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Stabbings in Japan hit Metal Gear launch

Stabbings in Japan hit Metal Gear launch

Japanese video games publisher Konami has cancelled launch events for its new Metal Gear Solid 4 game..
Simon Burns Jun 12 2008 2:16PM Software
Submarine cable to link US and Japan

Submarine cable to link US and Japan

A consortium of six international companies, including Google, is to build an ultra high-speed submarine fibre optic cable system linking the US and Japan..
Staff Writers Feb 29 2008 7:22AM Telco/ISP
Mega spammer arrested in Japan for sending 2.2 billion emails

Mega spammer arrested in Japan for sending 2.2 billion emails

A 25-year-old Japanese man has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly sending 2.2 billion spam messages advertising gambling and dating services under the guise of a fake identity, according to Japanese media reports.
Negar Salek Feb 20 2008 3:41PM Security
Japan tests car crash avoidance system

Japan tests car crash avoidance system

Japanese researchers will test a new collision avoidance system on the country's roads in April.
Simon Burns Feb 5 2008 3:29PM Software
Baidu aims to be big in Japan

Baidu aims to be big in Japan

Leading Chinese language search firm Baidu has launched a Japanese language version of its search engine.
Clement James Jan 25 2008 3:05PM Software
Five million go for a Wii in Japan

Five million go for a Wii in Japan

Nintendo's Wii console has now sold over five million units in Japan, according to the latest sales figures.
Staff Writers Jan 24 2008 1:03PM Hardware
Japan to develop Google rival

Japan to develop Google rival

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is to set aside between ¥14m and ¥15m (around £60m) to research new online search technologies in an attempt to wrest some control away from search giants such as Google.
Staff Writers Sep 7 2007 2:03PM Software
Melting DVD players recalled in Japan

Melting DVD players recalled in Japan

Almost half a million DVD players manufactured in China have been recalled in Japan after reports that some had emitted thick smoke and begun to melt.
Simon Burns Jul 18 2007 6:30AM Hardware
Japan chooses advanced 3G phones

Japan chooses advanced 3G phones

Bigger screens, GPS and e-payment coming as standard.
Simon Burns Jun 29 2007 12:20PM Telco/ISP
YouTube faces showdown in Japan

YouTube faces showdown in Japan

Video sharing site told to be proactive in preventing copyright infringement.
Will Head Dec 6 2006 8:57AM Software
Japan braces for mobile number portability

Japan braces for mobile number portability

Mobile giants roll out heavy guns in battle for customers.
Simon Burns Sep 12 2006 9:52AM Telco/ISP
Japan plans own GPS satellites

Japan plans own GPS satellites

Due to launch in 2009, Quasi-Zenith system will also benefit Australia.
Simon Burns Jul 18 2006 12:45PM Telco/ISP
Japan wins digital TV deal in Brazil

Japan wins digital TV deal in Brazil

Consumer electronics manufacturers eye $20bn market.
Simon Burns Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Telco/ISP
Hacker gaming geek collared in Japan

Hacker gaming geek collared in Japan

A Chinese hacker has been arrested in Japan for virtual stealing in an online game.
David Quainton Aug 24 2005 11:38AM Security
Google storm over Sea of Japan (or is it East Sea?)

Google storm over Sea of Japan (or is it East Sea?)

Korean and Japanese hacking groups have targeted each other again in an argument over the name of a stretch of water.
David Quainton Aug 22 2005 11:16AM Security
Aust game developers tackle Tokyo

Aust game developers tackle Tokyo

A group of Victorian ICT and computer games companies have headed to Japan on a trade mission.
Staff Writers Jun 20 2005 2:49PM Software
Don't count on China: Gartner

Don't count on China: Gartner

Market researcher Gartner has warned IT enterprises away from dependency on Chinese products and services if Sino-Japanese relations continue to crumble.
Staff Writers May 27 2005 4:20PM Strategy
Man in Japan canned for spam

Man in Japan canned for spam

A Japanese man has been arrested in his country’s first spam case.
David Quainton May 17 2005 11:41AM Security
Japan hits Korea in cyber war

Japan hits Korea in cyber war

Political hacktivism in the Far East has risen sharply in the past month following a sovereignty dispute between Japan and Korea.
David Quainton May 10 2005 12:04PM Security
Shavlik partners Networld to run patch management in Japan

Shavlik partners Networld to run patch management in Japan

Shavlik Technologies has teamed up with solutions integrator Networld to sell its patch management application in Japan.
Dan Ilett Jun 21 2004 3:48PM Security

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