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Isuzu, Cummins Agree to Start Tie-Up Talks

October 4, 2018

Tokyo- Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors Ltd. said Thursday that it has agreed with U.S. engine maker Cummins Inc. to enter talks on forming a comprehensive partnership in power source business. The collaboration is expected to include joint development of environment-friendly

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Honda N-Box Remains Best-Selling Car in Japan in April-Sept.

October 4, 2018

Tokyo- Honda Motor Co.’s N-Box was the best-selling automobile in Japan in April-September, topping the fiscal first-half new car sales rankings for the second straight year, industry data showed Thursday. Its sales came to 117,100 units in the first six

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Honda, GM to Tie Up on Self-Driving Tech

October 4, 2018

New York- Major Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. and U.S. industry leader General Motors Co. said Wednesday that they will jointly develop autonomous driving technology to win intensifying global competition. Under the tie-up deal, Honda will invest 750 million dollars

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Peso slumps to near 13-year low of P54.32 against US dollar

October 4, 2018

The Philippine peso closed to a near 13-year low of P54,32 against the US dollar after hitting an intraday low of P54.41 in morning trading on Thursday. The peso last hit these levels on Nov 24, 2005 when it closed

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Philippine economy to remain strong despite global uncertainty, inflation

October 4, 2018

Despite rising global uncertainty and inflationary pressures, the Philippine economy is poised to remain strong and is projected to grow at 6.5 percent in 2018, 6.7 percent in 2019, and 6.6 percent in 2020, according to the Philippines Economic Update (PEU) released

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Isuzu Eyes Tie-Up with U.S. Engine Maker

October 4, 2018

Tokyo- Isuzu Motors Ltd. will start discussions on cooperating with major U.S. engine maker Cummins Inc. in developing next-generation engines for trucks to meet stronger emission regulations, informed sources said Wednesday. The companies will aim to reach agreement on details

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Sharp to Release Smartphone with Japan-Made OLED Display

October 4, 2018

Tokyo- Sharp Corp. said Wednesday that it will release by the end of this year a new smartphone, Aquos zero, with an organic light-emitting diode display, also manufactured by the Japanese electronics maker. According to Sharp, it will be the

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New NAFTA Deal to Affect Japanese Automakers

October 3, 2018

Tokyo- A deal announced on Sunday to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement could lead to a sharp increase in the costs of Japanese automakers’ “cash-cow” operations in the region, industry sources said. The new deal, which the U.S.

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