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Nintendo Needs a Hit in a Hurry (Feb 2)
The gaming company faces big losses amid a two-year sales slump


Video: Nintendo Lacks Digital Strategy (Feb 4)



Panasonic Forecasts Record $10 Billion Loss on Floods, Charges (Feb 4)
Panasonic Corp. almost doubled its annual loss forecast to a record 780 billion yen ($10 billion), the latest Japanese electronics company to predict weaker earnings because of Thailand floods and slowing demand for TVs.


Japan Inc. Suppliers Cut Jobs (Feb 3)
As the strong yen batters profits for makers of TVs and chips, Japanese companies are suffering and the supply chain is bearing the cost


Fujifilm Braces for Olympus Snub (Feb 3)
Fujifilm Holdings Corp. may get snubbed by cross-town rival Olympus Corp. in its attempt to move further away from the photographic film business that dragged down industry pioneer Eastman Kodak Co.


PetroChina, Shell Target Shale Projects (Feb 4)
China's shale gas potential could be very powerful, Shell CFO Simon Henry says


China’s Economy May Face ‘Rough’ Landing, Singapore’s Lee Says (Feb 4)
China’s economy may be headed for a “rough landing,” Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.


Inotera Sees no Impact on Business from Micron CEO’s Death (Feb 4)
Inotera Memories Inc. expects no impact on its operations after the death of Micron Technology Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Appleton.


Indian Court Dismisses Petition Against Minister Chidambaram (Feb 4)
An Indian court dismissed a petition asking that Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram be prosecuted in a 2008 sale of phone licenses case that has led to cancellation of permits, triggered corruption charges and damaged the government.


Merkel Boosts Wang’s Political Prospects With Guangdong Trip (Feb 4)
Wang Yang, the Communist Party chairman of China’s most populous province, got the chance to raise his profile ahead of the country’s leadership transition when he met today with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.