Made in Japan, but it might not be for long
More firms face a tough choice over whether or not to move production in Japan overseas to escape the impact of the relentless rise of the yen.
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Supply-chain woes hit more Sony plants
A shortage of parts will force Sony to cut production or suspend output at five more plants in Japan following the country's catastrophic earthquake.
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Chip prices jump as Japan disaster hits tech supplies
Prices for key technology components spiked as the toll on Japan's infrastructure mounted after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.
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Honda to recall nearly 700 000 vehicles
Japanese carmaker Honda on Thursday said it was recalling 693 497 vehicles worldwide due to defective parts.
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Honda recalls 412 000 US vehicles
Honda is recalling 412 000 vehicles in the US because of complaints from drivers that brake pedals feel "soft".
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Honda expands airbag recall as more Toyotas probed
Honda said it would recall another 440 000 cars around the world for faulty airbags as rival Toyota faced probes over its largest safety crisis.
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Honda SA recalls Jazz vehicles for safety checks
Honda SA has issued a safety recall of its previous generation Jazz vehicles for inspection following the death of a toddler in a car fire last year.
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Nissan reports first annual loss in a decade
Nissan, Japan's third top carmaker, reported a ¥233,7-billion annual net loss, its first yearly loss in a decade.
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Honda sells Formula One team to Brawn
Honda said on Friday that it had sold its Formula One team to former principal Ross Brawn.
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VWSA to shed 400 jobs
Volkswagen SA said on Friday it had been forced to take steps to address the economic crisis and would shed up to 400 jobs.
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