Injured drivers get official role in Takata's U.S. bankruptcy
People injured by Takata Corp's defective air bags were given an official role in the bankruptcy of its U.S. unit on Thursday.
Fri Jul 07 2017
Japanese airbag maker Takata files for bankruptcy, gets US sponsor
In one of Japan's biggest bankruptcies, Takata is facing tens of billions of dollars in costs and liabilities resulting from almost a decade of recalls and lawsuits.
Mon Jun 26 2017
Air bag maker Takata to file for bankruptcy this month: sources
Takata Corp, the Japanese company facing billions in liabilities stemming from its defective air bag inflators, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as next week.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Takata to plead guilty, pay $1 billion U.S. penalty over air bag defects
Japan's Takata Corp on Friday agreed to plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing and pay $1 billion to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into ruptures of its air bag inflators.
Fri Jan 13 2017
Honda to recall more cars in Japan due to Takata airbag issue
Honda Motor Co on Friday said it was recalling about 443,000 vehicles including its Fit compact cars in Japan over potentially faulty air bags manufactured by Takata Corp.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Honda says not considering new lending to Takata
Honda Motor Co. said on Monday it was not considering fresh lending to Takata Corp, either on its own or as part of a group of Japanese automakers.
Mon Jan 04 2016
Honda, Takata settle airbag suits, lose round in class action case
A US judge has rejected a bid by air bag manufacturer Takata Corp and Honda Motor Co to toss out a class-action lawsuit on behalf of millions of owners with potentially faulty airbag inflators.
Fri Dec 04 2015
Nissan joins automakers dropping Takata air bag inflators
Nissan Motor Co said on Saturday it will not use air bag inflators made by Japanese auto parts supplier Takata Corp in its cars.
Sat Nov 07 2015
Takata to redesign part linked to fatal air-bag explosions
About half the replacement air-bag kits that Takata Corp. shipped to automakers last month have inflators made by competitors.
Tue Jun 02 2015
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024