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

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

New group to support WFP in effort to eliminate hunger in Africa.
September 1, 2005

World finishes tender offer for MBO, to release results Friday.
September 1, 2005

Japan, U.S. settle 3-year-old apple trade dispute.
September 1, 2005

Japan's new vehicle sales down 1.5% in Aug.
September 1, 2005

Fuji Photo to cut 100 jobs, integrate 2 plants in Kanagawa.
September 1, 2005

China says consultations needed to set gas talks with Japan.
September 1, 2005

Kobe Steel holds centennial ceremony.
September 1, 2005

Mitsubishi Chemical to raise petrochemical product prices in Oct.
September 1, 2005

New Osaka Gas technology to neutralize alkaline waste water with CO2.
September 1, 2005

Nikon develops digital camera with built-in wireless LAN function.
September 1, 2005

Nissan picks pension expert as chief investment officer.
September 1, 2005

Showa Shell Chairman Niimi to double as president.
September 1, 2005

Ex-Seibu Railway president admits he was nominal Kokudo shareholder.
September 1, 2005

Japan invokes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel imports.
September 1, 2005

HSBC Investments sets up 1st BRICs stock fund in Japan.
September 1, 2005

U.S.-China textile talks break down after 4th round.
September 1, 2005

Japan Post to take over Daimaru's trucking unit.
September 1, 2005

S&P may upgrade rating on U.S.-based 7-Eleven.
September 2, 2005

New flight route to open between Nagoya, northeast China.
September 2, 2005

Apparel maker World successfully completes tender offer.
September 2, 2005

Japan, S. Korea cars take 39% U.S. market share in Aug.
September 2, 2005

Western Japan leaders to urge gov't to enhance disaster preparedness.
September 2, 2005

Honda develops advanced safety car, motorcycle.
September 2, 2005

Record No. of passengers use Japan-S. Korea Beetle jet foil in Aug.
September 2, 2005

Seven-Eleven to cut prices of soft drinks.
September 2, 2005

Tokyo Electric, Fuji Heavy to jointly develop electric vehicle.
September 2, 2005

Suzuki to sell vehicles in Mexico from Oct.
September 2, 2005

Toyota to recall 14 fuel-cell vehicles.
September 2, 2005

Japan gov't, firms join relief effort for U.S. hurricane victims.
September 2, 2005

2 Uniqlo stores launched in Beijing.
September 3, 2005

NEC ties up with Oracle to develop grid computing software.
September 3, 2005

Sogo posts 1st sales rise since 2000 court rescue.
September 4, 2005

Volkswagen plans to cut over 10,000 German jobs.
September 4, 2005

More Japanese firms join hurricane relief efforts.
September 5, 2005

Citigroup to issue 230 bil. yen of samurai bonds.
September 5, 2005

Disneyland H.K. not to cut intake after congested trial run.
September 5, 2005

Hitachi to give $1 million for Hurricane Katrina relief.
September 5, 2005

Honda to double production capacity in Pakistan.
September 5, 2005

Sompo Japan failed to make 920 mil. yen in payouts over past 3 years.
September 5, 2005

Fitch affirms ratings of Fukoku Life at A-plus.
September 5, 2005

Fukui city to get 2 bil. yen donation linked to nuclear power plant.
September 5, 2005

Seiko Instruments sets up China unit to strengthen sales, services.
September 5, 2005

Softbank files for approval to offer cellphone service.
September 5, 2005

Sony introduces PC device to view Japanese TV programs overseas.
September 5, 2005

Sony Music set to sell songs to iTunes Music Store.
September 5, 2005

Suzuki Motor ordered to compensate underpaid communist workers.
September 5, 2005

Gov't to complete sales of NTT shares.
September 5, 2005

Toyota to offer 100 mil. yen for technical training in China.
September 5, 2005

Kagome to produce vegetable juice in North America.
September 5, 2005

Aug. imported vehicle sales rise 2.8% in Japan.
September 6, 2005

Standard Chartered inks deal for new China bank.
September 6, 2005

Resona to raise 200 bil. yen to pay back part of gov't aid.
September 6, 2005

'Chuhai' competition heats up as beers sales slow.
September 6, 2005

No. of subscribers to digital satellite broadcasting tops 10 mil.
September 6, 2005

SMFG eyes more cuts in execs' salaries under new rehab plan.
September 6, 2005

5 floor material makers raided for alleged price-fixing.
September 6, 2005

Hyundai to sell Sonata sedan in Japan, actor Bae to feature in CM.
September 6, 2005

Rakuten to buy U.S. online ad firm LinkShare.
September 6, 2005

Japanese life insurers diversify riders to attract consumers.
September 6, 2005

Japan to free 7.3 mil. barrels from oil reserves over 30 days.
September 6, 2005

JR West has 46 cases of ATS activation due to driving error.
September 6, 2005

Chipmaker launches sports software making Jackie Chan coach.
September 6, 2005

Genki Sushi to franchise conveyor-belt sushi bars in Middle East.
September 6, 2005

Gov't gets 542 bil. yen in last NTT share sale: Tanigaki.
September 6, 2005

Toyota upgrades pre-crash safety system with driver monitor.
September 6, 2005

Toyota Corolla remains bestseller for 3 months on end.
September 6, 2005

Toyota exec joins Koizumi stumping for LDP in DPJ-stronghold Aichi.
September 6, 2005

Japanese, Russian auto-parts groups ink pact on trade, investment.
September 7, 2005

Renesas Technology to support automotive system development in China.
September 7, 2005

Bridgestone to recall bicycles for small children over asbestos.
September 7, 2005

Fitch gives AA-plus to Citigroup's samurai bonds.
September 7, 2005

Sogo department store chain opens Osaka flagship store.
September 7, 2005

Takashimaya opens 'Warm Biz' corner.
September 7, 2005

Index to buy stake in Nikkatsu from Namco.
September 7, 2005

Chubu Electric develops fish-tracking system for ecosystem surveys.
September 7, 2005

Average gasoline price rises to 14-year high of 130 yen.
September 7, 2005

Konica Minolta to dissolve Canadian unit by end of March.
September 7, 2005

MMC launches station wagon version of popular Lancer Evolution.
September 7, 2005

Inpex announces natural gas production launch in Indonesia.
September 7, 2005

Asahi Shimbun adviser resigns as head of newspaper association.
September 7, 2005

S&P downgrades ratings on Northwest Airlines on bankruptcy concerns.
September 7, 2005

METI OKs Kyushu Electric's pluthermal plan.
September 7, 2005

METI panel seeks overseas rocket range for commercial launch.
September 7, 2005

Daiei negotiating cutting 1,000 jobs via voluntary retirement.
September 7, 2005