Vodafone Plans For Japan Are Dealt Blow

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The Japanese affiliate of United Kingdom's Vodafone Group PLC, J-Phone Communications, will delay the introduction of its high-speed wireless services. J-Phone, which has been troubled by technical problems with the new service, expects to launch the service by June 2002.

Services development, J-Phone Ltd.

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Vodafone to unveil self-branded mobile phone

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Vodafone Group PLC is introducing its own brand of cell phone, which will cost 30% less than a similar phone from a major manufacturer. It is hoped that consumers will grow attached to the brand, and be more reluctant to switch to another service provider.

Marketing procedures, Product introduction, Commodity & service prices, New Products/Services, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Services information, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, United Kingdom, Prices and rates, Cellular telephones, Wireless telephones, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Wireless telecommunications service, Company pricing policy, Wireless telephone, Wireless voice/data device

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Artemis' Aoba deal is milestone in Japan

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Artemis SA's acquisition of Aoba Life Insurance Ltd. of Japan represents a major advancement for foreign financial firms as they attempt to expand into the Japanese marketplace. Artemis is acquiring Aoba Life for 25 billion yen (228.6 million euros).

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Foreign operations, France, Life Insurance, Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Insurance industry, Life insurance industry, Artemis S.A., Aoba Life Insurance Ltd.

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