Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) articles from September 2004

Kyodo News International (Tokyo, Japan) archives from September 2004

Japan firm Fast Retailing to pursue high quality, rather than low prices.
September 1, 2004

New vehicle sales in Japan increase 2.1 percent in August.
September 1, 2004

Japan cellphone operator to offer free e-mail service among family members.
September 1, 2004

Japan data-security firm, insurer to offer joint service, newspaper says.
September 1, 2004

New Matsushita software tool shortens electronics development time.
September 1, 2004

Japan Exxon Mobil unit, fisheries trader mull selling stake in gas distributor.
September 1, 2004

Hyundai to market new sport-utility vehicles in Japan.
September 1, 2004

Microsoft to offer Windows XP security pack at post offices in Japan.
September 1, 2004

Mitsubishi Motors, former executives plead not guilty to coverup.
September 1, 2004

2 major Japan banks cut 10-year fixed mortgage rate to 3.65 percent.
September 1, 2004

Japan convenience-store operator asks Yamato Transport to continue partnership.
September 1, 2004

Hokkaido, Hokuriku banks merge into Japan's second largest regional group.
September 1, 2004

Embattled Japan retailer Daiei seems to have missed sales target in first half.
September 1, 2004

Nippon Shinpan to skip collecting annual fees from toll-card users.
September 1, 2004

Toyota unveils new multipurpose vehicle produced in Indonesia.
September 1, 2004

Toyota to give workers bigger pay raise for first time in 3 years.
September 1, 2004

Mitsubishi Fuso recalls another 300,000 trucks.
September 1, 2004

U.K. financial authority orders Japan firm UFJ to report on earnings.
September 1, 2004

Automakers stand ready to use global motor-sport competition to rev up sales.
September 2, 2004

Shinsei Bank to acquire Resona affiliate Showa Leasing.
September 2, 2004

Japan firm UFJ to sell consumer-finance unit Aplus to Shinsei Bank.
September 2, 2004

Japan economy is on recovery course, says central bank chief.
September 2, 2004

Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group eyes infusing 700 billion yen into UFJ.
September 2, 2004

Nissan unveils 6 new models to hit Japanese market by next January.
September 2, 2004

Greenpeace members rally in Tokyo for Tasmanian forest protection.
September 2, 2004

Embattled Japan retailer, 3 creditor banks remain at odds over agency aid.
September 2, 2004

Sony president sees Chinese market roaring past 2008 Olympics.
September 2, 2004

Japanese consumers see Toyota as most dependable carmaker.
September 2, 2004

China likely to okay Toyota-Guangzhou joint project next Monday.
September 2, 2004

Japan trader Mitsui to buy 5 percent stake in Mister Donut operator Duskin.
September 2, 2004

U.S. vehicle sales drop 12.4 percent in Aug.; Toyota keeps third place.
September 2, 2004

Yahoo to sell Net poll-based 'ramen' noodle soup.
September 2, 2004

Kanebo mulls selling textile unit's factory to plastic-product maker Sanko.
September 4, 2004

Police search Japan utility's nuclear plant over fatal accident.
September 4, 2004

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to let depositors set ATM card withdrawal limit.
September 6, 2004

Japan agency mulls punishing Citibank unit over inappropriate sales.
September 6, 2004

Japan credit-card firm reports possible leak of data on 571 customers.
September 6, 2004

Daiwa Securities to extend contract employees' retirement age to 65.
September 6, 2004

Hitachi, Chinese electric firm to set up inverter production venture.
September 6, 2004

Honda Fit retakes top spot in Japan car sales in August.
September 6, 2004

Internet firm calls Japan's plan to reallocate radio frequencies unfair.
September 6, 2004

Japan agency welcomes accord on retailer Daiei's asset assessment.
September 6, 2004

Sanyo Electric to repair defective washer-dryers.
September 6, 2004

Sega Sammy Holdings to debut on Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 1.
September 6, 2004

Fuji Oil to make soybean peptide in China.
September 6, 2004

Toyota, China's Guangzhou Automobile form venture to make Camry.
September 6, 2004

Japan agency to give new airlines 20 more takeoffs per day at Tokyo airport.
September 7, 2004

Japan agency allows Banco Itau of Brazil to open Tokyo branch.
September 7, 2004

Japan broadcaster NHK announces executive pay cuts over embezzlement scandal.
September 7, 2004

Japan firm KDDI beats rival NTT DoCoMo in net cellphone-subscription growth.
September 7, 2004

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. eyes U.K. firm Aviva's Asian nonlife operations.
September 7, 2004

Tokyo bureau accuses firm of falsifying data for jet-engine testing system.
September 7, 2004

Japan prefecture finds flaws for 339 heat-transfer tubes at nuclear reactor.
September 7, 2004

Japan retailer is running out of time to seek agency's help, official says.
September 7, 2004

Mizuho Securities eyes capital alliance with Norinchukin Bank.
September 7, 2004

Nikkei to replace 3 companies in 225-stock index.
September 7, 2004

Toyo Tire sets up Chinese anti-vibration auto-parts subsidiary.
September 7, 2004

Japan trader Sojitz to ask banks for 370 billion yen to help boost capital.
September 7, 2004

Japan trader Mitsui to buy 5 percent stake in Mister Donut operator Duskin.
September 7, 2004

Japan trader seeks 370 billion yen to help boost capital, newspaper says.
September 7, 2004

Japan financial group's 2 top directors to give up executive compensation.
September 8, 2004

Japan financial firm likely to report over 700 billion yen interim net loss.
September 8, 2004

Honda starts constructing third motorcycle plant in Indonesia.
September 8, 2004

Honda to introduce 2 new models in U.S. market in 2006.
September 8, 2004

Advance orders pile in for hybrid Lexus SUV in United States.
September 8, 2004

Nippon Oil to produce liquid crystal films in China next February.
September 8, 2004

Investment fund NIF Ventures acquires Mazda Car Rental.
September 8, 2004

Kansai Electric Power Co. suspends operation of 2 nuclear reactors for checks.
September 8, 2004

Mitsubishi Heavy gets New Zealand order for gas turbine combined-cycle plant.
September 8, 2004

Samsung to launch mobile camera phone with 1.5G HDD in mid-September.
September 8, 2004

Embattled Japan trader to ask banks for 370 billion yen in financial support.
September 8, 2004

Japan trader Mitsui to spin off copper, aluminum ore sales business Nov. 1.
September 8, 2004

Japan Volvo importer to recall 13,886 cars due to motor problem.
September 8, 2004

Japan appliance retailer Best Denki to list subsidiary on Singapore Exchange.
September 9, 2004

Mizuho Corporate Bank to cut long-term prime rate to 1.70 percent.
September 9, 2004

Hitachi develops world's first 3-dimensional cardiogram.
September 9, 2004

Honda to recall 111,510 Stream station wagons due to headlight defect.
September 9, 2004

Kobe Steel to spend 59 billion yen to expand production.
September 9, 2004

Mitsubishi Fuso to recall 52,000 buses for seat defect.
September 9, 2004

Nippon Steel raises group net profit forecast to 170 billion yen.
September 9, 2004

Ehime, Japan, governor to accept Shikoku Electric's pluthermal project.
September 9, 2004

Japan firm KDDI to offer cheaper fixed-line phone service than rival NTT.
September 9, 2004

25 listed firms gave to Japan ruling party despite failure to pay dividends.
September 9, 2004

Japan official praises Sharp's Kameyama plant.
September 9, 2004