Toyota recalls 155,000 Prius and Lexus vehicles in U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp. announced early Tuesday in Washington that it would recall another three models in the United States -- covering 155,000 vehicles -- one day ahead of a congressional hearing. This is the third round of recalls by the auto giant in the last two weeks.

Toyota may cut 2010 sales forecast

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Rate of inflation "still low"

Central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said yesterday China´s inflation rate remains "relatively low", amid ongoing debate among officials and economists on when policymakers should raise interest rates to rein in rising inflation and asset prices.

Taiwan leader: Trade pact with mainland crucial

Taiwan´s leader Ma Ying-jeou has said that the island needs a proposed trade pact with the mainland. He said the Economic Cooperation and Framework Agreement would help the island increase jobs and its competitiveness.

China bankcard holders´ Jan. consumer confidence higher: BCCI index

Chinese bankcard holders´ consumer confidence in January was up year on year, according to an index issued jointly by China Unionpay and Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday.

Cross-Straits travel rush underway

The travel rush has begun for the Spring Festival and air traffic across the Taiwan Strait is also seeing a surge. More than 45-thousand passengers are expected to make the trip over the holiday.