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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:22:00 GMT

NEC's PASOLINK Secures Top Global Market Share Three Years Running

- (ACN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading network, communications and information technology company, announced today that its compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK, secured the industry's top global market share(1) for
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:22:00 GMT

NEC's PASOLINK Secures Top Global Market Share Three Years Running

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading network, communications and information technology company, announced today that its compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK, secured the industry's top global market share(1) for 2009, thereby
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:22:00 GMT

Japan cheers tuna defeat

The Japanese government, sushi lovers and seafood traders at Tokyo's massive Tsukiji fish market on Friday cheered the defeat of a proposed cross-border ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna. 'It was good,' Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama told reporters
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:22:00 GMT

Hitachi Ballast Water Purification System, a Coagulation and Magnetic-Separation Solution, Receives First Formal Approval from Japanese Government

- (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Plant Technologies, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. were granted on March 5, 2010, the first formal approval by the Japanese government for their jointly-developed Hitachi Ballast Water Purification System
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

NEC's PASOLINK Secures Top Global Market Share Three Years Running

- (ACN Newswire ) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading network, communications and information technology company, announced today that its compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK, secured the industry's top global market share(1) for
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

CP+ 2010, Japan's First International Camera and Photo Imaging Show, Comes to a Close

CP+ 2010, a comprehensive camera and photo imaging show, was held between March 11th and 14th amid the scenic beauty of Yokohama, the cradle of photographic culture in Japan. The event was sponsored by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA),
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

CP+ 2010, Japans First International Camera and Photo Imaging Show, Comes to a Close

- (JCN Newswire) - CP+ 2010, a comprehensive camera and photo imaging show, was held between March 11th and 14th amid the scenic beauty of Yokohama, the cradle of photographic culture in Japan. The event was sponsored by the Camera and Imaging Products
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

CP+ 2010, Japan's First International Camera and Photo Imaging Show, Comes to a Close

CP+ 2010, a comprehensive camera and photo imaging show, was held between March 11th and 14th amid the scenic beauty of Yokohama, the cradle of photographic culture in Japan. The event was sponsored by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA),
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

U.S.-Japanese Tsuiki Aviation Training Relocation exercise concludes

al two F-16 Fighting Falcons from Tsuiki Air Base March 12 signaled the end of a weeklong aviation training relocation exercise between the 35th...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:20:00 GMT

Canon Powershot G11

Review Canon’s G-series Powershot has been a best seller for the best part of 10 years. What photographers have always loved in these cameras is the combination of pocketability with full manual control and direct access to all main settings by means
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Earthquake registered at Kurile range

VLADIVOSTOK, March 19 (Itar-Tass) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 Richter scale was registered overnight in the north of the Kurile range. The epicenter was 60 kilometers below the Pacific Ocean bed close to the island of Paramushir and the town
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Japan police find no Prius brake problems: report

TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japanese police found no brake problems in Toyota Motor Corp.'s /quotes/comstock/!7203 (JP:7203 3,530, -50.00, -1.40%) [s:tm] latest Prius hybrid model car that hit another car from behind and injured two people in Chiba Prefecture
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Sony Xperia X10 Mini, new proposed UK release date

Also for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro After the Expansys website teased us about the proposed release dates for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini and Mini Pro and then proceeded to get those release dates totally wrong, the company has had
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:17:00 GMT

Japan police find no Prius brake problems: report

TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japanese police found no brake problems in Toyota Motor Corp.'s [s:tm] latest Prius hybrid model car that hit another car from behind and injured two people in Chiba Prefecture last year, Japan's Kyodo News reported, citing
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Latest Sony Move ad swipes at Microsoft and Nintendo

While the ultimate judgement of Sony’s Move motion control gameplay system will lie with the consumer, a new TV commercial for the wand-based controller suggests Sony is certainly confident regarding its impending success – so much so that it’s
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:15:00 GMT

Sony Vaio M series M11M1E mini notebook to be out this month

Sony is all set to introduce a new mini notebook as part of their Vaio M Series dubbed M11M1E this month. The fully-featured gizmo does not seem to make tall claims with the manufacturers describing it as a mini laptop or second PC that serves day-to-day
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:13:00 GMT

CP+ 2010, Japan's First International Camera and Photo Imaging Show, Comes to a Close

- (JCN Newswire) - CP+ 2010, a comprehensive camera and photo imaging show, was held between March 11th and 14th amid the scenic beauty of Yokohama, the cradle of photographic culture in Japan. The event was sponsored by the Camera and Imaging Products
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Local News: Nissan Releases All-New 370Z Roadster

Based on the latest generation 370Z Coupe, the all-new 370Z Roadster is a two-seat convertible with a fully, automatic power-operated, soft top. Along with providing the exhilaration of open-air driving, 370Z Roadster offers high performance, dynamic
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:11:00 GMT

Japanese Yen (JPY) Technical Major Currencies (2010-03-19)

Morning ReportDue to the positive momentum from yesterday, trading stabilized above support for the ascending intraday channel, shown in our previous reports for the awaited breach process. Momentum indicators have started to lose bullish momentum, thus
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:09:00 GMT

Bonds: Futures Up On Lingering BOJ Easing Hopes; Stock Moves Eyed

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:08:00 GMT

Japan celebrates defeat of bluefin tuna trade ban

The Japanese government, sushi lovers and seafood traders at Tokyo's massive Tsukiji fish market on Friday cheered the defeat of a proposed cross-border ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna. 'It was good,' Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama told reporters
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:08:00 GMT

Japan to boost Haiti aid to $100 mln: report

Japan will boost its aid to quake-hit Haiti to 100 million dollars, a report said Friday as the country's foreign minister prepared to visit the impoverished Caribbean nation this weekend. Japan, which has already pledged 70 million dollars in emergency
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:07:00 GMT

BOJ Gov To Meet Business Leaders In Okayama On Mar 23

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- The Bank of Japan said Friday its governor, Masaaki Shirakawa, will hold a closed-door meeting on March 23 with business leaders in Okayama, western Japan. Shirakawa won't hold a news conference there, the central bank said. -By
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:07:00 GMT

CP+ 2010, Japan's First International Camera and Photo Imaging Show, Comes to a Close

CP+ 2010, a comprehensive camera and photo imaging show, was held between March 11th and 14th amid the scenic beauty of Yokohama, the cradle of photographic culture in Japan. The event was sponsored by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA),
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:06:00 GMT

UPDATE 1-Kansai to shut reactor manually later on Friday

TOKYO, March 19 (Reuters) - Kansai Electric Power Co (9503. T A company spokesman said the it does not know the duration of the shutdown pending an investigation into dripping water inside a nuclear reactor containment vessel.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:00 GMT

WORLD FOREX: Euro Up Vs Yen, Dollar On Hedge Buying; May Resume Fall

The euro rose against the yen and dollar in Asia Friday as Japanese short-term investors who have recently bet heavily against the common currency bought it back to hedge against the slight chance it may rise into next week. But dealers said the
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:04:00 GMT

Nissan, Bajaj, Renault to challenge Nano: report

A joint venture between Nissan Motor Co. (7201. TO), Renault S.A. (RNO.FR) and Bajaj Auto Ltd. 532977. BY is working to make a car that will match the price of Tata Motors' (TTM) Nano, the Hindu Business Line newspaper reported Friday.'What we are doing
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:03:00 GMT

Japan's Nomura affirms global ambitions with executive appointment

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:03:00 GMT

JGB Futures Up On Lingering BOJ Easing Hopes; Stock Moves Eyed

At 0600 GMT Change TFX Sept 3-Mos Euroyen Price: 99.620 Flat TSE June 10-Yr JGB Futures Price: 138.63 +0.08 10-Yr 1.4% JGB No. 306 Yield: 1.365% Flat TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japanese government bond futures were slightly higher on Friday amid lingering
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:03:00 GMT

Iconic Sites in Japan Join "Earth Hour 2010" Global Climate Change Initiative

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With just over one week to go before the people of the planet switch off for Earth Hour, the number of countries participating has surpassed last year's record. Over 100 countries and regions will switch off their lights to
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:02:00 GMT