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ANALYSIS

Major domestic electronics makers have had a rough year, with many this week projecting massive group net losses for the year to March because of the strong yen, natural disasters at home and abroad, and the sputtering global economy.

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Record lows recorded at 38 locations

By MIZUHO AOKI

The country experiences severe cold weather and temperatures drop to record lows at 38 locations nationwide.

Manabe denies he intended to sway voters

By MASAMI ITO

The Defense Ministry's Okinawa bureau chief denies trying to sway the way ministry officials and their relatives may vote in Ginowan's mayoral election or encouraging them to support a specific candidate, but admits his actions could be construed as unlawful.

Panasonic expects to book record ¥780 billion net loss

Panasonic forecasts a record net loss of ¥780 billion for the current year, becoming the latest consumer electronics giant to predict declining earnings due to the strong yen, a slowing global economy and natural disasters.

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