DVD software shipments roll into high gear

Article Abstract:

Japanese DVD software sales in year 2000 will reach 20 million units, a 2.5-fold increase from sales in FY 1999. In autumn of 2000, cumulative total of DVD sofware is expected to rise to 8,000 titles. All major music retailers and video and CD rental stores in Japan reported that sales had more than doubled from Mar-Apr 2000, from the same period a year ago. Even during the long holiday from the end of April through the first week of May rental and retail sales of software remained strong, increasing 30% from 1999.

Entertainment software

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Computer shipments halt decline in Japan

Article Abstract:

Shipments of computers and peripherals in Japan between Jul and Sep 1998 rose 9% to 1.797 million units. Japanese computer makers hope that the increase in shipments is the start of turnaround of a negative trend, which begun five quarters ago. Analysts say that the increase in the demand for computers was stimulated by the release of Windows98 at the end of Jul 1998.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip

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Gains mark shipments of solar cell modules

Article Abstract:

A report on Japan, shipping numerous solar cell modules every year, is presented.

Exports, Solar cells, Solar batteries

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