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After a successful first run of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, the automaker is bringing it back for an encore. (9:16 pm)
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More Australians are expected to be disappointed if not angry at ANZ Bank. The bank announced on Monday a cut - not in interest rates, but in jobs (Feb 12)
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Tesla Motors Inc on Thursday showed off a prototype of its Model X, a battery-powered SUV that represents the company's bet that consumers will buy a range of electric vehicles spun from a common platform. (Feb 10)
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The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan on Wednesday announced it has earmarked some $65 million in subsidies in a bid to encourage Japanese manufacturers to reduce their reliance and consumption of precious rare earth metals and ... (Feb 09)
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The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) blamed on Thursday the Tuesday decision of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to retain the overnight cash rate at 4.25 per cent for more job losses across Australia. The union also pointed to the carbon tax as another reason why more industries are nervous. (Feb 08)
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Victoria Premier Ted Baillieu will meet on Friday with Alcoa Chief Executive Alan Cransberg in an attempt to save 600 jobs on the line. Mr Cransberg said earlier this week that the company is planning to close its Geelong plant because of the strong Australian dollar and weak metal prices. (Feb 08)
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Toyota Motor Corp. will add 400 jobs at its Indiana plant to produce the hybrid version of its Highlander sport-utility vehicle, shifting production of the SUV from Japan to the United States. (Feb 08)
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Japan's Nikkei average climbed above the 9,000 mark for the first time in three months on Wednesday, boosted by a stronger-than-expected profit outlook from Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and short-covering in index options. (Feb 08)
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Japan aims to cut domestic consumption of a heavy rare earth used widely in hybrid cars and electronics by 30 percent over the next two years as China keeps a tight grip on exports of the material, known as dysprosium. (Feb 08)
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Asian shares hit their highest level in more than five months on Wednesday and the euro hovered close to an 8-week high as investors kept hopes alive for an agreement on details of a new Greek bailout package despite further delays. (Feb 08)
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