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Philippine, China to ink “at least 10 perhaps” projects during Xi’s visit, says Diokno

August 29, 2018

The Philippines and China are expected to sign “at least” 10 loan agreements for huge infrastructure projects with an estimated cost of P292 billion during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the country, an official said on Wednesday. In

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Japan, China Agree to Unify Quick Electric Vehicle Charger Standards

August 29, 2018

Beijing- Japanese and Chinese industry groups on Tuesday exchanged a memorandum of understanding for unifying standards for next-generation quick chargers for electric vehicle batteries. China, which has become the world’s largest automobile market, is proceeding with the installation of chargers

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Stocks, peso gain

August 28, 2018

Philippine stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the main stock index finishing one percent. The peso closed at P53.325 against the US dollar from Friday’s P53.465. Volume reached $640.85 million from the previous trading of $421.05. The Philippine Stock Exchange

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Toyota, Uber Extend Collaboration to Automated Driving

August 28, 2018

Nagoya- Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to step up collaboration with Uber Technologies Inc. to promote the development of ride-sharing vehicles using automated driving technologies. Toyota will invest 500 million dollars in Uber, the Japanese automaker’s first

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Suruga Bank Chm. Okano to Step Down over Loan Scandals

August 28, 2018

Tokyo- Suruga Bank Chairman Mitsuyoshi Okano is expected to step down to take the blame for document tampering and other irregularities at the bank over loans related to real estate for investment, including share houses, it was learned Monday. Okano,

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Toyota Group Firms to Set Up Driverless Technology JV

August 28, 2018

Nagoya- Automobile parts maker Denso Corp. and three other Toyota Motor Corp. group companies said Monday they will launch a joint venture in March 2019 to develop autonomous driving technologies. The new company will develop advanced control systems that meet

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Production Starts for Nissan’s 1st Electric Vehicle for China

August 28, 2018

Tokyo- Nissan Motor Co. said Monday that the passenger car division of its joint venture in China has begun to produce the first electric vehicle model to be launched in the Chinese market under the major Japanese automaker’s brand. The

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Sharp to Launch Compact Portable, Water-Resistant TV

August 28, 2018

Tokyo- Sharp Corp. said Monday it will launch on Sept. 20 a compact portable liquid crystal display television set that can be used anywhere inside the house. Users will be able to check recipes that they found on the Internet

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