GENERAL CONSTRUCTION   07/17/10 07:05  Companies solicit 30% fewer early retirements in 1st half   06/29/10 12:20  Consultant sentenced to prison for evading corporate tax   06/18/10 09:02  Top court decides Ozawa's ex-aide should face single trial for 2 cases   06/15/10 02:04  Head of Tokyo prosecutors' special squad to be replaced   05/21/10 10:32  2ND LD: Prosecutors decide for 2nd time not to indict Ozawa over political funds FACILITY CONSTRUCTION   05/11/10 02:01  M'bishi, JGC to buy Australian water utility with gov't-backed fund   03/05/10 12:32  Iraq suspends oil development talks with Japanese firms FOOD PROCESSING   07/26/10 10:10  Kirin to acquire 14.7% stake in Singapore firm to expand Asian ops   07/26/10 07:44  Kirin to acquire 14.7% stake in Singapore firm to expand Asian ops   07/22/10 05:28  Kagome to acquire Australia's biggest tomato processor   07/16/10 05:41  Asahi Breweries to use Carlsberg network in Malaysia   07/12/10 09:22  Sumo: Prize money hits record low amid gambling scandal TOBACCO MANUFACTURING   07/29/10 04:50  JT incurs 6% operating profit fall on weak cigarette sales   07/16/10 07:32  Gov't approves JT's plan to raise cigarette prices   06/24/10 06:58  Sega Sammy's Satomi was highest-paid Japanese CEO in FY 2009   06/08/10 11:19  JT to double output of popular smokeless tobacco   05/29/10 10:06  Japanese editorial excerpts -2- TEXTILE MANUFACTURING, EXCEPT CLOTHING   03/19/10 08:36  Stocks linked to tuna farming sold on bluefin vote news CLOTHING AND MISCELLANEOUS TEXTILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING   07/15/10 12:12  Tokyo stocks drop on profit-taking after Nikkei's surge   07/15/10 11:24  Tokyo stocks drop on profit-taking after Nikkei's surge FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING   03/30/10 05:32  ASDF officials involved in rigging bids for office supply orders   03/12/10 11:35  Kokuyo faked strength of floor panels sold for 8 years to 2008 PULP, PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCT MANUFACTURING   06/22/10 01:40  Nippon Paper to invest in China's 2nd-largest linerboard maker   05/13/10 03:29  Oji Paper returns to black in FY 2009 on cost-cutting measures   04/06/10 11:26  FOCUS: Used adult diapers get new life as fuel PUBLISHING,PRINTING AND RELATED INDUSTRIES   07/07/10 06:56  NTT Docomo to enter e-book business in FY 2010: president   07/01/10 07:17  Sony, 3 other firms set up entity to distribute electronic books   07/01/10 02:34  Sony, 3 other firms set up entity to distribute electronic books   06/10/10 09:38  Japanese editorial excerpts -2-   05/27/10 08:47  2ND LD: Sony, 3 other firms team up to form electronic books company CHEMICAL INDUSTRY   07/29/10 06:42  Shiseido falls into red in April-June on net basis   07/22/10 07:57  Keidanren forum opens with private sector-led growth high on agenda   07/20/10 07:31  Toray, Uniqlo to expand strategic partnership   07/15/10 01:41  Shiseido to sell cosmetics in 3 Balkan states   07/13/10 07:36  Mitsui Chemical outlines plans for Asian expansion PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING   05/13/10 07:39  Idemitsu to cut wholesale gasoline price for 1st time in 12 weeks   04/22/10 09:20  Idemitsu Kosan to cut oil refining capacity by 100,000 barrels per day   04/08/10 08:57  Idemitsu unveils large gasoline price hike for next week   03/25/10 09:30  CORRECTED: DBJ, regional banks to provide 100 bil. yen loan to Showa Shell   03/25/10 09:21  DBJ, regional banks to provide 100 bil. yen loan to Showa Shell RUBBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURING   06/24/10 06:01  Bridgestone revises upward earnings estimates for 1st half of 2010   06/07/10 10:03  Kan receives little corporate donations, has few assets   04/06/10 11:32  Bridgestone advances capacity expansion for ultralarge tires   02/26/10 09:32  Acushnet unit ordered to pay Bridgestone damages over golf ball patent CERAMIC, STONE AND CLAY PRODUCT MANUFACTURING   05/21/10 08:56  Toto to open 1st directly managed European showroom in London   04/15/10 10:41  Ex-DuPont vice president Naylor to become Nippon Sheet Glass president   04/15/10 05:35  FOCUS: One-time cement center in Saitama battles for survival   03/30/10 03:29  Taiheiyo Cement to cut regular employees, capacity by over 20%   03/03/10 09:59  FOCUS: Homing in on a landmark trade deal STEEL INDUSTRY AND NONFERROUS METAL MANUFACTURING   07/28/10 04:12  Nippon Steel returns to black in April-June on net basis   07/27/10 08:33  JFE Steel to invest in India's JSW Steel to become top shareholder   07/27/10 02:30  JFE Steel to take stake in India's JSW Steel   07/22/10 12:15  Hitachi to buy chip-making device business from U.S. tech firm   07/21/10 05:55  Furukawa Electric group to set up Chinese electric cable venture METALLIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING   06/23/10 07:58  Honda halts output at China plant for strike at supplier plant   06/09/10 07:04  3 shutter makers, holding firm fined 5.5 bil. yen over cartel   04/28/10 09:25  3 shutter makers to be fined 5 bil. yen over cartel GENERAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING   07/29/10 10:01  Tanegashima, Uchinoura centers to open for year-round rocket launches   07/28/10 09:40  Komatsu's net profit soars in April-June on global sales rise   07/27/10 08:40  Canon reports 270% increase in group net profit in Jan.-June period   07/20/10 01:18  Book on survivors of 2 atomic bombings translated into Japanese   07/15/10 12:36  M'bishi Heavy agrees to discuss compensation for forced Korean laborers ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING   07/30/10 06:56  Mitsubishi Electric reports sharp earnings recovery in April-June   07/30/10 06:41  Hitachi returns to profit in April-June qtr, ups half-yr forecasts   07/30/10 05:34  Hitachi returns to profit in April-June qtr, ups half-yr forecasts   07/29/10 10:25  5TH LD: Panasonic says Sanyo, Panasonic Electric Works to be 100% owned units   07/29/10 09:10  4TH LD: Panasonic says Sanyo, Panasonic Electric Works to be 100% owned units TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING   07/31/10 06:54  Release of findings on Toyota acceleration problem blocked: WSJ   07/30/10 10:38  Mazda posts 2.1 bil. yen net loss in April-June   07/30/10 09:06  3RD LD: Honda raises FY 2010 profit forecast, posts record quarterly profit   07/30/10 06:33  Fuji Heavy ups group net profit forecast for 1st half of FY 2010   07/30/10 05:19  2ND LD: Honda revises upward group net profit forecast for FY 2010 PRECISION INSTRUMENT AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING   06/09/10 08:28  'Carnivorous' women spend more time dating than 'herbivorous' men   05/12/10 08:46  Sony to launch world's smallest interchangeable lens digital camera   04/19/10 06:30  Nikon to promote Vice President Kimura to president   03/26/10 02:32  Swiss antitrust body opens probe into Nikon subsidiary   03/15/10 12:22  FEATURE: Grads buying wristwatches again to assist in job hunting MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES   07/29/10 05:18  Nintendo runs into red in April-June on net basis   07/23/10 01:11  Nifco sets up 2 auto parts production units in India   06/29/10 09:52  Over 200 executives earned more than 100 million yen in FY 2009   06/22/10 12:08  Some Japan firms worry higher yuan may raise production costs in China   06/16/10 04:10  Nintendo unveils 3-D DS handheld game console at L.A. game fair WHOLESALE TRADE   07/31/10 05:43  Japan's new envoy to serve with 'patriotism and pro-China spirit'   07/30/10 05:23  3 Japanese trading houses report April-June net profit growth   07/27/10 12:31  Gov't to investigate major trading houses over contaminated rice   07/27/10 09:55  Japanese business delegation visits West Bank   07/26/10 03:48  New envoy Niwa pushes free trade with China by bolstering farm sector WHOLESALE TRADE   06/14/10 08:14  Baseball: Japan finally puts end to multiple-official ball row   06/14/10 07:40  Hello Kitty float to appear in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront area   05/19/10 10:49  '7-million-yen' platinum toy car displayed   05/18/10 04:03  Mizuno to release fashionable 'Moe' golf equipment   03/03/10 06:30  Hello Kitty gets pink Panda look MERCHANTS AND BROKERS   07/20/10 11:18  20 nations begin ministerial talks on cooperation in clean energy   07/05/10 08:31  Japanese editorial excerpts   04/10/10 07:00  Japanese editorial excerpts   04/06/10 11:31  Nippon Oil, Mitsui Marubeni to begin talks to integrate LPG business   03/25/10 11:20  Japan, ASEAN officials discuss security challenges, cooperation GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES   07/29/10 01:22  Daiei revises tax returns to increase taxable income   07/17/10 09:44  Vegetable prices rising amid unstable weather   07/16/10 06:26  Kan reports lowest-ever asset value for Japanese prime minister   07/16/10 05:21  CORRECTED: Kan reports lowest-ever asset value for Japanese prime minister   07/16/10 05:05  Kan reports lowest-ever asset value for Japanese prime minister TEXTILE, APPAREL AND ACCESSORY STORES   07/13/10 07:48  Uniqlo, Grameen Bank to set up social biz JV in Bangladesh   07/13/10 06:19  Fast Retailing, Grameen Bank to set up social biz JV in Bangladesh   07/08/10 08:23  Uniqlo operator cuts full-year forecast for 1st time in 3 yrs   07/08/10 03:59  Uniqlo operator's Sept.-May group net profit up, but year forecast cut   07/06/10 01:00  Japanese firms to boost hiring of foreigners by up to 50% EATING AND DRINKING RESTAURANTS   07/23/10 07:09  Ichibanya to increase overseas curry restaurants 7-fold by 2015   07/14/10 04:42  Japan Airlines' catering unit draws 2 potential buyers   05/25/10 03:23  Top managers ordered to pay for employee's death from overwork   05/17/10 11:42  REFILING: More Japanese restaurants hit Asian markets   05/17/10 07:44  More Japanese restaurants hit Asian markets MOTOR VEHICLE AND BICYCLE DEALERS   06/21/10 12:26  Japan-Netherlands World Cup match draws average viewer rating of 43%   06/11/10 10:42  Hatoyama regrets short deadline to resolve Futenma issue   04/23/10 05:33  Suspected bullet sent again to TV Asahi FURNITURE, UTENSIL AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE STORES   05/19/10 09:42  Best Denki to expand its business in Asia   05/06/10 07:04  Electronics retailer Yamada Denki to move into China   04/16/10 01:05  Yamada Denki opens electronics outlet in Tokyo's Shinjuku area   04/01/10 08:09  Yamada Denki's annual sales rise above 2 tril. yen for 1st time   03/20/10 09:33  Best Denki promotes board member Ono to president MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL STORES   06/30/10 06:47  Tsutaya movie rental chain gives up on takeover bid for HMV Japan   03/25/10 10:31  Tsutaya movie rental chain operator to acquire HMV Japan BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES   07/30/10 05:58  Juroku Bank considers merger with struggling Gifu Bank   07/30/10 12:17  REFILING: Nishi-Nippon City Bank to begin yuan-denominated settlement service   07/30/10 12:12  Nishi-Nippon City Bank to begin yuan-denominated settlement service   07/20/10 09:40  Senshu Ikeda Bank, Shiga Bank open yuan accounts in China   07/17/10 10:26  2 regional banks to open yuan accounts in China FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR SMALL, MEDIUM AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISES   07/17/10 07:05  Companies solicit 30% fewer early retirements in 1st half   06/14/10 10:52  Vice president of consumer loan firm receives threatening letter   04/15/10 10:41  Japanese editorial excerpts -3-   03/27/10 10:36  FOCUS: Painful memories linger at hosts of U.S. military bases   03/07/10 09:15  Consumer loan companies to stop lending to homemakers SECURITIES AND COMMODITY EXCHANGE COMPANIES   07/26/10 04:51  Nikkei rises above 9,500 amid expectations for good earnings   07/26/10 03:44  Nikkei rises above 9,500 after Europe's bank 'stress tests'   07/26/10 12:04  Tokyo stocks rise on weaker yen, earnings results in focus   07/26/10 11:22  Tokyo stocks rise on weaker yen, earnings results in focus   07/21/10 05:52  Dollar stays weak in lower 87 yen on worrisome U.S. economic outlook INSURANCE INDUSTRY   03/21/10 12:59  Tokio Marine to step up overseas expansion   03/21/10 09:00  MS&AD Insurance to promote M&A deals in Asia   03/09/10 06:43  Nisshin Steel to be added to 225-issue Nikkei average   03/08/10 05:41  Sompo Japan to acquire Singapore nonlife insurer INVESTMENT COMPANIES   07/30/10 10:24  Japan welcomes entry into force of treaty to outlaw cluster bombs   07/30/10 08:02  Big Japan banks report sharp earnings improvements in April-June   07/30/10 05:24  MUFG, Mizuho report sharp earnings improvements in April-June   07/29/10 07:41  Softbank logs record quarterly operating profit on popular iPhones   07/29/10 01:43  Renown shareholders approve acquisition by China's Shandong Ruyi REAL ESTATE COMPANIES   07/19/10 03:58  Shopping mall planned near Narita airport, targeting Chinese tourists   07/10/10 10:35  Man held for possessing gun at DPJ stump site in Fukuoka   07/10/10 07:28  Man held for possessing 'gun-like object' at DPJ stump site: police   05/28/10 10:55  Daikyo, J-Will to support struggling condominium developer Anabuki   05/28/10 01:25  Daikyo, J-Will to support struggling condominium developer Anabuki RAILWAY COMPANIES   07/27/10 12:23  JR Tokai president compares Shanghai Maglev Train to 'toy'   07/22/10 11:18  4TH LD: Shinkansen service suspension affects 68,000 people after accident   07/22/10 05:09  3RD LD: Shinkansen services resume in western Japan   07/22/10 02:20  2ND LD: Shinkansen service suspended in western Japan, affects 60,000 people   07/22/10 10:42  Shinkansen service suspended between Shin-Osaka, Himeji stations ROAD PASSENGER TRANSPORT COMPANIES   03/31/10 10:23  5 Kyushu-based firms formalize 1 bil. yen investment in Huis Ten Bosch ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT COMPANIES   07/30/10 06:42  Japan Post Service directors to receive pay cuts for delivery delay   07/12/10 07:13  Japanese editorial excerpts   07/11/10 09:44  Japanese editorial excerpts   07/10/10 07:24  Japanese editorial excerpts   07/09/10 08:05  Japanese editorial excerpts WATER TRANSPORT COMPANIES   07/29/10 04:53  Investigation starts on supertanker damaged in Strait of Hormuz   07/29/10 08:36  Damage to Japan tanker in Hormuz may have been caused by freak wave   07/28/10 05:50  Explosion hits Japanese tanker in Strait of Hormuz   07/28/10 04:42  URGENT: Japanese tanker explodes near Strait of Hormuz   06/17/10 09:22  Mitsui O.S.K. suspected of failing to declare 10.5 bil. yen in income AIR TRANSPORT COMPANIES   07/31/10 12:36  Summer vacationers' departure peaks at Narita airport   07/30/10 07:09  ANA's April-June operating balance swings back into black   07/29/10 01:20  Computer glitch hits ANA's int'l service, affects travelers   07/26/10 08:38  Kin of Japanese woman killed in Swiss train accident view her corpse   07/25/10 11:24  3RD LD: Body of Japanese victim of train accident to be moved to Geneva SERVICES INCIDENTAL TO TRANSPORT   07/30/10 09:42  Travel firms enhancing sales of overseas tours using Haneda airport   06/03/10 09:35  3 major Japanese travel agencies to restart package tours to Bangkok   05/13/10 02:05  FOCUS: Finger-pointing ensues over loss-making Yokohama expo   04/23/10 07:15  Over 100,000 tickets for Shanghai Expo sold in Japan   04/19/10 09:26  18,000 Japanese tourists affected by airport closures in Europe POSTAL SERVICES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION COMPANIES   07/29/10 04:55  NTT Docomo posts 3.5% net profit fall on higher operating expenses   07/07/10 06:56  NTT Docomo to enter e-book business in FY 2010: president   07/07/10 06:27  Softbank stays No. 1 net subscription gainer for 3rd month in June   07/06/10 07:14  NTT Docomo to remove SIM locks from all handset models   07/01/10 07:17  Sony, 3 other firms set up entity to distribute electronic books ELECTRICITY   07/16/10 10:29  Niigata marks 3rd anniversary of deadly earthquake   07/15/10 05:32  Kansai Electric to buy CO2 emission credits from 2 Vietnamese projects   07/13/10 10:29  World's largest LNG tanker makes 1st port call in Japan   07/09/10 02:25  Shimane nuclear plant given lowest grade under gov't evaluation   07/04/10 05:32  Asian Development Bank to unveil organization to spur solar projects GAS   07/02/10 01:06  Kansai Electric, Osaka Gas to make joint bid for UAE plant deal   06/28/10 05:22  May sales of industrial-use city gas up for 7th straight month   04/29/10 08:35  LNG venture to introduce floating processing plant   03/31/10 10:23  5 Kyushu-based firms formalize 1 bil. yen investment in Huis Ten Bosch   03/31/10 09:05  Tokyo Gas to join Australian project to extract gas from coal seams GOODS RENTAL AND LEASING   07/20/10 07:42  Taiwanese real estate broker to enter Japan   06/04/10 10:34  Kan has close personal network of economic advisers HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING   06/24/10 10:07  Fujita Kanko to offer 50% discount on hotel charges for voters MOVIE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION   02/26/10 12:38  REFILING: Veteran actress Mori pulls out of 'Horoki'   02/26/10 12:31  Veteran actress Mori's pulls out of 'Horoki' AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES   07/28/10 03:25  Southern All Stars frontman Kuwata cancels tour due to esophagus cancer   07/28/10 02:41  Southern All Stars frontman Kuwata cancels tour due to esophagus cancer   06/13/10 06:08  FOCUS: Beard ban at work poses conundrum for Japan workers   05/06/10 09:45  Tokyo Disneyland operator logs record FY 2009 profit but visitors drop RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING   06/29/10 09:10  Soccer: J-League to run cash-strapped Tokyo Verdy   06/28/10 11:23  Viewer rating briefly hits 46.2% for Japan-Denmark World Cup game   06/25/10 12:17  Viewer rating briefly hits 41.3% for Japan-Denmark World Cup game   06/21/10 12:26  Japan-Netherlands World Cup match draws average viewer rating of 43%   06/11/10 10:42  Hatoyama regrets short deadline to resolve Futenma issue ADVERTISING, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SERVICES   07/15/10 08:25  NTT to acquire S. African-based Dimension Data   07/14/10 06:40  Patent office official indicted for alleged bribe-taking   06/22/10 10:37  Patent Office official held on suspicion of taking bribes   06/22/10 06:53  Patent Office official held on suspicion of taking bribes   06/01/10 06:40  Yoshimoto Kogyo merges with Quantum Entertainment MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES   07/30/10 04:40  Microsoft to present evidence claiming Yahoo Japan-Google deal unfair   07/29/10 07:41  Softbank logs record quarterly operating profit on popular iPhones   07/28/10 06:32  Antimonopoly watchdog sees no problem with Yahoo Japan-Google tie-up   07/28/10 07:58  Microsoft criticizes Yahoo Japan-Google tie-up as anticompetitive   07/27/10 11:02  3RD LD: Yahoo Japan says it will adopt Google's search technology MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES   06/07/10 08:46  SBI to raise up to 49.2 bil. yen via public offering of new shares   03/18/10 02:12  SBI to set up joint venture with Chinese economic paper MEDICAL SERVICES   07/18/10 10:35  Japanese editorial excerpts