.
October 4, 2006

SIA assessing impact of new delay of Airbus superjumbo.
October 4, 2006

Fujitsu to recall 287,000 Sony-made battery packs.
October 4, 2006

Seven-Eleven Japan plans price cuts for 30 processed foods next Mon.
October 4, 2006

Yahoo ties up with Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank in e-commerce.
October 4, 2006

Astellas unveils restructuring plan featuring closure of 7 plants.
October 4, 2006

Toshiba to complete acquisition of Westinghouse in Oct.
October 4, 2006

Aeon's midterm group sales hit record high.
October 4, 2006

Marubeni to give Aeon 1st shot to be Daiei ally.
October 4, 2006

M'bishi Motors launches fully redesigned Pajero SUV in Japan.
October 4, 2006

Aozora Bank likely to be relisted on TSE in Nov.
October 5, 2006

Data on 960,000 clients missing at Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ.
October 5, 2006

Beijing Olympics already stirring sports business frenzy.
October 5, 2006

Daihatsu becomes 1st firm to gain certificate under EPA with Malaysia.
October 5, 2006

SMFG to complete public fund repayment Wednesday.
October 5, 2006

GM, Nissan-Renault give up alliance talks held for over 2 months.
October 5, 2006

Toyota to provide virtual drunken driving experience.
October 5, 2006

Sharp, Kansai Paint develop eco-friendly corn-based paint.
October 6, 2006

Chinese woman wants to sue H.K. star over beauty product.
October 6, 2006

Hitachi to recall 16,000 Sony-made laptop battery packs.
October 6, 2006

Nonlife insurers' nonpayment cases rise to 320,000 cases.
October 6, 2006

Japan's share in Iran oil development to be cut to 10%: report.
October 6, 2006

Japan to lose part of its stake in Iran oil field: Amari.
October 6, 2006

Ehime prefectural assembly urges OK for pluthermal reactor plan.
October 6, 2006

Japan to slash stake in Azadegan, gives up project operator status.
October 6, 2006

Mitsubishi UFJ, Goldman, BNP Paribas to join kabu.com's night trade.
October 6, 2006

Yoshinoya swings back into black in 1st half.
October 6, 2006

Daiei's new management team launched, led by ex-Marubeni execs.
October 6, 2006

Sanyo to ax number of group firms by 10%.
October 6, 2006

Toyota keeps promoting Corolla 40 yrs after its debut.
October 6, 2006

Corolla's 10th-generation model to hit market Tuesday.
October 6, 2006

Mitsui to develop uranium mine in Siberia with Russian state-run firm.
October 6, 2006

Kerkorian aide resigns after failed GM talks with Nissan/Renault.
October 7, 2006

U.S. welcomes Japan reducing stake in Iranian oil project.
October 7, 2006

Japan's Inpex can regain lost stake in Azadegan: Iran firm chief.
October 7, 2006

Police raid home of former chief of Advanced Technology.
October 7, 2006

World's biggest container ship arrives in Kobe port.
October 8, 2006

Nippon Steel ends N. Korean coal imports on tougher gov't stance.
October 8, 2006

Unqualified temp workers supervised JR East construction works.
October 8, 2006

More Japan firms likely to halt business with N. Korea after test.
October 9, 2006

Honda to recall 30,000 units of Odyssey in China.
October 10, 2006

Osaka Toyota employees nabbed for falsifying sales records.
October 10, 2006

Toyota hopes to keep friendly ties with GM, Nissan.
October 10, 2006

Kiyo Bank makes fresh start by absorbing Wakayama Bank.
October 10, 2006

Toyota launches 10th version of Corolla in Japan.
October 10, 2006

Takashimaya posts 23.9% net profit gain in 1st half.
October 10, 2006

Hankyu, Hanshin dept. stores to work out detailed tie-up plans.
October 10, 2006

CORRECTION: NEC Electronics unveils chip for use with Blu-ray, HD DVD formats.
October 10, 2006

S&P removes Toshiba from negative alert on good business outlook.
October 10, 2006

Matsushita to retreat from home-use gas equipment market.
October 10, 2006

Aiful to discontinue life insurance covering borrowers.
October 10, 2006

Mixi revises interim earnings forecast upward.
October 10, 2006

Willcom to appoint Kikugawa as new president.
October 10, 2006

Toshiba investing in Polish unit of LG Philips LCD.
October 10, 2006

Chinese airline could get $250 mil. compensation for aircraft delay.
October 11, 2006

Ghosn says not taking lead for tie-up with U.S. automakers.
October 11, 2006

Japanese automakers to stop N. Korea deals after nuke test.
October 11, 2006