Singapore is the listing index for Xyec Holdings instead of Japan. The first Japanese firm to debut exclusively in Singapore, Xyec Holdings Co, plans to expand its information technology expertise to Southeast Asia through local purchases and engagement of local talent.

The government of Japan proposed today its JPY47 billion or USD473 million 'ice wall' project in the hopes of stopping the leakage of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

The Japanese government said it would use public funds to deal with the radioactive water emanating from the Fukushima nuclear plant as Tepco appeared overwhelmed by the problem.

The Japanese government got the approval of a special panel to raise the national sales tax by 2014.

Trina Solar reported increase in sales as high demand for products developed in China and Japan. China's Trina Solar Ltd increased its forecast for panel shipments this year as sales in its own country increased.

Bayer Healthcare said it received approval to market its cancer treatment Stivarga in Japan. Bayer Healthcare announced it had received regulatory approval to market its cancer drug Stivarga in Japan.

The United States asked Japan to give foreign companies more access to its auto and insurance markets.

Japanese printer maker Brother Industries opened a new manufacturing plant in the Philippines. Brother Industries, a printer maker based in Japan, opened a new manufacturing facility in the First Philippine Industrial Park in Batangas.

Sony Corp.'s hedge for its PlayStation game enterprise has backfired as dollar costs rise. The strategy of Sony Corp. that shielded its PlayStation game enterprise from a strengthening yen has backfired.

Nikon cut its full-year shipment target to 6.5 million from 7.1 million units as mirrorless cameras began to lose their shine.