JCN Newswires back issues from November 2008:
Fujitsu MHZ2 CJ Series of 2.5-inch HDDs Earns JIS Security Accreditation; First HDD Line to Meet Data Security Standards for Government Agencies.
Nov 04, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that the MHZ2 CJ Series of 2.5uh hard disk drives (HDDs) with automatic hardware-based encryption, introduced by Fujitsu in April 2008, has become the first HDD line to obtain JIS X ...
Fujitsu Laboratories Develops C- to X- Ultra-Wideband Gallium-Nitride HEMT Power Amplifier Featuring High Output and Efficiency; Achieves World's Highest Performance in 5 GHz Bandwidth for a Hybrid Amplifier.
Nov 04, 2008 ... Kawasaki, Nov 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of a high-performance power amplifier based on gallium nitride (GaN)[1] high electron mobility transistors (HEMT)[2], which as a hybrid amplifier - an amplifier in which the transistor and ...
Honda to Build New Automobile Transmission Plant at Hamamatsu Factory.
Nov 04, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to build a new automobile transmission plant within its Hamamatsu Factory in order to strengthen production of automobile automatic transmissions (AT) and continuously variable transmissions (CVT), to meet ...
Fujitsu to Acquire Siemens's Stake in Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
Nov 05, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG announced today that Fujitsu will acquire Siemens's 50% share in their joint venture Fujitsu Siemens Computers (Holding) B.V., effective April 1, 2009 subject to the approval of relevant government agencies. ...
NTT DOCOMO Unveils 22 Handsets in Four All-new Series.
Nov 05, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 5, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the coming release of 22 handsets in four new series ? docomo STYLE series(TM), docomo PRIME series(TM), docomo SMART series(TM) and docomo PRO series(TM) ? which are closely attuned to the latest preferences and ...
Toyota to Participate in 15th World Congress on ITS.
Nov 05, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 5, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it will host a corporate display booth and participate in an outdoor demonstration of ITS technologies at the 15th World Congress on ITS* (Intelligent Transport Systems) in New York, to be held from ...
Toyota Names Environmental Activities Grant Recipients.
Nov 05, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 5, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) named today 25 organizations that are to receive grants under the Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program for 2008[1].? The total sum for the 2008 program is expected to reach approximately 200 million yen. ...
Toyota Announces Investment Amount for 2nd Indian Plant.
Nov 05, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 5, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it has decided on a capital investment of approximately 68 billion yen for the second plant of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM), its automobile production base in India. The ...
Toyota Announces Second Quarter Financial Results.(Financial report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 6, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2008. (All consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of ...
Honda Announces the All-New Life.
Nov 06, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 6, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that sales in Japan of the all-new Life will begin on November 7, 2008. Continuing a tradition of superior comfort and utility, the new Life offers enhanced drivability and is the first minicar in Japan to include an ...
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 6, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) today announced its business results for the third quarter (July 1 through September 30) of 2008, in which the Company recorded an 8.8% increase in net sales over the same period of 2007, to JPY 281,663 million. However, ...
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) New Plant for High-Performance Insulating Ink Completed.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 7, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Nippon Polytech Corporation (NPC), a consolidated subsidiary of Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) located in Hachioji City, Tokyo, completed its new plant for high-performance electrical insulating ink for use in the manufacture of electronic parts based on the ...
DENSO to Consolidate Manufacturing Operations of Starters and Alternators in Europe.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Kariya, Nov 7, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation today announced that it will consolidate its manufacturing operations of starters and alternators in Europe to DENSO Manufacturing Italia S.p.A. (DMIT) located in San Salvo, Italy. Currently, these products are manufactured at DMIT ...
Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009 Nominations Showcase New Disciplines in Water Research and Applications.
Nov 09, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 8, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - From water microbiology to disinfection, from innovative technologies to revolutionary water policies, the nominations for Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009 showcased not only a wide spectrum of water solutions but also new disciplines in water ...
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Reports Financial Results for the First Half Ended September 30, 2008.(Financial report)
Nov 10, 2008 ... Osaka, Nov 10, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4967), a pioneer in new markets through its consumer products operation, and leading importer and distributor of medical equipment, today announced consolidated financial results for the first half ended ...
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA Signs JCB Card Issuing License: further enhancing JCB brand in China with a global-scale commercial bank.
Nov 11, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 11, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB, Japan's only international payment brand, and its international subsidiary, JCB International, signed an issuing license agreement today with INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (ICBC). Aiming for launch in 2009, JCB and ICBC will begin to ...
IR Magazine 2008 South East Asia Awards Nominations Shortlisted.
Nov 11, 2008 ... London, Nov 11, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - The shortlist for the IR Magazine South East Asia Awards 2008 has been announced, highlighting the top practitioners in investor relations in the region. The awards will honor high-flying companies from all market caps across Indonesia, Malaysia, ...
Shell Once Again Supports THE Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility.
Nov 11, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 11, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Shell has once again demonstrated its support of corporate social responsibility as a Strategic Corporate Partner (Platinum Sponsor) of the seventh annual Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) to be held along with the Asian CSR ...
15 Asian CSR Awards 2008 Finalists Announced.
Nov 11, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 11, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of Economic and Social Commission for Asia will present the awards to five winners and 10 excellence awardees at the 7th Asian Forum on Corporate Social ...
Suprema Fingerprint Algorithm Performs Top in Latest US Govt NIST MINEX Testing.
Nov 11, 2008 ... Seoul, Nov 11, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of fingerprint recognition technology and systems, announced today that the company's fingerprint matching and extracting algorithms ranked top in the Minutiae Interoperability Exchange (MINEX) test by the NIST ...
Largest Group Ever of World Investors Warns a New Global Climate Deal Must be 'Strong and Binding' to Unlock a Low Carbon Future.
Nov 11, 2008 ... Boston, London & Melbourne, Nov 11, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 130 leading investors, representing assets worth $6.4 trillion, today warned world leaders that any global agreement on climate change must be strong and binding to guarantee necessary financing for global emissions ...
Fujitsu to Release New Energy-Efficient 500 GB 2.5" HDD Models; World's First 500 GB 2.5-inch HDDs with AES 256-bit Encryption.
Nov 11, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 11, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has developed two new 500 GB[1] 2.5" hard disk drive (HDD) models that feature a rotational speed of 5,400 RPM and deliver industry-leading levels of energy efficiency. The MJA2 BH series will be available from ...
CyberAgent Reports Full Year Results; Net Sales Rise 14.6%.(Financial report)
Nov 12, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 11, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - CyberAgent, Inc. (TSE: 4751), a Tokyo-based leader in Internet media markets, has reported consolidated results for the full year ended September 30, 2008, with net sales rising 14.6% on the previous year to 87,097 million yen driven by solid growth ...
MCN Launches Multi-Category Mobile Search Services in Turkey with Avea Powered by allwords(sm) PPC Content Promotion Programs.
Nov 12, 2008 ... Istanbul, Turkey and Tokyo, Nov 12, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mobile Content Networks (MCN), the leading provider of mobile search management, merchandising, and PPC revenue solutions, today announced the launch of multi-category search services in partnership with Avea, Turkey's most ...
NTT DOCOMO and Tata Agree on Strategic Alliance in India.
Nov 12, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 12, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO), Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) and Tata Sons Limited, the prime promoter for Tata companies including TTSL, today announced their agreement on a strategic alliance in India, under which DOCOMO will acquire 26 percent of ...
Samsung Electronics Integrates Scalado SpeedTags Technology; Next Generation of Samsung's Multi-megapixel Camera Modules will Incorporate Scalado SpeedTags(TM) Technology for Accelerated Image Capture and Management.
Nov 13, 2008 ... Lund, Nov 3, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Samsung Electronics has signed a contract with Scalado to licence and integrate Scalado SpeedTags(TM) technology into future mobile multi-megapixel SOC designs featuring 3 megapixels (MP) and above. Scalado's technology will be included in Samsung's ...
Banking and Real Estate Sectors Top Winners at IR Magazine South East Asia Awards 2008.
Nov 14, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 14, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Top IR performers in the region were announced at the IR Magazine South East Asia Awards 2008. Banking and real estate sectors won 10 of the 16 accolades - a surprising feat considering the challenging international market conditions. ...
TDK Launches U.DMA 6-Compatible Industrial CompactFlash Cards and High-Reliability Solid State Drives of RA8 Series.
Nov 17, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 17, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - TDK Corporation announced today that it will begin sales in December 2008 of the CFG8A series of U.DMA 6-compatible CompactFlash (CF) cards and the SDG8A series of Parallel ATA (PATA) compatible solid state drives (SSD) for industrial applications ...
Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Video-Processing Technology Enabling World's First Wraparound View of Vehicles in Real Time.
Nov 18, 2008 ... Kawasaki, Nov 17, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of a new video-processing technology that enables a complete wraparound view of a vehicle's perimeter in real time, to enhance the driver's field of view. The new driver assistance ...
Disney and JCB Launch Disney-JCB Card, Japan's First Disney-branded Credit Card; Applications Accepted Starting Tuesday, November 18 - Offers Full Lineup of Attractive Services to Help Make Dreams Come True, Including the Disney Kids Point Card and Disney Points, First Loyalty Points Ever Redeemable at Tokyo Disney Resort(R) Parks.
Nov 18, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 18, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. (the Walt Disney Japan), a global leader in the entertainment business, and JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), a pioneer of Japan's credit card business and brand holder of Japan's only international credit card brand, have ...
Johnson Controls Commits to 'Green' Auto Industry Practices.(Company overview)
Nov 18, 2008 ... Shanghai, Nov 18, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - The economic crisis is sweeping the globe, with volatile energy and commodity cost and food prices, serious threat of global warming and climate change, and peaking greenhouse gas emissions. Under such severe conditions, the automotive industry as ...
Ford to Change Ownership Stake in Mazda; The Two Companies will Continue their Strategic Relationship.
Nov 18, 2008 ... Hiroshima, Nov 18, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) has announced today that Mazda and several of its strategic business partners will acquire a part of Ford Motor Company's (Ford) shares in Mazda through market trading. As a result, the ratio of Ford's ...
SITEX, Singapore's Longest Running IT Event, Gets Even Bigger.
Nov 19, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 18, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Established in 1988, the 20th edition of SITEX promises to deliver yet another electrifying platform for IT bargain hunters to kick start their year end festive shopping. SITEX returns to the Singapore Expo from 27 - 30 November 2008. ...
Easou Raised US$12 Million in the 3rd Round of Financing.(Company overview)
Nov 20, 2008 ... Shenzhen, Nov 19, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - YETI Group Ltd. (Easou), a leading mobile search company announced its successful completion of the 3rd round of financing for further R&D, marketing, and geographic expansion. iD TechVentures and AXA Private Equity are the lead investors of this ...
Hollywood Arrives as World's First 3D Festival Bedazzles Singapore!
Nov 20, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 20, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - The world's first ever festival embracing 3D technology in film and entertainment opened today with a fanfare of stars and leading names from the centre of film making universe, Hollywood. The five day (19 - 23 November) festival brings together ...
Unilever Supports the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility for the Fourth Year in Row.
Nov 20, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 19, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Unilever has once again demonstrated its support of corporate social responsibility as a Strategic Corporate Partner (Platinum Sponsor) of the seventh annual Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) to be held along with the Asian ...
Honda Develops Ecological Drive Assist System for Enhanced Real World Fuel Economy.
Nov 20, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 20, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the development of the Ecological Drive Assist System, which combines three functions to enhance fuel economy: the ECON Mode utilizes harmonized control of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) and engine to ...
Asian Forum on CSR Opens in Singapore with more than 480 Delegates from 30 Countries and 62 Expert Speakers from 20 Countries.
Nov 21, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 21, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) opens in Singapore today with a call on companies to go beyond profits, compliance and form. The Conference urges companies to address the public good, beyond that of corporate interests, ...
The Asian Forum on CSR (AFCSR) Opens in Singapore - Businesses Urged to Raise CSR Standards and Principles.
Nov 22, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 20, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) opens in Singapore today with a call on companies to go beyond profits, compliance and form. The Conference urges companies to address the public good, beyond that of corporate interests, ...
Intel at the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility; Microchip Company Presents the 2nd IACRA Award.
Nov 22, 2008 ... Manila, Nov 21, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Intel highlights its commitment to corporate responsibility at the Asian Forum on Corporate Responsibility 2008 (November 20-21, 2008, Grand Copthorne Hotel, Singapore). "Corporate responsibility at Intel reflects our deep respect for ...
Shakarganj Mills Ltd. is 2008 Intel - AIM Corporate Responsibility Awardee; Pakistan's Sugar Brand Focuses Health, Education and Community Service for CSR.
Nov 22, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 21, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Shakarganj Mills Ltd., a leading manufacturer of sugar and sugar by products in Pakistan, is this year's Intel-AIM Corporate Responsibility Awardee at the Asian Forum on CSR. The Intel-AIM Corporate Responsibility Award (IACRA) is ...
'CSR: Doing the Right Things the Right Way' - AIM Launches Book on CSR at Intel.
Nov 22, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 22, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Intel's wide array of corporate responsibility programs is the subject of a new case book by the Ramon V del Rosario Center for Corporate Social Responsibility Asian Institute of Management. Entitled "Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia: ...
Winners of the Asian CSR Awards 2008 Announced - Asia's Foremost CSR Awards Programme.
Nov 22, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 22, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Five companies from India, Philippines and Sri Lanka were recognized this evening for their outstanding initiatives in corporate social responsibility. Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary General of the United Nations and Executive ...
Edelman Asia 'goodpurpose' Study: Economic Crisis and Product Safely Issues Drive Consumers to Focus on Brands' Social Purpose.(Report)
Nov 25, 2008 ... Hong Kong, Nov 24, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - A study of consumers in China, India, and Japan shows that despite the economic downturn, a strong majority think it is important to purchase products and brands they perceive to be socially responsible (China 90%, India 90% and Japan 64%). ...
Honda Begins Leasing FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle in Japan.
Nov 25, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 25, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. began leasing the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle in Japan, delivering the first vehicle to the Ministry of the Environment. This transaction follows directly upon a completed lease to the Ministry of the FCX fuel cell vehicle, ...
World Debut for All-New Mazda3 5-door Hatchback at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show.
Nov 26, 2008 ... Hiroshima, Nov 25, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) 5-door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show* on December 3, 2008. The second generation Mazda3 5-door hatchback follows on the heels of ...
SITEX Steps Up Green Efforts with Paper Recycling; Positive Response to Last Year's Electronics Recycling.
Nov 26, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 25, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Following the tremendous success of last year's electronics recycling initiative, the Organisers have taken another leap forward by introducing paper recycling at this year's show. The 20th edition SITEX returns to the Singapore Expo from 27 - 30 ...
Honda Sets All-Time Monthly Record for Worldwide Production.
Nov 27, 2008 ... Tokyo, Nov 27, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic market sales, and export results for the month of October 2008, including all-time records for any month for worldwide auto production. Production ...
StarHub Launches 'Home Zone', World's First Commercial 3G Femtocell Service.
Nov 28, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 28, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Mobile and MaxOnline hubbers are set to enjoy even greater benefits as StarHub launches 'Home Zone', the world's first commercially-available 3G femtocell service. 3G femtocell is a portable cellular access device that connects a user's 3G mobile ...
ADDA 2008 (All Digital Demand Asia) Welcomes the Asian Print Community to Singapore.(Company overview)
Nov 28, 2008 ... Singapore, Nov 28, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - ADDA 2008 (All Digital Demand Asia) is opening its doors to Asia's leading brand owners, commercial printers and executives from creative agencies in Singapore. Callahan Publishing Pte Ltd is proud to host the latest event on November 27 to 29, ...
Ricoh Asia Pacific to Invest US$20 Million to Establish Presence in Production Printing Market; Aggressive AsiaPac Expansion Kicks Off with Latest High End RICOH Pro C900 Series Launch.(Company overview)
Nov 28, 2008 ... ADDA, Singapore, Nov 28, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Ricoh Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Ricoh Co., Ltd, has announced a total investment of US$20 million over the next three years to enter and establish its presence in the production printing market by creating a new sales organisation and ...
Ricoh Unveils the RICOH Pro C900 Series Production Powerhouse at ADDA 2008.
Nov 28, 2008 ... ADDA, Singapore, Nov 28, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - Ricoh Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Ricoh Co., Ltd, has unveiled the RICOH Pro(TM) C900 series, its complete workflow solution for colour production printing, at the All Digital Demand Asia (ADDA) 2008. As the flagship of the new RICOH Pro ...
Mitsubishi Heavy Ind. and Mitsubishi Corp Receive Order for 9 Centrifugal Chillers for District Cooling System.
Nov 28, 2008 ... Singapore and Tokyo, Nov 28, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), jointly with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), has received an order for nine centrifugal chillers for a large-scale district cooling system to serve Singapore's New Downtown currently under ...