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Honda's profit for the fiscal first quarter doubled to 456.9 billion yen, driven by strong sales in the U.S. and India, despite challenges in China. The company is recovering from a historic annual loss linked to costly electric-vehicle plans and U.S. policy impacts, and now forecasts a return to profitability this fiscal year.

Honda's profit for the fiscal first quarter doubled to 456.9 billion yen ($2.9 billion), driven by strong sales in the U.S. and India. The company is recovering from a record annual loss linked to costly electric-vehicle plans and U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, which impacted EV adoption and profitability. Honda raised its profit forecast for the current fiscal year to 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion).

Toyota reported a nearly doubled profit for Q1 2025 due to strong U.S. and Indian demand and a favorable yen-dollar exchange rate. Net profit rose to 1.48 trillion yen ($9.4 billion), with sales increasing 10% to 13.5 trillion yen ($85 billion). The company faces challenges from Middle East instability and a Kumamoto earthquake disrupting production.

Toyota reported a nearly doubled profit of 1.48 trillion yen for the fiscal first quarter due to strong demand in the U.S. and India, combined with a favorable yen exchange rate. The automaker faces challenges from Middle East political instability affecting shipping routes and a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.

Toyota reported a nearly doubled profit of 1.48 trillion yen for the fiscal first quarter, driven by strong sales in the U.S. and India and a favorable yen exchange rate. The company faces challenges from a Middle East shipping disruption and an earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, but expects robust hybrid and electric vehicle sales through 2030.

Japanese authorities ended a five-day search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto, following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that killed 34 people. The mall's second floor collapsed due to an explosion from a suspected gas leak, resulting in five survivors rescued and seven bodies recovered. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged teams to 'not leave anyone behind' as challenges like water shortages and extreme heat impacted over 70,000 homes.

Sony reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter due to increased demand for games. However, the company warned of a negative impact from the earthquake in southwestern Kumamoto.

The death toll from an earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34. Search operations are ongoing in the Kumamoto area, particularly at a collapsed mall site where significant damage occurred.

The death toll from an earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34. Search efforts are ongoing in the Kumamoto area, particularly at a collapsed mall site with significant damage.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused 34 confirmed deaths, damaged infrastructure including a mall and factory, and left over 9,000 people in shelters. Search efforts continue at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima and a factory in Yatsushiro, with 11 rescued and 18 confirmed dead at those sites.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused 34 confirmed deaths, injured over 80 people, and damaged infrastructure including a mall and factory. Rescue operations continued at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, where seven were found dead and 11 rescued, and a factory in Yatsushiro, where nine were confirmed dead.

A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto on Kyushu Island, Japan, causing significant damage to a shopping mall, factory, and multiple homes. Self Defense Forces personnel and rescue workers are searching for survivors in the aftermath.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area killed 25 people, injured 86, and left thousands without power or shelter. Survivors are staying in evacuation centers, vehicles, and temporary shelters amid heatstroke risks and ongoing aftershocks.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, killing 25 people and injuring 86. Survivors face challenges with power outages, heat risks, and shelter shortages, as evacuees sleep in cars, tents, and shelters. The Kumamoto prefectural government confirmed 25 deaths linked to the disaster, with nine more under investigation.

Shoppers at Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, Japan fled after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck on July 28. An hour later, a large explosion was reported inside the mall.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area killed 25 people and injured 86, with rescue efforts facing diminishing hope for survivors. Thousands remain in evacuation centers due to damaged infrastructure, power outages, and heatstroke risks as temperatures rise.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 23 people (with a higher police tally of 28) and injuring 63, causing widespread damage including collapsed structures and power outages. Rescue efforts continue as survivors face challenges like heat stroke risks and displacement in shelters or cars.

Rescuers in the Kumamoto area of Kyushu, Japan, are working after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with the death toll rising to 23 and hope fading for survivors.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area caused at least 23 deaths, 63 injuries, and significant damage, including a mall explosion and factory chimney collapse. Rescue efforts continue as hope fades for survivors, with thousands displaced and infrastructure disrupted.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area caused at least 23 deaths, 63 injuries, and significant damage, including a mall explosion and collapsed structures. Rescuers face diminishing hope for finding survivors.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area in southwestern Japan, killing 23 people, injuring 63, and causing significant damage including a mall explosion and factory chimney collapse. Rescue efforts continue as hope for finding survivors dwindles, with thousands displaced and infrastructure disrupted.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Japan killed 18 people, including a foreigner, and injured 62. Rescue efforts focused on the damaged Aeon Mall in Kashima, where a gas explosion caused additional casualties, and a factory collapse in Yatsushiro that killed five.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area killed 18 people and injured 62, with rescuers searching for survivors in damaged buildings like the Aeon Mall in Kashima city and a 16th-century Buddhist temple. A gas explosion at the mall and collapsed structures intensified the crisis, while rising heat complicated rescue efforts.

An earthquake in southwestern Japan killed 18 people, including a Vietnamese technical intern, and injured 62 others. The Aeon Mall in Kashima collapsed, trapping people and causing four deaths, while a factory chimney collapse killed five. Rescuers searched rubble amid heat and concerns about rising casualties.

A powerful earthquake and explosion struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing destruction and raising fears of a high death toll. The Aeon shopping mall in Kumamoto was destroyed by the disaster.

Rescue teams in southern Japan are searching for trapped survivors after a powerful earthquake, with the death toll rising to at least 13. Toyota and Honda have suspended factory operations in Kumamoto until Friday due to ongoing aftershocks and recovery efforts.

A powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on Kyushu, Japan, damaging a shopping mall, factory, and multiple homes. Self Defense Forces personnel and rescue workers are searching for survivors.

Hongkongers in Japan's earthquake-affected Kumamoto city are offering rides to stranded travelers. A Hong Kong tour group confirmed their safety and departure, while social media posts show locals providing assistance to fellow visitors.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, killed 13 people and left many missing, prompting rescue operations at damaged structures like Aeon Mall and Nippon Paper Industries' factory. Infrastructure disruptions include suspended bullet train services, power outages, and damaged Kumamoto Castle. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized urgent rescue efforts amid a heat wave.

The death toll from a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto area has risen to 13 after the newly reopened Aeon Mall collapsed. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the fatalities and emphasized ongoing rescue efforts for the missing.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 13 people and trapping seven others. Rescue operations are ongoing at damaged structures like the Aeon Mall in Kashima Town and the Nippon Paper Industries Co. factory, with the Japan Self Defense Forces assisting. The quake caused infrastructure damage, including a derailed train and damage to Kumamoto Castle, and injured over 90 people.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 13 people and damaging structures like the Aeon Mall and Yatsuhiro Shrine. Rescue operations continue for the missing, with Japan's Self Defense Forces assisting in recovery efforts. The quake also caused a train derailment and damage to Kumamoto Castle, which was previously affected by a 2016 earthquake.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing a shopping mall to collapse, a bridge to buckle, a paper factory's chimney to collapse, and damaging several homes. At least 50 people are injured, and dozens are unaccounted for.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing building collapses, injuries, and damage to historical landmarks. The Aeon Mall partially collapsed, trapping shoppers, while Kumamoto Castle and a shrine sustained damage. Over 50 people were injured, and military forces were deployed for relief efforts.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, causing building collapses, injuries, and infrastructure damage. Rescue operations are underway, with reports of a mall collapse, derailed trains, and fires. No tsunami warning was issued, and the Japanese government has activated a task force to assess damage and coordinate response efforts.

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto in southern Japan, leading to dozens of hospitalizations and fears of many deaths after a shopping mall partially collapsed in Kahima Town.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island, causing injuries, infrastructure damage, and a temporary tsunami advisory. The government launched a task force to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts, with reports of fires, road closures, and a derailed train. No major nuclear facility damage was reported.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, causing injuries, damage to infrastructure, and a temporarily issued tsunami advisory that was later lifted. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami was observed, and the U.S. Geological Survey revised the quake’s magnitude to 6.8. Government officials reported injuries, road and building damage, and ongoing assessments of the situation.

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto in southern Japan, causing multiple house collapses and injuries. Dozens of people were hospitalized, with some trapped in damaged buildings.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. The quake is reported to have rocked the region.