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Sony posts quarterly loss

Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony has reported a 19.3 billion yen loss for the July-September quarter.

Profits fall at Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines said on Thursday net profit for the six months to September dropped 17.8 percent, as the strong yen and rising fuel costs hit its bottom line.

Nippon Steel reports first half profit

Japan steelmaker Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp, the world’s second-biggest steelmaker, has reported a profit in its fiscal first half.

India’s central bank raises repo rate

India’s new central bank governor has raised the benchmark repo rate, at which it lends to commercial banks, for a second consecutive month by a quarter of one percent to 7.75 percent.

Toyota still world’s top carmaker

Japanese carmaker Toyota has retained its lead over rival GM, January to September global sales figures show.

Vettel clinches fourth world title following win in India

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel clinched his fourth consecutive world title with victory in the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Samsung issues China apology

Samsung Electronics has said it “sincerely apologises” to Chinese consumers following a broadcast on Chinese Central Television (CCTV) claimed that several models of its phones – including Galaxy S3 and Note2 – were malfunctioning.

China Mobile quarterly profit falls on tougher competition

Quarterly profit at the world’s largest phone company, China Mobile, has fallen due to tougher competition, the company has announced.

Japan posts September trade deficit

Japan posted a trade deficit for the 15th month in a row in September as a weak yen pushed up import costs.

China reports third quarter growth

China’s gross domestic product expanded 7.8 percent year-on-year in July-September, the first rise in three quarters.