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

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

Scandal-tainted ChuoAoyama makes fresh start amid client exodus.
September 1, 2006

Renault-Nissan talks with GM progressing well: Ghosn.
September 1, 2006

Nikko Principal to buy auto leasing firm active in Australia, NZ.
September 1, 2006

Auto parts maker Asahi Tec to acquire U.S. peer Metaldyne.
September 1, 2006

Indian arm of Suzuki Motor increases sales in Aug.
September 1, 2006

FSA to launch procedures to pick entity to take over Ashikaga Bank.
September 1, 2006

Toyota to promote housing business.
September 1, 2006

Kyodo News opens Pyongyang bureau.
September 1, 2006

Oji Paper to close aging papermaking facilities.
September 1, 2006

SMFG to partially repay public funds Wed.
September 1, 2006

Marubeni to have Daiei sell part of stake in OMC Card: report.
September 1, 2006

Matsushita eyeing aggressive capital spending on flat-screen TVs.
September 1, 2006

Mitsubishi Motors agrees with UAW on wage cuts.
September 2, 2006

Yoshinoya to restart limited 'gyudon' beef bowl sales.
September 2, 2006

Daiei to sell 39 outlets for debt-cutting.
September 2, 2006

Ito-Yokado to recall heaters court blames for health damage.
September 2, 2006

Toyota ranks 2nd in U.S. auto sales in August for 2nd month in row.
September 2, 2006

New accounting firm Aarata aims to be No.1 in auditing quality.
September 4, 2006

Fitch affirms Nishi-Nippon City Bank ratings on public funds payback.
September 4, 2006

Battery makers eye creation of uniform safety standards: report.
September 4, 2006

KDDI to launch cellphone device with IC tag-reading ability in fall.
September 4, 2006

Hongfujin drops libel lawsuit against journalists.
September 4, 2006

Takefuji appoints Canadian woman as head of PR section.
September 4, 2006

Convenience stores target elderly to boost sales.
September 4, 2006

Toray, JT, Torii to develop antipruritic drug for hepatic disease.
September 4, 2006

Ford CEO hints at giving up post to rescue company: report.
September 4, 2006

Honda to unveil 3rd-generation CR-V SUV at Paris Motor Show.
September 4, 2006

H.K. Disneyland to miss one-year attendance target.
September 4, 2006

Itoham Foods unveils restructuring program.
September 4, 2006

Oji Paper's takeover bid for Hokuetsu certain to fail.
September 4, 2006

Oji Paper's TOB failure may trigger race for production increase.
September 4, 2006

Gov't, businesses to jointly enhance overseas-bound TV broadcasts.
September 4, 2006

Asahi Breweries to market new happoshu in effort to retain top share.
September 5, 2006

Panel begins deliberations to pick entity to take over Ashikaga Bank.
September 5, 2006

Aisin Seiki recruiting foreign fixed-term employees as full-timers.
September 5, 2006

Gov't bodies ready to sell banks' shareholdings in market.
September 5, 2006

Toyo Engineering obtains order to build ethylene plant in Singapore.
September 5, 2006

Malaysia's AirAsia says it seeks rights to fly to Singapore.
September 5, 2006

Nippon Oil eyes Russian crude if Iran imports stop due to sanctions.
September 5, 2006

Nissan's sales in Russia up 53% in January-August on yr.
September 5, 2006

Plenus to recycle used edible oil into diesel fuel.
September 5, 2006

Oji Paper hostile buyout bid for Hokuetsu fails.
September 5, 2006

JR East to expand functions of Mobile Suica service.
September 5, 2006

Russian regulator files suit for ban on Sakhalin-2 project.
September 5, 2006

Nippon Steel, Posco eye stronger capital, business tie-ups.
September 5, 2006

Fines sought for Mitsubishi Motors, ex-execs over coverup.
September 6, 2006

Toyota's Vitz tops sales ranking, Corolla 2nd, in Aug. for 2nd month.
September 6, 2006

Yoshinoya to restart 'gyudon' beef bowl sales Sept. 18.
September 6, 2006

Itochu, Uny jointly develop new clothing brand, sell items at Uny shops.
September 6, 2006

Fast Retailing to add 100 large-scale outlets by Aug. 2009.
September 6, 2006

Intel to cut 10% of workforce in 1st major restructuring in 20 yrs.
September 6, 2006

Usen provides condo info through free webcasting.
September 6, 2006

Sakhalin-2 promoter denies Russian environment regulator's claim.
September 6, 2006

Sony to delay launch of PlayStation 3 in Europe until March.
September 6, 2006

METI eyes commercializing Japan-made jetliner in FY 2012: report.
September 6, 2006

Mobile phone carriers wooing customers toward number portability.
September 6, 2006

Polaris, Japan Energy Investment to take over Taiko Paper.
September 6, 2006

Honda to invest $200 mil. in building 2nd India plant: PTI.
September 7, 2006

Nissan vows to fix station wagons' rear-door piston support.
September 7, 2006

Denso to provide specialist repair service for high-tech cars.
September 7, 2006

KDDI tops NTT DoCoMo in net increase in cellphone subscriptions.
September 7, 2006

Shin-Etsu raising PVC output in Holland, U.S.
September 7, 2006

Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Eiken Chemical tie up on R&D, marketing.
September 7, 2006

Takeda to build new lab to enhance new drug development.
September 7, 2006

DVD-video rental store chain Geo to buy Shizuoka sales firm.
September 7, 2006

Pioneer to pay FY 2006 interim dividend of 5 yen per share.
September 7, 2006

Gazprom wants no more than 25% in Sakhalin-2: deputy minister.
September 7, 2006

Tokyo Gas to spend 10 billion yen to prevent gas equipment accidents.
September 7, 2006

Mitsui to buy 25% stake in Chinese metal firm.
September 7, 2006

Honda to recall Odyssey minivans, BMW to fix 2 motorcycle models.
September 7, 2006

Nissan unveils new SUV in Europe.
September 7, 2006

KHI to consider cutting back on public works-related operations.
September 7, 2006

Softbank chief Son to become president of Japan Telecom Oct. 1.
September 7, 2006

Toyota to build test-driving course for new car development.
September 7, 2006

Domestic production of Mazda's Axela reaches 1 million units.
September 8, 2006

Eisai buys 4 cancer-related products from U.S. drug maker Ligand.
September 8, 2006

Contractor chairman held in Fukushima bid-rigging scandal.
September 8, 2006

TSE rejects 40.4 billion yen damages claim from Mizuho Securities.
September 8, 2006

Toho Gas unveils 3 bil. yen safety plan to buy old gas equipment.
September 8, 2006

List of data on 88 Dai-ichi Mutual Life customers leaked.
September 8, 2006

Funai views LCD TV launch as timely.
September 8, 2006

Sojitz to bolster sales of liquid checking devices abroad.
September 8, 2006

Venture firm unveils robotics-based music player.
September 8, 2006

METI files complaint against Mitutoyo over nuke-linked exports.
September 8, 2006