import into Vietnam came from 3 main markets: Indonesia (8,698 units), Thailand (4,774 units), and China (4,075 units). As for auto parts and components, USD 472 million worth were imported in May, primarily from China (USD 172 million), South Korea (USD 87.5 million), Thailand (USD 62.8 million), Japan (USD 56.9 million), Indonesia (USD 30 million), and India (USD 29.2 million). In the first 5 months of 2025, Vietnam imported 84,045 CBU vehicle...

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Trump says Japan could buy more U.S. oil, other goods for tariff deal On June 29 in an interview on Fox News Sunday Morning Futures, U.S. President Trump noted that among other countries including South Korea and India, that he and Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba have so far failed to reach a deal on tariffs.  Trump said that with his approaching July 9 deadline, resulting from his 90-day pause on the implementation of country-specific ...

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Six companies including Honda, Denso establish BlueRebirth Council to expand use of recycled materials in new vehicles in Japan On June 30, Denso, Toray Industries, Nomura Research Institute, Honda Motor, MATEC, and REVER announced the establishment of the BlueRebirth Council. Initiated by these six companies, the Council aims to expand use of recycled materials in new vehicles. The Council will engage in discussions and research, as well as adva...

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Honda announces changes to plan for new next-generation fuel cell module plant in Japan On June 30, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has decided to make changes to the previously announced plan to begin operation of a plant in Mooka City, Tochigi, Japan, dedicated to production of the next-generation fuel cell module. The original plan was to utilize part of the land and buildings of a former Honda Powertrain Unit Factory in Mooka City, an...

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Daihatsu to suspend operations at some plants in Japan due to parts supply shortages On June 30, Daihatsu Motor Co., LTD. announced that it will temporarily suspend production at some vehicle production lines in Japan due to a shortage of parts supply from suppliers. The Shiga (Ryuo) Plant No.2 will be shut down for a total of four days from July 8 to 11 (Operations will be suspended from the night shift on July 8). Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd...

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May 2025 global production of Japan’s 8 OEMs decreases for the first time in 4 months The May 2025 global automobile production volume of Japan’s 8 passenger carmakers announced on June 27 totaled 1,971,394 units for a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 3.5%, the first decline in four months. This is attributable to decreased sales in China, where they have lagged the competition for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as the sluggish Asian market...

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Japan White Paper on International Economy and Trade mentions a severe global economic slowdown due to U.S. Trump administration tariffs On June 27, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published its 2025 White Paper on International Economy and Trade. The Ministry has analyzed that the increase in U.S. tariffs in April was historically severe, and that the uncertainty of the U.S. Trump administration’s policies is depressin...

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a team to get through this difficult period. We are carrying out tasks through thorough in-house communication.” Shareholders asked questions concerning Suzuki’s stance on mini electric vehicles (EVs) and investment performance. Concerning mini EVs, President Suzuki responded, “Most users in Japan drive only 30 kilometers a day. To determine whether it is best to create make cars with a heavy battery  will design and make  cars that take...

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een, JBL audio, digital rearview mirror, heated and ventilated seats, and 2,400 W power outlets. Regarding safety, the 4Runner offers eight airbags and Toyota Safety Sense, including advanced driver assistance features for enhanced protection both on and off the road. The new 4Runner is produced in Japan and is now available in Mexico at MXN 1,200,000 for the Limited and MXN 1,331,400 for the TRD Pro, the latter limited to just 150 units. (Toyota...

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to USD 9.5 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 6.17 billion, up 20.5% year-over-year. In May alone, imports grew 15.5% to USD 1.9 billion, while exports remained stable at USD 682.3 million. China remains Brazil’s top supplier, with USD 1.72 billion in shipments, followed by the U.S. and Japan. The increase in imports is linked to the recent appreciation of the real against the dollar amid uncertainty surrounding the U.S. administratio...

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oyota Motor Corporation’s Cambridge South plant in Ontario, Canada, which produces the Lexus RX, and Toyota Motor Corporation’s Georgetown 3, Kentucky, plant, which produces the Lexus ES. The Gold Plant Quality Award for the Asia Pacific region goes to Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tahara Lexus, Japan, plant, which produces the Lexus IS, Lexus LS and Lexus NX for 26 PP100 defects. One issue that can affect some plants is problematic launches ...

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at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland, UK. It will launch in Europe in September 2025, followed by a rollout in Africa and Oceania. The new e-POWER will also be introduced in North America on the next-generation Rogue in FY26 and power the upcoming fourth-generation Elgrand minivan, set to launch in Japan in FY26. Based on Nissan press release...

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e-dimensional (3D) map data has been adopted by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) for its Honda Sensing 360+, an all-directional safety and driver-assistance technology installed on the Honda Accord. The Honda Sensing 360+ is a system installed on an additional grade of the Accord released on May 30 in Japan. The system uses high-precision 3D map data to realize hands-free driving. DMP is a supplier of high-precision 3D map data, capable of accuratel...

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JDI to raise JPY 95.6 billion from Ichigo Trust Japan Display Inc. (JDI) announced that it will raise funds of JPY 95.6 billion from Ichigo Trust Pte. Ltd. (Ichigo Trust), an investment fund and parent company of JDI. JDI will raise the funds by issuing stock acquisition rights through a third-party allotment. The company also announced that it would transfer part of its patent rights relating to liquid crystal and organic light-emitting diode (O...

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Nissan to launch all-new Skyline in Japan in FY2027 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) will shorten the development time for the all-new Skyline by 40% compared to the conventional period and launch it in Japan in fiscal Year 2027 (ending in March 2028). In Europe, the company will release the all-new Juke electric vehicle (EV), a compact SUV, in FY2026. In parallel with restructuring, Nissan is reviewing its product strategies region by region. It ...

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reviously, NSK used graphs to visualize a dedicated database and reports of data. At the same time, the application presents sentences summarized by the generated AI, making it easy for users to check the data they want to look up. It has provided the new application to more than 5,000 employees in Japan who are involved in design, production, and quality assurance. NSK plans to expand the use to outside Japan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jido...

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ril 2006. The joint venture engages in production and sales of phenol and its derivatives in Shanghai. In fiscal years 2023 and 2024, SSMC posted net losses for the two consecutive years. According to Mitsui Chemicals, the dissolvement of the joint venture will have no impact on its supply chain in Japan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 26, 2025)...

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has spent JPY 7 billion to construct the new five-story technical research building equipped with laboratories and a training center, as well as offices and meeting rooms, at its Tokyo Office (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo). The new center will serve as the company’s core research and development site in Japan, and will be used by more than 200 engineers from its group companies, including Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd. (From an article in ...

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first phase of the project, Greater Than will apply its AI technology, trained for over 20+ years using real-life driving data, to uncover meaningful risk insights from the anonymized driving data and draw conclusions on the factors contributing to risk levels across different geographical areas in Japan. Greater Than will then overlay data such as road types, infrastructure, and nearby buildings to understand how external surroundings influence ...

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for the period April-June 2025 (Q1). Nissan has slipped into the negative balance due to the U.S. Trump administration's additional tariffs on automobiles, and its cost of restructuring being conducted in some regions. The automaker’s sales in its main markets including North America, China, and Japan have been sluggish. Sales are expected to fall 8.3% year-on-year to JPY 2.75 trillion. While the company posted an operating profit of JPY 1 bil...

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