N.T.T. of Japan urged to cut connection fees to competitors

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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. is under pressure from the government to lower the high connection fees it charges competitors. The U.S. has warned that it will take the matter to the World Trade Organization if N.T.T. does not act. Some fear that N.T.T. may only lower fees if it can have even more power, which may further hamper competition.

Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Economic policy, Nippon Telephone and Telegraph Corp., Monopolies

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Why PlayStation 2 isn't child's play: early shipments to U.S. halved, and some fault intricate chips

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Sony Computer Entertainment is expected to halve the import of the new PlayStation 2 game machines for Christmas this year. This shortage will cause difficulty for retailers and their promotion plans for the game player. Some guess that the problem might lay with the production of the semiconductor devices which are vital to the game machine. They don't believe that Sony has the aptitude or the manufacturing power to produce so many chips before the release of PlayStation 2 in December.

Product development, Production management, Supply and demand, Sony Playstation 2 (Computer-based entertainment system), Product shortage, Shortages, Sony Computer Entertainment Corp.

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Nintendo is reported in talks to buy Sega

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Nintendo is involved in talks to buy video game-maker Sega for around $2 billion, insiders say. Both firms officially deny that they are in such talks. Sega is in financial trouble due to disappointing sales of its Dreamcast game console, and new, fierce competition from Sony's PlayStation 2.

Household audio and video equipment, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics NEC, Computer software industry, Software industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Consumer electronics industry, Consumer electronics, Sega Enterprises Ltd., Nintendo Company Ltd.

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