Archive for the “Japan” Category

Feb 16 2010

More deaths may be linked to recalled Toyotas

Posted by doris in Auto, Japan, Recall, Toyota

Full Story at msnbc.com

WASHINGTON – Complaints of deaths connected to sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles has surged in recent weeks, with the alleged death toll reaching 34 since 2000, according to new consumer data gathered by the government.

Complaints to a database maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the popular Toyota Prius hybrid grew by nearly 1,000 in just over a week.

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Apr 13 2009

Asia markets rise on Japan stimulus, China lending

Posted by doris in Asia, Business, China, Economy, Financial, Government, Investors, Japan, Money, Stimulus, Stocks

Full Story At

HONG KONG – Asian markets gained more ground Monday as Japan’s new $150 billion stimulus plan and upbeat news about Chinese bank lending boosted hopes for recovery in the region’s major economies.

Trade was thinner than normal with many investors still away for a public holiday and several markets closed. A stronger dollar combined with Tokyo’s latest measures helped exporters like Mazda and Nissan. Oil prices slipped to near $51 a barrel.

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