JAL to Decline Tieup Offers by Delta, American
Troubled Japan Airlines Corp. and the state-backed corporate turnaround body responsible for the money-losing airline's restructuring
Business
Ford to Show Off New Global Focus, Efficient Structure
In a year that humbled most automakers in America, Ford came out looking smart.
Boeing Rethinks Short-Range 787 After Losing Sole Order
Boeing Co. is reevaluating plans for a short-range version of its 787 airplane after the sole airline with pending orders
JAL Could File Bankruptcy on January 19
Struggling Japan Airlines Corp. could file for bankruptcy as early as Jan. 19 under a government-backed restructuring plan which includes 13,000 job cuts
U.S. Firm to Build $5 Bil. Solar Power Plant in China
A U.S. solar power company said Saturday it will help build a series of solar thermal power plants in China, as the world's biggest emitter ...
LG Expects to Sell 140 Mil. Cell Phones in 2010
LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday that it expects a significant increase in mobile phone sales this year as it rolls out 20 new smartphones
Retail Sales Fall, Jobless Claims Rise
Retail sales unexpectedly fell in December, leaving 2009 with the biggest yearly drop on record and highlighting the formidable hurdles
World Markets Rise As China Cooling Fears Ease
World stock markets rebounded Thursday as receding worries about credit-tightening in China bolstered companies across Asia
Google Founders Likely Force Behind China Stand
Google Inc. co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have always said they put their principles before profit, even to the point of using their control
China Will Stay Top Car Market Says GM Exec
China has probably passed the U.S. for good as the world's largest auto sales market, General Motor Co.'s top executive in China said Wednesday.
Nexus One Falls Short of Being Super Phone
Many people consider the iPhone the ultimate "smart" phone. Now Google wants you to think of its new Nexus One device as a "super" phone.
Yahoo Backs Google Response to Email Hacking
Yahoo supports rival Google's threatened departure from China because of computer attacks that pried into the e-mail accounts of human rights activists.
GM to Halt Hummer Line As Sichuan Heavy Takes Over
General Motors Co. will halt Hummer production next week at its Louisiana plant until sale of the brand to a Chinese company is completed.
Baidu Shares Leap on Google Threat to Quit China
Baidu, the biggest search engine in China, is reaping a windfall from Google's threat to pull out of the country.
Jobless Rate May Stay High As Employers Keep Pruning
Brace for a year of stubbornly high unemployment. Gripped by uncertainty over the economic recovery, employers chopped 85,000 jobs
German Economy Contracted 5% in 2009
Germany's economy contracted 5 percent in 2009 amid the global economic downturn, by far its worst performance since World War II
JAL Shares Plunge to 7 Yen on Bankruptcy Fears
Shares in troubled Japan Airlines Corp. plunged to just 7 yen Wednesday while the money-losing airline was expected to file for bankruptcy
China Seeks to Cool Growth on Rising Bubble Fears
China's lavish bank lending spurred a recovery but also pumped up markets as speculators scooped up stocks and property and even dabbled in garlic
Asian Cars to Face Stiffer U.S. Competition in 2010
Asian automakers grabbed their biggest chunk ever of the U.S. car and truck market in 2009, but they'll struggle to build on that momentum this ...
Google Defies China After Dissident Email Breached
Google Inc. will stop censoring its search results in China and may pull out of the country completely after discovering that computer hackers
China's BYD Unveils Practical Plug-In Crossover
The Chinese automaker BYD Co. that plans to sell an all-electric crossover vehicle in North America by year's end said Tuesday
China Takes Steps to Curb Lending, Prevent Bubble
China took new steps Tuesday to control bank lending, ordering institutions to set aside more reserves in a move to avert a surge in credit
American, Partners Sweeten JAL Support Offer
American Airlines escalated the bidding war for Japan Airlines to keep it from defecting to rival Delta's alliance, even as the money-losing Japanese carrier
Powermat Expands Wireless Charging for Cell Phones
Powermat USA helped consumers cut some power cords last year by selling mats that juiced up gadgets placed on top of them.
Apple Ally AT&T to Add Android Phone to Lineup
AT&T Inc. is adding cell phones running Google's Android operating system to its lineup, bringing what could be the iPhone's greatest rival
Cell Phones to Receive Free Local TV Broadcasts
The prospect of watching live, local TV shows on mobile phones and other portable devices is getting closer. Manufacturers this week are showing off
Tower Opening Marks Abu Dhabi's Rise, Dubai's Decline
There's no greater symbol of the shifting fortunes in the Gulf than the surprise renaming of the world's tallest building in Dubai
Avatar Explodes to $4.8 Mil. Record Opening Day in China
Already a global hit, James Cameron's "Avatar" raced to a $4.8 million first day in populous China, with a publicist predicting the sci-fi blockbuster
Amazon Unveils Global Version of Kindle
Amazon.com Inc. will start selling an international version of its larger-screen e-reader, Kindle DX, in an effort to snag more sales
Billionaire Rajaratnam to Face New SEC Charges
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday they will file new charges against billionaire hedge fund operator Raj Rajaratnam alleging he made at least $36 million
Google Unveils Nexus One "Super-Mobile" Phone
Google Inc. began selling its own mobile phone Tuesday, a much-anticipated move aimed at protecting its online advertising empire
Big Carmakers End Awful 2009 with Strong Momentum
Big automakers are glad to see the end of 2009, the worst year for U.S. sales in nearly 30 years.
Hundreds of Dealerships Could Be Restored by GM
Hundreds of the 1,350 General Motors Co. dealers who lost their franchises last year could see them restored in a congressionally mandated arbitration
Manhattan Home Sales Rose As Prices Fell in Q4
Home sales in Manhattan rebounded at the end of the year, but experts predict a weak recovery for the new year because the number of ...
Giant Bluefin Tuna Fetches $177,000 at Tsukiji Market
A giant bluefin tuna fetched 16.3 million yen ($177,000) in an auction Tuesday at the world's largest wholesale fish market in Japan.
Japan Auto Sales Fell to Lowest Level in 38 Years
Auto sales in Japan declined to their lowest in 38 years, slumping 9 percent to 2.9 million vehicles for 2009, an industry group said Tuesday.
China Pulls Out of $40 Bil. Australia Gas Deal
Energy giant PetroChina Co. Ltd. has pulled out of a $40 billion deal to buy natural gas from a project off Australia, leaving Woodside Petroleum ...
Apple to Unveil Tablet in January
Speculation intensified Monday that Apple Inc. will soon unveil a tablet-style gadget for consuming music, movies, books and other media.
Google Set to Unveil Own Branded Cell Phone
Google Inc.'s vision for how a mobile phone should be made and sold will likely raise the stakes in the Internet search leader's bid to ...
Obama Pushes Wireless to Rival Cable, Phone Service
The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for wireless Internet services so they can compete
Manufacturing Data Shows Accelerating Growth
An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation's factories will help sustain an economic recovery.
American Raises JAL Tieup Offer to $1.4 Bil.
American Airlines has dug deeper to save its relationship with Japan Airlines, raising the amount it is willing to invest in the ailing airline to ...
Mercedes Sales Up 12% in December
Sales of Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand cars rose more than 12 percent on the year in December as global markets picked up, the company said ...
Taiwan Semi Reports 130% Chip Sales Jump
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chip maker, said Friday its December 2009 sales more than doubled
Asia Stocks Mostly Higher Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Asian stocks were mostly higher Friday ahead of a critical U.S. jobs report but China's market slipped after the country took fresh steps to slow ...
China Mobile Vice-Chairman Fired for Past Corruption
China Mobile Ltd., the world's biggest phone company by subscribers, said Friday it has dismissed its vice chairman, who a business magazine reported
Bank of Korea Keeps Interest Rates at Record Low
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low for an 11th straight month Friday amid government concern that a solidfying ...
Intel Takes Nano Lead, AMD Holds Graphics Edge
Intel Corp. rolled out new computer chips Thursday that highlight the company's lead over Advanced Micro Devices Inc. in its ability to shrink the circuitry
Prius Japan Sales Tripled to Top Spot in 2009
The Toyota Prius was the top-selling car in Japan last year — the first time a gas-electric hybrid has clinched that spot.
Ford Adds Tweets to Sync, LCD Panels to Most Cars
Ford Motor Co. is adding Twitter messages and Internet radio to its in-car entertainment and communication service, known as Sync
JAL to Decline Tieup Offers by Delta, American
Troubled Japan Airlines Corp. and the state-backed corporate turnaround body responsible for the money-losing airline's restructuring
Ford to Show Off New Global Focus, Efficient Structure
In a year that humbled most automakers in America, Ford came out looking smart.
Boeing Rethinks Short-Range 787 After Losing Sole Order
Boeing Co. is reevaluating plans for a short-range version of its 787 airplane after the sole airline with pending orders
JAL Could File Bankruptcy on January 19
Struggling Japan Airlines Corp. could file for bankruptcy as early as Jan. 19 under a government-backed restructuring plan which includes 13,000 job cuts
U.S. Firm to Build $5 Bil. Solar Power Plant in China
A U.S. solar power company said Saturday it will help build a series of solar thermal power plants in China, as the world's biggest emitter ...
LG Expects to Sell 140 Mil. Cell Phones in 2010
LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday that it expects a significant increase in mobile phone sales this year as it rolls out 20 new smartphones
Retail Sales Fall, Jobless Claims Rise
Retail sales unexpectedly fell in December, leaving 2009 with the biggest yearly drop on record and highlighting the formidable hurdles
World Markets Rise As China Cooling Fears Ease
World stock markets rebounded Thursday as receding worries about credit-tightening in China bolstered companies across Asia
Google Founders Likely Force Behind China Stand
Google Inc. co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have always said they put their principles before profit, even to the point of using their control
China Will Stay Top Car Market Says GM Exec
China has probably passed the U.S. for good as the world's largest auto sales market, General Motor Co.'s top executive in China said Wednesday.
Nexus One Falls Short of Being Super Phone
Many people consider the iPhone the ultimate "smart" phone. Now Google wants you to think of its new Nexus One device as a "super" phone.
Yahoo Backs Google Response to Email Hacking
Yahoo supports rival Google's threatened departure from China because of computer attacks that pried into the e-mail accounts of human rights activists.
GM to Halt Hummer Line As Sichuan Heavy Takes Over
General Motors Co. will halt Hummer production next week at its Louisiana plant until sale of the brand to a Chinese company is completed.
Baidu Shares Leap on Google Threat to Quit China
Baidu, the biggest search engine in China, is reaping a windfall from Google's threat to pull out of the country.
Jobless Rate May Stay High As Employers Keep Pruning
Brace for a year of stubbornly high unemployment. Gripped by uncertainty over the economic recovery, employers chopped 85,000 jobs
German Economy Contracted 5% in 2009
Germany's economy contracted 5 percent in 2009 amid the global economic downturn, by far its worst performance since World War II
JAL Shares Plunge to 7 Yen on Bankruptcy Fears
Shares in troubled Japan Airlines Corp. plunged to just 7 yen Wednesday while the money-losing airline was expected to file for bankruptcy
China Seeks to Cool Growth on Rising Bubble Fears
China's lavish bank lending spurred a recovery but also pumped up markets as speculators scooped up stocks and property and even dabbled in garlic
Asian Cars to Face Stiffer U.S. Competition in 2010
Asian automakers grabbed their biggest chunk ever of the U.S. car and truck market in 2009, but they'll struggle to build on that momentum this ...
Google Defies China After Dissident Email Breached
Google Inc. will stop censoring its search results in China and may pull out of the country completely after discovering that computer hackers
China's BYD Unveils Practical Plug-In Crossover
The Chinese automaker BYD Co. that plans to sell an all-electric crossover vehicle in North America by year's end said Tuesday
China Takes Steps to Curb Lending, Prevent Bubble
China took new steps Tuesday to control bank lending, ordering institutions to set aside more reserves in a move to avert a surge in credit
American, Partners Sweeten JAL Support Offer
American Airlines escalated the bidding war for Japan Airlines to keep it from defecting to rival Delta's alliance, even as the money-losing Japanese carrier
Powermat Expands Wireless Charging for Cell Phones
Powermat USA helped consumers cut some power cords last year by selling mats that juiced up gadgets placed on top of them.
Apple Ally AT&T to Add Android Phone to Lineup
AT&T Inc. is adding cell phones running Google's Android operating system to its lineup, bringing what could be the iPhone's greatest rival
Cell Phones to Receive Free Local TV Broadcasts
The prospect of watching live, local TV shows on mobile phones and other portable devices is getting closer. Manufacturers this week are showing off
Tower Opening Marks Abu Dhabi's Rise, Dubai's Decline
There's no greater symbol of the shifting fortunes in the Gulf than the surprise renaming of the world's tallest building in Dubai
Avatar Explodes to $4.8 Mil. Record Opening Day in China
Already a global hit, James Cameron's "Avatar" raced to a $4.8 million first day in populous China, with a publicist predicting the sci-fi blockbuster
Amazon Unveils Global Version of Kindle
Amazon.com Inc. will start selling an international version of its larger-screen e-reader, Kindle DX, in an effort to snag more sales
Billionaire Rajaratnam to Face New SEC Charges
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday they will file new charges against billionaire hedge fund operator Raj Rajaratnam alleging he made at least $36 million
Google Unveils Nexus One "Super-Mobile" Phone
Google Inc. began selling its own mobile phone Tuesday, a much-anticipated move aimed at protecting its online advertising empire
Big Carmakers End Awful 2009 with Strong Momentum
Big automakers are glad to see the end of 2009, the worst year for U.S. sales in nearly 30 years.
Hundreds of Dealerships Could Be Restored by GM
Hundreds of the 1,350 General Motors Co. dealers who lost their franchises last year could see them restored in a congressionally mandated arbitration
Manhattan Home Sales Rose As Prices Fell in Q4
Home sales in Manhattan rebounded at the end of the year, but experts predict a weak recovery for the new year because the number of ...
Giant Bluefin Tuna Fetches $177,000 at Tsukiji Market
A giant bluefin tuna fetched 16.3 million yen ($177,000) in an auction Tuesday at the world's largest wholesale fish market in Japan.
Japan Auto Sales Fell to Lowest Level in 38 Years
Auto sales in Japan declined to their lowest in 38 years, slumping 9 percent to 2.9 million vehicles for 2009, an industry group said Tuesday.
China Pulls Out of $40 Bil. Australia Gas Deal
Energy giant PetroChina Co. Ltd. has pulled out of a $40 billion deal to buy natural gas from a project off Australia, leaving Woodside Petroleum ...
Apple to Unveil Tablet in January
Speculation intensified Monday that Apple Inc. will soon unveil a tablet-style gadget for consuming music, movies, books and other media.
Google Set to Unveil Own Branded Cell Phone
Google Inc.'s vision for how a mobile phone should be made and sold will likely raise the stakes in the Internet search leader's bid to ...
Obama Pushes Wireless to Rival Cable, Phone Service
The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for wireless Internet services so they can compete
Manufacturing Data Shows Accelerating Growth
An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation's factories will help sustain an economic recovery.
American Raises JAL Tieup Offer to $1.4 Bil.
American Airlines has dug deeper to save its relationship with Japan Airlines, raising the amount it is willing to invest in the ailing airline to ...
Mercedes Sales Up 12% in December
Sales of Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand cars rose more than 12 percent on the year in December as global markets picked up, the company said ...
Taiwan Semi Reports 130% Chip Sales Jump
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chip maker, said Friday its December 2009 sales more than doubled
Asia Stocks Mostly Higher Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Asian stocks were mostly higher Friday ahead of a critical U.S. jobs report but China's market slipped after the country took fresh steps to slow ...
China Mobile Vice-Chairman Fired for Past Corruption
China Mobile Ltd., the world's biggest phone company by subscribers, said Friday it has dismissed its vice chairman, who a business magazine reported
Bank of Korea Keeps Interest Rates at Record Low
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low for an 11th straight month Friday amid government concern that a solidfying ...
Intel Takes Nano Lead, AMD Holds Graphics Edge
Intel Corp. rolled out new computer chips Thursday that highlight the company's lead over Advanced Micro Devices Inc. in its ability to shrink the circuitry
Prius Japan Sales Tripled to Top Spot in 2009
The Toyota Prius was the top-selling car in Japan last year — the first time a gas-electric hybrid has clinched that spot.
Ford Adds Tweets to Sync, LCD Panels to Most Cars
Ford Motor Co. is adding Twitter messages and Internet radio to its in-car entertainment and communication service, known as Sync
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