Nippon Steel takes on carmaker over patent infringement in rare customer challenge
Decision defies 1965 deal and will strain relations between the two Asian allies
Top court in Seoul rules Japanese steelmaker must compensate victims of forced labour
China reforms and economic growth drive profitability to its highest level in a decade
Train operator JR West apologises as quality scandals beset industrial sector
Lenders weigh financial support to stave off credit crunch concerns
Protectionism does seem to work for this industry
Struggling steel pipes manufacturer will use funds to help finance its restructuring
Analysts question if steelmaker’s plan to boost profits will succeed
Steel manufacturer to close some plants as energy price falls bite
Debt weighs heavily on Netherlands-listed steel giant
Court order the latest setback for businesses fighting politically contentious claims
Japanese stocks face not only a slowing global economy, but increasing problems at home
Alabama plant emerges as battleground in fight to supply automotive industry
