Reasons why bing Yahoo could be huge in Japan

Posted at August 19, 2009, in Japanese Search Engines

With Softbank president’s “Go” sign for bing-Yahoo alliance, Yahoo could further expand the market share in Japan with bing’s pillar search services, which are all popular among Japanese search users.

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Effects of Microsoft & Yahoo deal on Japan’s search market

Posted at July 29, 2009, in Japanese Search Engines

Today, Microsoft and Yahoo made it official announcing a 10 year search deal.

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MSN wants to buy Yahoo for $44.6 billion

Posted at February 1, 2008, in Japanese Search Engines

Microsoft announced it’s offer to acquire Yahoo for $31/share, which is more than 60% higher than Yahoo’s current traded price. Yahoo shows their willingness to consider the offer. If MSN and Yahoo come to the agreement, we may see new search engine-portal site later this year.

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