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Osamu Suzuki, longtime head of Japanese automaker, dies at 94
Published on 27/12/2024
» TOKYO - Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a key role in turning India into a flourishing auto market, has died aged 94.
Mitsubishi applies for BoI's frozen EV programme
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/06/2018
» Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is the eighth car manufacturer to join the Board of Investment's (BoI) electric vehicle (EV) scheme, even though the BoI has frozen applications after awarding only one permit to Toyota since mid-2017.
Japan officials raid Suzuki HQ over fuel-testing scandal
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's transport ministry raided small-car maker Suzuki's headquarters Friday in the wake of its shock admission that it used improper fuel-testing methods for years, affecting millions of cars.
Suzuki to go it alone after VW row ends
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 01/09/2015
» Tokyo/Berlin: Suzuki Motor Corp, stung by its failed co-operation with Volkswagen AG, now plans to defend its hard-won independence.
Proton turns to Suzuki for help
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 17/06/2015
» SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Malaysia's national car producer Proton Holdings Bhd and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp on Monday signed a pact on exploring the possibility of the latter making compact and small cars for the former.
Indonesia gets $74b business commitments
Kyodo News, Published on 29/03/2015
» Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has brought back business commitments worth a total of US$74.34 billion in various planned projects and investments from his weeklong state visits to Japan and China through Saturday, a senior government official said.
India PM Modi courts investors during Japan trip
AFP, Published on 02/09/2014
» TOKYO - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought to reassure investors that his reformist agenda would translate into better governance for Asia's third-largest economy.
Tokyo Motor Show focuses on eco-friendly cars
AFP, Published on 20/11/2013
» Eco-friendly cars were in the spotlight as the Tokyo Motor Show opened Wednesday, with Toyota unveiling a new model and Nissan touting its aerodynamic BladeGlider for energy-conscious drivers.
Japan cast as villain in global currency war drama
AFP, Published on 13/02/2013
» Japan is being cast as the villain in a heated currency drama, accused of driving down the yen's value to shore up its fragile economy, as a statement from financial powers fails to reassure markets ahead of G20 talks.
N. Korea launches rocket: Live Report
AFP, Published on 12/12/2012
» This ends AFP's Live Report on the launch of a long-range rocket by North Korea, which came just days before the first anniversary of its former ruler's death and which caught many observers by surprise.