91.   A Japanese pharmaceutical firm is recalling blood products it markets in the United States because samples have been found to be contaminated with germs, the company said Thursday.

92.   A recovery in the region would undoubtedly spur business for Japanese firms.

93.   After the capital increase, the executive said, the Japanese firms will have a similar stake as Metro Group companies have in TCCC.

94.   American and Taiwanese companies applied for more projects than Japanese firms the board said.

95.   Among the successful strategies initiated by Japanese firms are developing new and attractive products by improving on existing products and creating products which have a new perceived value.

96.   American companies regularly consult Japanese advertising firms to tailor their English catch phrases to Japanese tastes.

97.   As with many other Japanese firms, Mazda has been saddled with huge pension and other retirement costs.

98.   Businesses selling Hello Kitty merchandise are thrilled with their sales, but some Taiwanese are wary about a cultural invasion by a Japanese firm.

99.   Business linkages formed at this conference will contribute to increased local content to final products manufactured by Japanese firms.

100.   But there is disquiet among local workers who say Korean and Japanese firms pay low wages.