11.   Japanese makers of televisions produced fewer models in Japan than they imported in November, the third month that imports exceeded manufacture, an industry association said.

12.   Japanese makers such as NEC Corp. dominate in memory chips, which store data in electronic devices.

13.   Last year the German company bought a majority stake in the Japanese pharmaceutical maker Hokuriku Seiyaku Co. and is investing in chemicals production sites in Malaysia and China.

14.   NEC already makes a logic chips, but along with other Japanese makers has failed to make a significant impact.

15.   Now, Japanese makers are ready to reap the profits.

16.   One focuses on verifying how the Japanese makers fulfill their goals.

17.   Shares of Japanese automakers surged after stronger-than-expected earnings at Chrysler sparked optimism North American sales by Japanese makers will also rise.

18.   Shares of automakers surged after stronger-than-expected earnings at Chrysler sparked optimism North American sales by Japanese makers will also rise.

19.   Stocks in Japanese makers of equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing fell amid concern that slowing chip production will hurt earnings.

20.   The company also is collaborating with a Japanese pharmaceutical maker on drug research for diabetes.