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Japan Preparing Legislation To Allow Civil Suits Vs. Overseas Companies, Governments - Kyodo  RTTNews - Japan's Justice Ministry is drafting legislation that would allow the filing of civil lawsuits in Japan against overseas companies.

Companies flourish with an artisan approach  There is more than a whiff of "back to the future" about the way UK manufacturing is organised in the early years of the 21st century. As global competition intensifies, an increasing number of companies is using traditional craft-based techniques to survive and stay ahead of their rivals.

More companies urged to re—employ older workers  SINGAPORE: The labour movement has been working with companies to encourage them to re—employ older workers.

Doctors Say Insurance Companies Hamper Care  Physicians in Ohio and across the country say insurance companies are dictating treatments that are best for the bottom line - but not for patients.

Tainted companies face liquidation  The Companies Office has moved to put 34 companies associated with Blue Chip co-founders Mark Bryers and Bob Bangerter into liquidation as part of an ongoing investigation into the controversial property group's collapse.

Oil services sector analysts see a 'knee-jerk reaction' to fall in prices  Shares in some companies have fallen about 20 percent since late June, even though companies that build or operate oil production facilities are paid their contractual rate whether crude prices rise or fall.

Comet, Lotos, Renault, Siemens, Thales: European Equity Preview  Aug. 25 -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in European trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are from the previous close.

Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies   Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: Baxter rose $.46 or .7 percent, to $70.49.

Managing supply chain gives companies an edge  Supply chain management is emerging as a new source of competitive advantage in business. SCM is a management technique that seeks to optimize decision-making along the supply chain by sharing information and collaborating with business partners.

Annual results boost shares  MAJOR Australian indices soared today as full-year results for local companies flooded in, and the US was rejuvenated by inflation appearing to ease.

Teneo Group acquires Racine, St. Francis companies  The Teneo Group Inc. has acquired two southeastern Wisconsin companies — Pinnacle Precision Inc. of Racine and Utility Tool & Machine Co. Inc. of St. Francis.

Falls in Shanghai put valuations in focus  The fall of 54 per cent in Shanghai share prices this year has taken valuations to much more attractive levels that compare with companies in the US, according to Jing Ulrich, head of China equities at JPMorgan in Hong Kong.