Tyson Gay runs a slow 10.13 in 100 at Japan meet Sep 23, 2009
(09-23) 02:35 PDT KAWASAKI, Japan (AP). Tyson Gay ran a slow 10. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kawasaki edges Nagoya in ACL quarterfinals Sep 23, 2009
(AP) TOKYO - Kengo Nakamura and Juninho scored two goals in four minutes Wednesday as Kawasaki Frontale rallied for a 2-1 win over Nagoya Grampus in the first leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinals ... Kawasaki equalized on the hour when Japan international Kengo Nakamura threaded a free kick through Nagoya's defensive wall. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Tyson Gay runs 10.13 seconds at Japan meet, 3 days after equaling 2nd fastest time ever Sep 23, 2009
Tyson Gay of the U.S. reacts after crossing the finish line to win the Men's 100-meter dash at the Super Track and Field in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 ... KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) Tyson Gay ran a slow 10. (FOX61, CT)
Scolari to debut in AFC Champions League Sep 22, 2009
Asian powerhouse Japan is guaranteed at least one team in the semi-finals, with Kawasaki Frontale taking on fellow J-League side Nagoya Grampus in their quarter-final first leg clash. Kawasaki Frontale lost at the quarter-final stage in a penalty shootout in 2007 and coach Takashi Sekizuka is keen to avoid a similar disappointment ... Nagoya's Serbian coach Dragan Stojkovic is confident about his team's chances, despite having a dismal record against Kawasaki Frontale. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience Lands in 127 IMAX(R) Theatres On September 18th Sep 19, 2009
Cinema IMAX Theatre Sterling Heights - AMC Forum 30 & IMAX Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Roseville - AMC Rosedale 14 & IMAX Missouri Independence - AMC Independence Commons 20 & IMAX Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX Nevada Henderson - Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX North Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett New Jersey Atlantic City - Tropicana IMAX Theatre... (Primezone Releases)
Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications to Merge with NEC's Mobile Terminal Unit Sep 14, 2009
Company Name: NEC CASIO Mobile Communications, Ltd. Head Office: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan (NEC Tamagawa plant) Capital: 1 billion JPY (at start of the joint venture) Share: NEC: 66%, Casio: 17. 34%, Hitachi: 16. (PR Newswire)
J-League leaders clash washed out Sep 13, 2009
When the game was called off, second-placed Kawasaki Frontale-which entered the game seven points off the lead-was 3-1 ahead against leaders Kashima Antlers ... If only the final 15 minutes are played and Kawasaki hangs on to win, the gap at the top will be cut to four points with nine games remaining. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Solar power in Japan: Land of the rising subsidy Sep 3, 2009
At the Motosumiyoshi commuter-train station in Kawasaki, a suburb of Tokyo, sleek solar panels serve as an awning over the platform. On a recent sweltering day, they were producing 33 kilowatts of electricity, equivalent to the consumption of 40 homes. (The Economist)
"K"Line Strikes Long-Term Iron Ore Transport Agreement with Anshan Iron Steel Group Sep 3, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 2, 2009 (JCN) - Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. recently concluded a long-term iron ore transport agreement with the Anshan Iron and Steel Group (based in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, China) to transport Australian iron ore using capesize bulk carriers. Approximately 10-year agreement to transport iron ore from Australia to China using 170,000-ton bulk carriers, starting in October 2009, with an annual transport volume of approximately 1. (JCN Network, Japan)
What is an American car? Sep 1, 2009
North Country Ford also sells Honda and Kawasaki. They service Yamaha and Suziki, so that BUY AMERICAN kinda gets blown out of the water. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Fujitsu Optical Components and Furukawa Electric to Jointly Develop Integrated Receivers for 40Gbps and 100Gbps Optical Networks Aug 19, 2009
Headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, Fujitsu Optical Components is a leading supplier of the most advanced, high-reliable and customer-focused optical components for datacom and telecommunications applications in the global market. Its broad products line-up includes DWDM pluggable transceivers, full-band tunable 300pin transponders, G-PON transceivers and 40G/100G LN modulators. (JCN Network, Japan)
Nikkei 225, Topix Indexes Fall to Lowest This Month on Valuation Concerns Aug 19, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen, Japans No. 3 shipping line, lost 2. 3 percent to 376 yen, and bigger rival declined 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian stocks rise as optimism grows Aug 13, 2009
Battery maker GS Yuasa and industrial name Kawasaki Heavy were among the most heavily traded stocks in the morning session. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Stocks Rise on U.S. Rate Outlook; Kawasaki Heavy Leads Gain by Trainmakers Aug 13, 2009
Japan Stocks Rise on U.S. Rate Outlook; Kawasaki Heavy Advances - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks Rise on U.S. Rate Outlook; Kawasaki Heavy Advances ... Kawasaki Heavy climbed 6. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Fujitsu Introduces Compact Integrated DPSK Receiver for 40Gbps Optical Networks Aug 12, 2009
Kawasaki, Aug 11, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Optical Components Limited today announced the development of the world's most energy-efficient (maximum 0. 7W), compact Integrated DPSK Receiver with a delay line interferometer and a balanced receiver. (JCN Network, Japan)
Pioneer Announces Business Results for 1Q Fiscal 2010 Aug 8, 2009
Furthermore, aiming to optimize the efficiency of Headquarters and back office functions, we are planning to conduct organizational changes on October 1, 2009 and we expect to integrate Pioneer's network of five operating bases in Japan into two locations at Kawasaki and Kawagoe by March 31, 2010. With regard to readjustments of personnel levels accompanying these measures, in Japan, we are implementing special early retirement programs with a retirement date of September 30, 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
Kawasaki JV to Produce General Purpose Gasoline Engines in China Aug 6, 2009
Tokyo, Aug 6, 2009 (JCN) - Kawasaki Heavy Industries has agreed to establish a Chinese joint venture company, Changzhou Kawasaki and Kwang Yang Engine Co., Ltd., for the production and sales of general purpose gasoline engines ... Kawasaki has been consigning the production of its general purpose gasoline engines to KYMCO's Chinese subsidiary, Changzhou Kwang Hsing Precise Machine Co., Ltd., since November 2008 ... The two-stroke engines and four-stroke single cylinder engines the factory... (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan executes death row inmates Jul 28, 2009
Chen was executed in Tokyo for killing three of his compatriots and injuring three more in Kawasaki, southwest of Tokyo, in 1999. The death penalty receives widespread support in Japan, but the executions are regularly criticised by the European Union and anti-death penalty campaign groups. (BBC News)
Kashim held to draw; 10 pts. clear in J-League Jul 27, 2009
Kawasaki Frontale fell a further point off the pace after the Asian Champions League quarterfinalists went down 3-1 at Kyoto Sanga. Takuro Yajima's header after six minutes gave Kawasaki the lead but a pair of goals from Diego secured all three points for Kyoto. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
POSCO Orders Kawasaki Steam Turbine Generator Jul 20, 2009
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Kashima falls, but keep 9-point lead in J-League Jul 20, 2009
Kawasaki Frontale had the chance to move up to second, but were held 2-2 at home by Vissel Kobe. Kawasaki twice led, via goals from Kengo Nakamura and Kosuke Kikuchi, but were pegged back by equalizers by Yoshito Okubo and Tsuneyasu Miyamoto. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Stocks Climb on Materials Prices, Accelerated China Growth; Banks Decline Jul 16, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., Japans third-biggest shipping line, added 3. 5 percent. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Kashima tops Omiya, remains atop J-League Jul 12, 2009
Albirex Niigata dropped to third place on 32 points after being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Kawasaki Frontale. Marquinhos opened the scoring with a header in the 16th minute, and Osako ensured the win with a right-footed drive from 14 meters in the final minute. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bypass Surgery Has Long-term Benefits For Children With Kawasaki Disease, Study Suggests Jul 5, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 4, 2009) Coronary artery bypass surgery provides long-term benefits for children whose hearts and blood vessels are damaged by Kawasaki disease, Japanese researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association ... Researchers followed 114 people for up to 25 years who had bypass surgery as children or adolescents (ages 1 to 19) to treat Kawasaki disease ... Survival for more than 20 years of children and adolescents after a bypass operation for severe... (Science Daily)
Kashima holds Kawasaki to 1-1 draw in J-League Jul 5, 2009
(AP) KAWASAKI, Japan - Shinzo Koroki scored a second half equalizer Sunday to give 10-man Kashima Antlers a 1-1 draw with Kawasaki Frontale and an eight-point lead in the J-League ... Koroki equalized in the 64th minute when he took a perfect pass from Marquinhos and slid the ball past Kawasaki goalkeeper Eiji Kawasahima from a narrow angle ... Niigata leads Kawasaki and Urawa Reds, which beat Montedio Yamagata 4-0, on goal difference. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Aeon Fantasy, Dai Nippon, Elpida, Idemitsu, Yokohama Rubber: Japan Movers Jun 30, 2009
Orders in the quarter ending today probably jumped 1 1/2 times from the previous three-month period, as manufacturers emerged from a period of excessive inventory cuts, Yamaguchi said in an interview yesterday at the companys headquarters in Kawasaki, near Tokyo. (6255 JT) rallied 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Stocks Drop on Daiwa, Mizuho Plans to Sell Shares; Papermakers Gain Jun 29, 2009
1 percent to 618 yen, and smaller rival Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. fell 3. 4 percent to 398 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Pioneer and Sharp Sign Contract for Optical Disk Joint Venture Jun 26, 2009
Company name: Pioneer Digital Design and Manufacturing Corporation Headquarters: 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan (Within Kawasaki Plant of Pioneer Corporation) Capital: 6 billion yen (including additional paid-in capital) Shareholders: Pioneer Corporation (66%), Sharp Corporation (34%) President: Toshihiko Kurihara (Currently General Manager of Components Business Division of Home Entertainment Business Group of Pioneer Corporation) Directors: 5 (3 from Pioneer, 2 from... (JCN Network, Japan)
Bridgestone, Lawson, Inpex, Nippon Oil, Pioneer, Suzuki: Japan Stocks Jun 26, 2009
Pioneer Digital Design and Manufacturing will be based in Kawasaki City, near Tokyo, and owned 66 percent by Pioneer. The venture, which has an initial-year sales target of about 38 billion yen, will begin operations Oct. 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Visitors reflect on trip Jun 24, 2009
Yuko Kawasaki, Akemi Morita, Setsuko Kawabe and Yoshioka spent the past week in the Gate City, and they concluded their visit yesterday with tours of the museum, Fort Hall Replica and the Pocatello Zoo ... "In Japan, if I was just holding the rifle I would be arrested," Kawasaki said ... In reflection of her visit, Kawasaki said she felt the sister cities were very similar, but each of the women noted that the Gate City offered much more open space, but far fewer shops. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Posts Strong International Opening Results in IMAX(R) Theatres Jun 23, 2009
The new 109 Cinemas IMAX Theatre in the city of Kawasaki ranked as the highest grossing screen in the country for the film's launch, generating over $81,000 for the weekend. The film is scheduled to open in a record 169 IMAX theatres domestically, in conjunction with the film's nationwide release in conventional theatres on June 24, and will ultimately play on 230 IMAX screens worldwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kashima widens lead in J-League's first division Jun 21, 2009
Renatinho scored in each half to give Kawasaki Frontale a 2-0 win at home to last-place Oita Trinita, which extended its losing streak to 11 league matches. Japan striker Shinji Okazaki and Norwegian forward Frode Johnsen scored as Shimizu S-Pulse thrashed Montedio Yamagata 4-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Aeon Mall, Chiyoda, Elpida, Kansai Paint, Kawasaki Kisen: Japan Stocks Jun 19, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (9107 JT) rose 3. 4 percent to 427 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Ardepro, Daiwa House, DA Office, Nosan, Sumitomo Forestry: Japan Stocks Jun 17, 2009
Japan Stocks: Kawasaki Heavy, Meidensha, Kirin, Nipro, Ube - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks: Kawasaki Heavy, Meidensha, Kirin, Nipro, Ube. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan's Nikkei Snaps 6-Day Win Streak on U.S. Services, Jobs; Banks Climb Jun 4, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., Japans third-largest shipper, fell 3 ... Kawasaki Kisen fell 3. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Coach tells Japan squad to sober up after Kirin Cup win Jun 2, 2009
Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Kengo Nakamura set up the opener for Yuto Nagatomo and scored himself on 23 minutes. The team got very fine rhythm in the first 20 minutes or so. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Dowa, ITX, Joint, Konica Minolta, Nisshin Steel, Orix, Sumco: Japan Stocks Jun 1, 2009
Japan Stocks: Joint, Kawasaki Kisen, Konica, Nisshin Steel, TDK - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks: Joint, Kawasaki Kisen, Konica, Nisshin Steel, TDK. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japanese lining up for free diamonds Jun 1, 2009
And you never get tired of a diamond,'' said Noriko Suzumaru, a 39-year-old housewife, who jumped on a train from the nearby city of Kawasaki to stand in line after seeing the deal on TV news. Suzumaru was among a crowd of bargain-hunters lined up in the glitzy Ginza for the 0. (India Times, India)
Japanese Stocks Advance, Extend Monthly Gain, on Crude Oil, Shipping Fees May 30, 2009
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., the nations third-biggest shipping line, added 6 ... Kawasaki Kisen added 6. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Creation of 'transgenic' monkey heralds health revolution... May 28, 2009
The breakthrough was achieved by a team of scientists in Japan led by Erika Sasaki of the Central Institute of Experimental Animals in Kawasaki and Professor Hideyuki Okano of Keio University School of Medicine ... Please contact the relevant authorities, I suggest the Kawasaki police would be your first point of contact; or the Japanese embassy nearest to you to make sure you do it properly. (The Drudge Report)
* Japan, Saudis rule as China flops May 22, 2009
Gamba will confront fellow J-League side Kawasaki Frontale in a potentially explosive last-16 clash. Their coach, Akira Nishino, said he had hoped the Japanese sides would avoid each other until the quarter-finals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Football: Asian Champions League-Review May 22, 2009
Impressively, Kashima Antlers, Nagoya, defending champion Gamba Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale all booked their places in the last 16 with a game to spare, scoring 53 goals between them ... Only a last match Kawasaki defeat prevented all four Japanese clubs topping their groups ... Kawasaki will face Gamba in the second round on June 24. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
In Japan, Swine Flu Spreading Quickly May 22, 2009
Her classmate, who is from Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, was confirmed with the swine flu the same night. (). (Time.com)
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)
SDK to Cut CO2 Emissions from Graphite Electrode Production May 21, 2009
As part of this effort, SDK has improved energy efficiency at its Oita Complex and installed a greenhouse gas (GHG) decomposition unit at its Kawasaki site. The Group will continue developing environment-friendly products and technologies to contribute toward the creation of sustainable society. (JCN Network, Japan)
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)
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)
Swine Flu Extends Reach to Tokyo Area, Infects More Than 10,000 Globally May 21, 2009
The latest cases in Japan are two 16-year-old girls from the same in Kawasaki, a city adjacent to Tokyo, who returned from a weeklong trip on May 19 from New York, the Tokyo city government said in a statement today. The two, who attended a United Nations event in New York involving participants from different countries, are in hospital with flu symptoms including high temperature, it said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
