Business / Corporate Sep 29, 2021
Toyota's August global output mark is the first fall in a year amid parts crunch
The world's top-selling automaker has trimmed its output outlook for fiscal 2021 through next March to 9 million units.
Business / Corporate Sep 29, 2021
Nissan will reach 2% profit margin goal despite COVID-19 parts pain, CEO says
by River Davis and Masatsugu Horie
Achieving the target set out last year in Nissan's turnaround plan would be a positive sign the carmaker is holding up despite the shortages plaguing the industry.
Business / Corporate Sep 13, 2021
Toyota shares dip after unveiling more production cuts
by River Davis
The announcement surprised the market as Toyota had been largely unaffected by parts shortages that have rattled competitors.
Business Sep 8, 2021
Japan reports ¥1.91 trillion current account surplus in July, up 24.5% on year
The figure was boosted by increased exports to China and the United States as demand continued to recover from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Finance Ministry said.
Business / Corporate Aug 30, 2021
Toyota global output up 11.9% in July, but chip crunch weighs heavy
The output grew for the 11th straight month but the rate of rise was well below the 41.2% gain in June.
Business / Corporate Aug 22, 2021
Top Toyota supplier Denso expects production at the automaker to recover quickly
by River Davis and Tsuyoshi Inajima
Denso, Toyota's top supplier, says production at the automaker should recover swiftly, leaving Denso on track to beat its own profit forecast for the current fiscal year.
Business / Corporate Aug 20, 2021
Toyota cuts show how COVID-19 is ravaging even the best supply planners
by River Davis and Craig Trudell
Toyota’s efforts to stockpile enough chips to ride out supply disruptions only protected the firm for so long before it too succumbed to the shortages eviscerating automakers.
Business Aug 18, 2021
Japan's exports rose 37% in July on year, as virus rebound continues
by Keita Nakamura
Rising for the fifth month in a row, exports totaled ¥7.36 trillion ($67 billion), lifted by robust shipments of cars, auto parts semiconductors and chip-making equipment.
Business / Corporate | Regional voices: Chubu Aug 9, 2021
Aichi auto parts supplier helps smaller firms in supply chain go carbon neutral
Helping subsuppliers decarbonize is essential for achieving overall carbon neutrality in the manufacturing process.
Business / Corporate Jul 28, 2021
Toyota to halt more production lines in Japan as COVID-19 disrupts supply chain
The automaker will suspend another three assembly lines in Japan for several days in August due to impacts of the spread of infections in Vietnam.
Business / Corporate Jul 23, 2021
Toyota halts its three Thailand plants as COVID-19 spread hits parts supply
The three plants in the suburbs of Bangkok serve as key production bases for the Japanese carmaker in Southeast Asia.
Business Jul 21, 2021
Japan's exports up 23.2% in first half showing sharpest rise in 11 years
by Keita Nakamura
The figures reflect the global economic recovery from the slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Finance Ministry.