Manufacturing units in the region enjoy brisk business

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According to a report issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, sales by Japanese manufacturing subsidiaries outside Japan have increased 10% for a three month period ending June 30, 2000 to 2.65 trillion yen from 2.41 trillion yen the previous year. The value of exports also increased, especially in the electric machinery industry.

Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping, Communications Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Household Appliances, Household Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive stampings, Electric Appliances, Auto Body Parts, Reports, International trade, Telecommunications equipment industry, Telecommunications systems, Statistics, Automobile industry, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Appliances, Body parts (Vehicle), Japan. Ministry of International Trade and Industry

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Hammered by weak demand

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Japan's crude-steel output is expected to drop 7.5% to 25.3 million metric tons in the January-March quarter as steelmakers cut output in response to the growing steel inventories of other Asian countries. Japan's steel exports to the United States also declined, mostly due to price wars and sluggish economies.

United States, Market information - general, Iron and Steel Mills, Blast furnaces and steel mills, Raw Steel, Economic aspects, Steel industry

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Lion finds recipe for growth: new products, lower costs help toiletries maker

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Business-related news in Japan are presented. Toiletries manufacturer Lion Corp expects its Asian sales growth to drop to 10% in 1999 from 20% in 1998. On the other hand, a Japan External Trade Organization survey showed that Japanese manufacturers' remain optimistic about prospects for the Asian economy. A survey by Japanese newspapers also showed little public support for Osaka's hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Many believe that Beijing should host the event since it has never done so.

Toiletries, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Toiletries industry, Lion Corp.

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