Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Prudential Life to acquire Aoba Life for about 20 bil. yen

Prudential Life to acquire Aoba Life for about 20 bil. yen

TOKYO, Japan - Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Hiroshi Mitsumori speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 22. He said the Japanese arm of Prudential Financial Inc. of the United States will acquire Aoba Life Insurance Co. for about 20 billion yen by the end of March 2005.

Prudential, Mitsui join hands

Prudential, Mitsui join hands

Prudential Insurance Co. of the U.S. and Mitsui Trust and Banking Co. of Japan announced an agreement to set up a joint investment trust company in Tokyo. The photo shows Arthur Ryan, chairman and CEO of Prudential, and Keiu Nishida (L), president of Mitsui Trust, briefing the press on their plans at a Tokyo hotel Wednesday July 15.

Prudential Life to acquire Aoba Life for about 20 bil. yen

Prudential Life to acquire Aoba Life for about 20 bil. yen

TOKYO, Japan - Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Hiroshi Mitsumori speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 22. He said the Japanese arm of Prudential Financial Inc. of the United States will acquire Aoba Life Insurance Co. for about 20 billion yen by the end of March 2005. (Kyodo)

Prudential, Mitsui join hands

Prudential, Mitsui join hands

Prudential Insurance Co. of the U.S. and Mitsui Trust and Banking Co. of Japan announced an agreement to set up a joint investment trust company in Tokyo. The photo shows Arthur Ryan, chairman and CEO of Prudential, and Keiu Nishida (L), president of Mitsui Trust, briefing the press on their plans at a Tokyo hotel Wednesday July 15. ==Kyodo