Asia Stocks Fall as Japan's Yen Strengthens, Fed Predicts Deeper Recession May 21, 2009
Two 16-year-old high school students have been confirmed as the first cases of swine flu in the Tokyo area, according to statements from the Tokyo and Kawasaki city governments. Japan said 234 people have the virus, which has sickened more than 10,000 people worldwide. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Ibiden, Bookoff, Mitsubishi Materials, Sparx, Tokio Marine: Japan Stocks May 21, 2009
Two 16-year-old girls, both from the same high school in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, were found to have swine flu after returning from a week-long trip to New York on May 19, the Tokyo and Kawasaki city governments said in statements. (3107 JT) also climbed as much as 9. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Swine Flu Arrives in Tokyo Area as Two Teenagers Test Positive to Virus May 21, 2009
The 16-year-old girls, both from the same in Kawasaki, a city of 1. 3 million people adjacent to Tokyo, returned from a week-long trip to New York on May 19, officials said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japanese Stocks Gain on Oil, Cargo Fees; T&D Leads Insurance Shares Lower May 20, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen added 4. 7 percent to 404 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Antlers overtake Reds for J-League lead May 10, 2009
(AP) KASHIMA, Japan - Urawa Reds fell to second on Japan's J-League table after being surprisingly beaten 3-2 at home by Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday ... Volker Finke's Reds led 1-0 at half time thanks to an Edmilson goal, but Juninho equalized for Kawasaki in the 57th minute with a blast from 13 meters ... Alex put Urawa back in front seven minutes later but Renatinho again pulled Kawasaki even from the penalty spot in the 73rd, and Chong Tese scored the winner three minutes later with a shot... (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Parental love versus Kim Jong-il Apr 28, 2009
KAWASAKI, Japan - Until that fateful day, Shigeru and Sakie Yokota had enjoyed a happy family life, just like any other ... In an interview from their home in Kawasaki city, adjoining Tokyo, the Yokotas told Asia Times Online that their rescue efforts would continue, despite their age: Shigeru Yokota is now 76 and Sakie Yokota is 73. (Asia Times Online)
Mariners set for full Frontale assault Apr 20, 2009
Central Coast are out to restore some Asian Champions League pride - and avoid any further embarrassment - in their rematch with Kawasaki Frontale in Japan on Tuesday night. Still reeling from a stunning 5-0 thumping by the Group H leaders in Gosford a fortnight ago, the Mariners face the even-more daunting prospect of playing Kawasaki on their home turf ... McKinna described Kawasaki as the best team the Mariners had ever played after being humbled at Bluetongue Stadium, and he is again... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fujitsu Develops Secure USB Memory Device Featuring Automatic Data-Erase Function Apr 18, 2009
Kawasaki, Japan and Sunnyvale, U.S., Apr 17, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. today announced the development of two new technologies designed to prevent the unwanted disclosure of data from lost universal serial bus (USB) memory devices and prevent uploads to file-sharing networks: a USB memory device technology that after a fixed period of time automatically erases data stored on the USB memory, and a file redirect technology(1)... (JCN Network, Japan)
Fujitsu Develops High-Speed Image-Capture Technology for Palm Vein Biometric Authentication Apr 17, 2009
Kawasaki, Apr 17, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of the world's first imaging technology for use in palm vein biometric authentication that can operate while the palm is in motion. The new technology requires approximately only one millisecond to capture the image, and performs with the same level of accuracy in authentication as previous iterations of this technology, resulting in an extremely user-friendly palm vein authentication system in... (JCN Network, Japan)
Asia Pacific Rail Networks Market Chugs Along Due to Rising Focus on Network Extension, Says Frost & Sullivan Apr 16, 2009
" Therefore, market participants are relying on tie-ups or collaborations with global companies specializing in this field to acquire the required technical know-how, he added. Mr. Gunavanthe said that as for funds, the infrastructure development is financed by the government or rail authorities with aid from private enterprises. The Asia Pacific rail market has gone from being largely state-owned to being mostly privatized. China's rail market will benefit from both public and private funding... (PR Newswire)
Chiyoda, Gree, Ibiden, Softbank, Tokyo Electron: Japan Equity Preview Apr 12, 2009
Aeon, Daikin, Gree, Kawasaki Heavy, Mazda: Japan Equity Preview - Bloomberg ... Aeon, Daikin, Gree, Kawasaki Heavy, Mazda: Japan Equity Preview. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Stocks Rise on U.S. Jobless Claims, Wells Fargo Profit; Honda Gains Apr 12, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen advanced 6. 1 percent to 400 yen, while , Japans second-largest shipping line, climbed 6. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Mariners vow to bounce back in Japan Apr 11, 2009
AFTER suffering the most humiliating defeat in their short history, the Central Coast Mariners have vowed they will do whatever it takes to erase the mental scars in time for their return against Kawasaki Frontale in Japan in 10 days. After a respectable start to their Asian Champions League campaign, Lawrie McKinna's side was lashed 5-0 at home by Kawasaki on Wednesday, jeopardising their hopes of qualifying for the next stage ... " Wilkinson believes urgent attention must be directed to how... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Photo Finish Apr 11, 2009
DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM Ashlyn Kawasaki, left, and Cyndi Horikawa from Maryknoll High School slowly savored their freshly made tea during the tea ceremony. (Single Page View). (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Daiwa, Denso, Hisamitsu, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Usen, Yahoo: Japan Stocks Apr 8, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (9107 JT) fell 4 ... The Japanese unit of (XOM US) shut a crude distillation unit at its Kawasaki plant near Tokyo because of an interruption to electricity supply. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Kawasaki star a world away from Korea poisoning intrigue Apr 7, 2009
NORTH KOREAN star Jong Tae-se - the player embroiled in the food-poisoning controversy surrounding last week's World Cup grudge match against rivals South Korea - has arrived in Gosford with his Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale and is expected to start tomorrow night's Asian Champions League match against Central Coast Mariners. Tae-se, known as Chong Tese to the Kawasaki fans, was involved in the two major talking points to emerge from last Wednesday's hostile confrontation in Seoul, decided by... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Raw Kennedy can do job between the sticks, says van Egmond Apr 7, 2009
au/news/sport/football/kawasaki-star-a-world-away-from-korea-poisoning-intrigue/2009/04/06/1238869906061 ... Kawasaki star a world away from Korea poisoning intrigue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
More Business Stories Technology Headlines Japan child robot mimicks infant learning Apr 5, 2009
"We aim to make a robot that elderly people can count on when living alone," said Takashi Yoshimi, a senior research scientist at a Toshiba laboratory in Kawasaki city south of Tokyo. Last month also saw the debut of Japan's first robotic fashion model, cybernetic human HRP-4C, which can strut a catwalk, smile and pout thanks to 42 motion motors programmed to mimic flesh-and-blood models. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Asian Stocks Extend Global Rally as G-20 Widens Efforts to End Recession Apr 3, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen advanced 8 ... In January, Kawasaki Kisen more than halved its net income forecast for the year ended March 31 as slowing growth in China reduced demand for commodity shipping. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Fujitsu Optical Components Established Apr 3, 2009
Corporate name Fujitsu Optical Components Limited (FOC) Business Development, manufacturing, and sales of optical components products Registered address 4-1-1 Kamikodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 211-8588, Japan (inside the Kawasaki Research acturing Facilities of Fujitsu Limited) Representative Nobuhide Yamaguchi, president Shareholder Fujitsu Limited (100%) Employees (4/1/09) Approximately 550 Establishment April 1, 2009 Fiscal year April 1 to March 31. (1) MSA: Multi-Source... (JCN Network, Japan)
Mizuho Bank Deploys Fujitsu Digital Signage System Apr 2, 2009
2 Fujitsu General Limited: Head Office: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, JapanPresident: Mitsuhiro Oishi. About Fujitsu Ltd. (JCN Network, Japan)
Asian Stocks, U.S. Futures Fall as Geithner Fuels Bank Concerns; BHP Drops Mar 30, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. plunged 8. 6 percent to 310 yen. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Flowers represents USA, Coosa in Kawasaki, Japan Mar 28, 2009
Flowers represented the United States Global Challenge Bowl in Kawasaki, Japan, on March 21. Team Stars and Stripes fell to Team Japan 38-21, but, more importantly, Flowers and his United States teammates endured a week they won t soon forget. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
* Japanese win World Baseball Classic Mar 25, 2009
In the 10th, Seiichi Uchikawa opened with a single, advanced on a sacrifice bunt by Atsunori Inaba and took third on a single by Akinori Iwamura, who took second on defensive indifference after pinch-hitter Munenori Kawasaki flew out. That set the stage for Suzukis blast up the middle off Korean relief pitcher Lim Chang-yong. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ichiro lifts Japan to title repeat Mar 25, 2009
After pinch-hitter Munenori Kawasaki popped out, Iwamura took second on defensive interference. Suzuki managed to foul off a pitch after it had bounced then lined the eighth pitch of the at-bat from Lim Chang-yong (1-1) to center for his fourth hit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sayonara! US sent home by Japan in semis of WBC Mar 24, 2009
Munenori Kawasaki then singled home Iwamura. One out later, Hiroyuki Nakajima hit an RBI double on a 3-0 pitch, chasing Oswalt and giving Japan a 6-2 lead. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
* Sayonara for US as Japan reach final Mar 24, 2009
Munenori Kawasaki of Japan, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on an RBI by Ichiro Suzuki in the eighth inning of the semi-final of the World Baseball Classic against the US on Sunday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Japan defeated the US 9-4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Japan to face South Korea for WBC crown Mar 24, 2009
Japans Munenori Kawasaki celebrates with teammates after scoring in the eighth inning of Japans 9-4 victory over the United States in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday ... Japans Munenori Kawasaki celebrates with teammates after scoring in the eighth inning of Japans 9-4 victory over the United States in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday ... Munenori Kawasaki then singled home Iwamura. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
More People & Entertainment Stories Sports Headlines Japan Classic baseball champs over Korea Mar 24, 2009
In the 10th, Seiichi Uchikawa opened with a single, advanced on a sacrifice bunt by Atsunori Inaba and took third on a single by Akinori Iwamura, who took second on defensive indifference after pinch-hitter Munenori Kawasaki flew out. That set the stage for Suzuki's blast up the middle off Korean relief pitcher Lim Chang Yong. (Yahoo! Asia News)
VERDUCCI: System failure for U.S. Mar 23, 2009
Munenori Kawasaki singled for another run. did ground out, but Hiroyuki Nakajima doubled for another run. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wednesday roundup: Kashima defeats Shanghai Mar 19, 2009
POHANG HOLDS KAWASAKI TO 1-1 DRAW. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Korea's Pohang Steelers and Kawasaki Frontale drew 1-1 in their Asian Champions League Group H match Wednesday at the Steelyard Stadium ... Kim Jae-Sung gave Pohang an early lead in a bright first half though Kawasaki soon drew level via defender Shuhei Tarada. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Norinchukin Loses Farmers' Savings in Japan After Toxic Debt Investments Mar 19, 2009
Satoru Serita, head of management planning at Kawasaki, a farm cooperative with 48,000 members and 1 ... The Kawasaki-based cooperative hands about two-thirds of its funds to a Norinchukin unit and manages the rest on its own, investing in securities, including Japanese government bonds. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Fujitsu Conducts Collaborative Field Testing of LTE Mar 16, 2009
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, Mar 16, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced that, in collaboration with NTT DOCOMO, INC., they have conducted successful field testing for Long-term Evolution (LTE) (*1), a core technology standard for high-speed wireless communications, using 4x4 MIMO (*2). The testing took place in the Special Ubiquitous Zone, an area of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, designated by the Ministry of Internal... (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan to seal carbon deal with Ukraine soon: source Mar 16, 2009
REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon. By Risa Maeda and Takeshi Yoshiike. (Scientific American)
Finke gets first win in Japan Mar 14, 2009
Shota Matsuhashi and Daisuke Sudo scored second-half goals to lead Vissel Kobe to a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale. South Korean Chong Tese gave Kawasaki a 1-0 lead in the first half with a header in injury time. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Pinella gives Zambrano nod to start opening day Mar 13, 2009
Japan built a 2-0 lead in the third inning off of Zambrano when the No. 9 hitter Munenori Kawasaki tripled home Tampa Bay;s Akinori Iwamura. Kawasaki later scored on a passed ball by catcher Paul Bako. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Renteria homers in loss to Japan Mar 12, 2009
Infielder Munenori Kawasaki hit a double that scored two runs to tie the game at 4 in the sixth inning. Norichika Aoki went 3-for-4. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Ichiro helps Japan rally past Giants in exhibition Mar 12, 2009
With Japan trailing 4-2, Suzuki looped a single to right field to load the bases before Munenori Kawasaki doubled off Justin Miller to tie the game. Norichika Aoki and pinch-hitter followed with RBI singles to give Japan a 6-4 lead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Roundup for Wednesday games Mar 12, 2009
KAWASAKI DOWNS TIANJIN 1-0. KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) Brazilian forward Renatinho scored the lone goal Wednesday to lead Kawasaki Frontale to a 1-0 win over China's Tianjin Teda in their opening Asian Champions League Group H clash ... Renatinho put Kawasaki ahead 16 minutes into the match when he rose up to head in a cross from compatriot Vitor Junior. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Mariners boss all at sea assessing Steelers Mar 11, 2009
"We'll know more about all the teams after this week because we'll have seen how each team plays an prepares, and we'll see Kawasaki [whom the Mariners host in April] in Japan because we've got a couple of guys over there," McKinna said. "We've got a full run down on Tianjin from Sheffield United's sister club over there [Chengdu Blades], but Pohang is a bit of an unknown, so it will be very cagey initially and I'm sure they'll be the same way about us. "We know they got they've got two... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Complete Rosters For 16 WBC Teams Feb 25, 2009
JAPAN PITCHERS Darvish, Yu, NPB (Japan) Nippon Ham Fighters Fujikawa, Kyuji, NPB (Japan) Hanshin Tigers Iwakuma, Hisashi, NPB (Japan) Tohoku Rakuten Golden Iwata, Minoru, NPB (Japan) Hanshin Tigers Komatsu, Satoshi, NPB (Japan) Orix Buffaloes Mahara, Takahiro, NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Matsuzaka, Daisuke, MLB Boston Red Sox Sugiuchi, Toshiya, NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Tanaka, Masahiro, NPB (Japan) Tohoku Rakuten Golden Utsumi, Tetsuya, NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Wakui, Hideaki, NPB (Japan)... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Dice-K, Ichiro top Japan's final roster for WBC Feb 23, 2009
Infielders: Akinori Iwamura (Tampa Bay Rays); Hiroyuki Nakajima (Seibu Lions); Yasuyuki Kataoka (Seibu Lions); Munenori Kawasaki (Softbank Hawks); Michihiro Ogasawara (Yomiuri Giants); Shuichi Murata (Yokohama BayStars). Outfielders: Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle Mariners); Kosuke Fukudome (Chicago Cubs); Atsunori Inaba (Nippon Ham Fighters); Yoshiyuki Kamei (Yomiuri Giants); Norichika Aoki (Yakult Swallows); Seiichi Uchikawa (Yokohama BayStars). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Fujitsu Laboratories Develops CMOS Transmitter IC for 40Gbps Optical Transmission Systems Feb 13, 2009
Kawasaki, Japan and Sunnyvale, U.S., Feb 13, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc., and Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the world's first 65 nanometer (65nm) standard CMOS technology(1)-based transmitter IC (serializer) for 40 gigabits-per-second (40Gbps) trunk-line optical transmission systems. New circuit technologies were developed, for the realization of high-speed signal generation circuits capable of handling 40Gbps... (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan should set mid-term emissions targets - envoy Feb 13, 2009
Smoke is seen coming out from a factory at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, in this October 22, 2008 file photo. Japan should show leadership by setting mid-term targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the European Commission's top climate change negotiator said on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Japanese Stocks Advance on U.S. Home Aid, Retail Sales; Pioneer Plunges Feb 13, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., the No. 3, declined 4. 7 percent to 345 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
NEC and NEC Electronics Develop 32Mb MRAM for Embedding in SoCs Feb 12, 2009
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, Feb 12, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation and NEC Electronics Corporation today announced the successful operational demonstration of a 32Mb MRAM (Magnetic Random Access Memory) that can be embedded in SoCs. Although the development of large capacity, high speed MRAM macros presents many challenges due to their larger cell size, today's announcement results from NEC and NEC Electronics' attention to the potential of high speed MRAMs, and the companies'... (JCN Network, Japan)
Fujitsu Laboratories Develops CMOS-Based RF Transceiver Chip for 77GHz Automotive Radar Feb 12, 2009
Kawasaki, Feb 12, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of the world's first radio frequency (RF) transceiver chip(1) produced with 90 nm CMOS process technology(2) that operates at the 77 gigahertz (77GHz) frequency, designed for use in automotive radars. The new transceiver chip includes several novel miniaturization technologies from Fujitsu Laboratories, including circuit design that employs inductor elements(3), and a newly developed... (JCN Network, Japan)
Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Multi-Channel High-Speed Transceiver Circuit for High-Speed Blade Server Performance Feb 12, 2009
Kawasaki, Japan and Sunnyvale, U.S., Feb 12, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. today announced the development of a power-efficient and compact multiple-channel high-speed transceiver circuit, that enables high-speed transmission at 10 gigabits-per-second (10Gbps) when used in backplanes(1) which are circuit boards that act as transmission conduits of blade servers, which are high-performance servers that combine several servers.... (JCN Network, Japan)
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Announces 2008 Business Results Feb 10, 2009
- Installation of GHG decomposition unitIn June, SDK decided to install a greenhouse gas (GHG) decomposition unit at its Kawasaki site for start-up in March 2009 ... - Expansion of chloroprene rubber production capacityIn September, SDK expanded its chloroprene rubber production capacity at its Kawasaki site from 20,000 tons a year to 23,000 tons a year ... Fully utilizing the new plant in China and existing production sites in Japan (Kawasaki) and Taiwan, SDK will strengthen its supply of... (JCN Network, Japan)
This wild girl's a homebody now Feb 8, 2009
"O.K., kind of true, I guess." She had to drill down nearly to the bottom to find misinformation: she did not have Kawasaki disease as an infant, doesn't have Damien Hirst paintings in her bedroom and has "never been a size 12.". 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
A girlish rebel tones it down, sort of Feb 8, 2009
"OK, kind of true, I guess." She had to drill down nearly to the bottom to find misinformation: she did not have Kawasaki disease as an infant, doesn't have Damien Hirst paintings in her bedroom and has "never been a size 12.". 1. (International Herald Tribune)
* Asian stocks rise for second week on policy elation Feb 8, 2009
BHP Billiton Ltd and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd led gains among mining and shipping companies after China cut some tariffs on raw material and component imports. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc led banks lower as rival Mizuho, Japans second-largest lender, cut its earnings target. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Nippon Oil, Tokyo Gas Launch Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant Apr 1, 2008
and Tokyo Gas Co. said Tuesday that they have launched the operation of a jointly built thermal power plant in eastern Japan that uses natural gas as energy (JCN Network, Japan)
HS football: Athletes forge lifetime bonds on trip to Japan Mar 30, 2008
Forget the fact Team USA lost to Team Japan, 24-14, in the inaugural 19-U GE Global Challenge Bowl on March 22 in Kawasaki, Japan ... Upon arriving in Kawasaki, players in groups of two or three were assigned a host family ... Petraitis stayed in another suburb about an hour from Kawasaki. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Perry Buys NEC Stake to Force Changes at Semiconductor Unit, Person Says Mar 27, 2008
The chipmaker, based in the Tokyo suburb of Kawasaki, in January forecast its will narrow to 15 billion yen in the 12 months ending March 31, from 41. 5 billion yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tokyo Electric Hastens Fossil-Fuel Plants as Hedge Against Reactor Delays Mar 26, 2008
The first line of the Kawasaki No. 2 liquefied natural gas-fired plant will also be ready that year, four years earlier than planned, they said ... The gas-fired Kawasaki No. 2 unit will be in Kanagawa prefecture. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Plans to Cut Garbage by 60 Pct Mar 25, 2008
"We are still lacking efforts. We have not been able to break away from the mass consumption society," Kawasaki said. Shoppers in Japan normally receive multiple plastic and paper bags, while gifts are typically wrapped in elaborate packaging. (Time.com)
Tokyo Stocks Upbeat on U.S. Gains, Strong Dollar Mar 25, 2008
Shipping firms Nippon Yusen, Kawasaki Kisen and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines posted robust gains, with their high dividend yields luring investors. Among export-oriented shares, Sony, Canon and Honda enjoyed handsome gains. (JCN Network, Japan)
So far, so good as interesting scenes abound Mar 24, 2008
"It's not unusual for the local media to applaud players and managers when they are introduced at press conferences. Must make them feel like Patriots players and coaches being interviewed on WEEI.At the train stop near the Sox' hotel, unlocked bicycles stand in racks all day long. It's the same with umbrellas. Locals leave them outside train stations and they are still there when the folks come back outside. Like we were saying, the anti-New York.Curt Schilling is due for his first weigh-in on... (Boston Globe)
* Man Utd star Park prepares to meet `N Korea's Rooney' Mar 22, 2008
Jong scored 12 goals in 24 games last year for J-League team Kawasaki Frontale, his first full season in Japan's top domestic league, and is being targeted by big clubs both in Japan and South Korea. The South Korean national team, restricted to three goals in seven Asian Cup matches last summer, would also love to select Jong; after all he is a South Korean citizen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Stojkovic enjoys first win as coach in J-League Mar 16, 2008
In other games, Brazilian striker Leandro scored a hat-trick to lead Vissel Kobe to a 4-1 thrashing of Kawasaki Frontale, while Jubilo Iwata beat 2005 champions Gamba Osaka 3-0. Yokohama Marinos came back from a goal down in the last four minutes to beat Consadole Sapporo 2-1 thanks to Hideo Oshimas two goals in the 86th and 87th minutes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Toyota May Take To The Skies Mar 5, 2008
Mitsubishi Heavy, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries are designing and building 35% of Boeing s next-generation, super-efficient 787 Dreamliner. Mitsubishi is producing a carbon-fiber wing for the Dreamliner, and will transfer that technology and lessons learned to its Mitsubishi Regional Jet, or MRJ, which it has been developing since 2003. (Forbes -- Markets)
Bank of Japan Keeps Key Rate at 0.5% on Concern Economic Growth May Slow Feb 16, 2008
It's highly likely that Japan's economy will keep decelerating because the strength of business investment may not be sustained and exports are already reflecting downside risks,'' said Kenichi Kawasaki, chief economist at Lehman Brothers in Tokyo. The Bank of Japan won't take any policy actions through 2008. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tokyo Stocks End Nearly Flat after Late Buybacks Feb 15, 2008
" He said that individual investors moved to cover their short sales positions that accumulated during the market's recent downturn. "Short covering alone can generate a considerable boost to stock prices (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan's main stock index edges higher on Wall Street's overnight gains Feb 13, 2008
9 percent to 1,403 yen and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha adding 4. 4 percent to 1,038 yen. (International Herald Tribune)
