China tops beer consumption rankings for 5th straight year: Kirin
TOKYO, Dec.
Honda cuts FY 2008 earnings forecast again, puts off capex plans+
TOKYO, Dec. 17 Kyodo - Honda Motor Co.
Vietnam Airlines co-pilot arrested for transporting stolen goods+
YAMAGUCHI, Japan, Dec.
Recession, reduced fishing quota cloud outlook for tuna prices
TOKYO, Dec. 17 Kyodo - The prospects for wholesale tuna prices have become somewhat unpredictable amid changing business conditions.
Japan automakers reeling from global economic downturn+
TOKYO, Dec. 17 Kyodo - The Japanese automotive industry has been sent reeling by the global financial crisis, which has dealt a major blow to consumer spending both at home and abroad.
Last of 3 ASDF cargo planes involved in Iraq mission heads home+
KUWAIT CITY, Dec.
Emperor Akihito not to hold pre-birthday press conference+
TOKYO, Dec. 16 Kyodo -
Emperor Akihito, who recently suffered from bleeding in the stomach apparently
due to mental stress, will not hold a press conference this year on the
Businessman found guilty of abandoning, damaging Blackman's body
TOKYO, Dec. 16 Kyodo -
The Tokyo High Court sentenced a Japanese businessman Tuesday to life in
prison, finding him guilty of kidnapping British woman Lucie Blackman eight
