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Toyota to pay record US safety fine
Dec 18, 2012 13:36 EST
Toyota Motor will pay a record $17.35 million dollar fine for failing to promptly notify US authorities about a safety defect on 2010 Lexus models, a federal agency said Tuesday.
Toyota shares close at highest level this year
Dec 18, 2012 01:59 EST
Toyota shares on Tuesday finished at their highest level this year, boosted by a weaker yen and a report that said the firm was on track to be the world's biggest automaker in 2012.
Toyota shares hit highest level this year
Dec 17, 2012 22:54 EST
Toyota shares on Tuesday jumped to their highest level this year, boosted by a weaker yen and after a report said the firm was on track to be the world's biggest automaker in 2012.
PM-in-waiting says disputed islands are Japan's
Dec 16, 2012 11:34 EST
Shinzo Abe, the man set to become Japan's next prime minister, wasted no time after his election victory on Sunday in staking Tokyo's claim on islands at the centre of a dispute with China.
Goal-line technology works, says Blatter
Dec 15, 2012 03:35 EST
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Saturday that goal-line technology "works" and that referees were happy to see it implemented, as a trial of rival systems at the Club World Cup in Japan enters its final stages.
Mitsubishi Aircraft in 100 jet deal with SkyWest
Dec 13, 2012 04:53 EST
Mitsubishi Aircraft said Thursday it has signed a deal with US-based carrier SkyWest for 100 jets worth $4.2 billion, with an option to buy another 100 planes, in a "major order" for the Japanese firm.
Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft in 100-jet deal with SkyWest
Dec 13, 2012 03:03 EST
Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft said Thursday it has signed a deal with US-based SkyWest for 100 jets worth $4.2 billion, with an option to buy another 100 planes.
Brazil's Corinthians reach Club World Cup final
Dec 12, 2012 08:54 EST
Brazilian giants Corinthians overcame Egypt's Al Ahly 1-0 in the last four of the Club World Cup in Japan on Wednesday to set up a likely final against European champions Chelsea.
Hiroshima beat Ulsan Hyundai in Club World Cup
Dec 12, 2012 05:30 EST
J-League winners Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated Asian champions Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea 3-2 to seal fifth place at the Club World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
Chelsea's Oscar out to make amends
Dec 11, 2012 22:51 EST
Chelsea's Brazilian star Oscar says the bitter memory of a shock semi-final defeat at the Club World Cup two years ago makes him even more determined the lift the trophy this year.
Corinthians set to raise Club World Cup decibels
Dec 11, 2012 11:57 EST
Legions of Corinthians fans are set to raise the roof at the Club World Cup in Japan on Wednesday when the Brazilian giants line up in the semi-finals against Egypt's Al Ahly.
Japanese car sales in China rocket 72% in November
Dec 10, 2012 11:18 EST
Japanese passenger car sales in China soared 72.2 percent in November, an industry group said Monday, after demand slumped in a furious territorial row between the world's second- and third-biggest economies.
Japan's struggling Renesas to raise up to $2.43 bn
Dec 10, 2012 03:44 EST
Struggling Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics said Monday it would raise up to $2.43 billion from a share sale and a separate capital injection to rescue its troubled balance sheet.
Bragging rights on the line in Asian showdown
Dec 10, 2012 02:55 EST
Asian bragging rights will be at stake when South Korean side Ulsan Hyundai face Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a potentially feisty Club World Cup clash on Wednesday.
Monterrey upbeat ahead of Chelsea clash
Dec 09, 2012 23:53 EST
Monterrey boss Victor Vucetich is confident the Mexican side can come out on top in their daunting Club World Cup semi-final clash against Champions League holders Chelsea on Thursday.
Al Ahly boss admits need for homework
Dec 09, 2012 23:37 EST
The coach of African champions Al Ahly, Hossam El-Badry, admits he has to do his homework on Corinthians before his side's semi-final against the Brazilian giants in the Club World Cup.
Monterrey set up glamour Chelsea tie
Dec 09, 2012 09:04 EST
European champions Chelsea will face Monterrey in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup after the Mexican side defeated South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai 3-1 in Japan on Sunday.
Japan heist unsolved, 44 years on
Dec 09, 2012 08:13 EST
On a rainy morning in December 1968, a police motorcyclist screeched to a halt in front of a cash-laden Tokyo bank vehicle and ordered four men to get out, warning it was about to explode.
Japan heist unsolved, 44 years on
Dec 08, 2012 23:03 EST
On a rainy morning in December 1968, a police motorcyclist screeched to a halt in front of a cash-laden Tokyo bank vehicle and ordered four men to get out, warning it was about to explode.
Hawk-Eye firm hopes for 'phantom goal'
Dec 08, 2012 12:43 EST
Hawk-Eye chiefs are hoping for a Frank Lampard-like "ghost goal" at the Club World Cup, its managing director said Saturday, as the goal-line technology prepares to make its competitive debut.
