Robust global sales push Nissan profits to record highs

Robust global sales push Nissan profits to record highs

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 2 on the group's financial statement for the year to March 31. He said Nissan's group net profit for fiscal 2005 rose 1.1 percent from a year earlier to 518.05 billion yen ($4.52 billion), or 126.94 yen per share, reaching record highs for the six straight year on strong global sales. The strong result came despite ''headwinds and turbulence,'' Ghosn said.

Asashoryu staying on top of game as yokozuna

Asashoryu staying on top of game as yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu holds a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan Sept. 3. Asashoryu, who has won four straight Emperor's Cup titles and is hoping to claim all six titles this year, said the constant polishing of his craft has led to his success in the ring.

Moore pitches Hanshin to 7th straight win

Moore pitches Hanshin to 7th straight win

TOKYO, Japan - Trey Moore holds the Yakult Swallows to one run on six hits while striking out nine on April 6 as the Hanshin Tigers equal a 64-year-old club record with 3-1 victory over the Yakult Swallows. Moore (2-0) went the distance on 128 pitches at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo, as Hanshin won its seventh straight win to match the 7-0 start of the 1938 Tigers.

Moore pitches Hanshin to 7th straight win

Moore pitches Hanshin to 7th straight win

TOKYO, Japan - Trey Moore holds the Yakult Swallows to one run on six hits while striking out nine on April 6 as the Hanshin Tigers equal a 64-year-old club record with 3-1 victory over the Yakult Swallows. Moore (2-0) went the distance on 128 pitches at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo, as Hanshin won its seventh straight win to match the 7-0 start of the 1938 Tigers.

Asashoryu staying on top of game as yokozuna

Asashoryu staying on top of game as yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu holds a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan Sept. 3. Asashoryu, who has won four straight Emperor's Cup titles and is hoping to claim all six titles this year, said the constant polishing of his craft has led to his success in the ring. (Kyodo)

Robust global sales push Nissan profits to record highs

Robust global sales push Nissan profits to record highs

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 2 on the group's financial statement for the year to March 31. He said Nissan's group net profit for fiscal 2005 rose 1.1 percent from a year earlier to 518.05 billion yen ($4.52 billion), or 126.94 yen per share, reaching record highs for the six straight year on strong global sales. The strong result came despite ''headwinds and turbulence,'' Ghosn said. (Kyodo)