And without sufficient competition would lead to a high price tag. Fewer people in thailand are buying new cars and the downturn is hitting japanese automakers especially hard. Ramin mellegard joins us from the business desk. Thailand is a key market for japanese automakers. Major market, catherine. And thats a big focus for the major brands here and they account for 90 of the nations market. Theyve also manufacturing bases in thailand. But vehicle sales in thailand slid more than 16 from the same period a year ago. A survey by Toyota Motors shows 377,000 vehicles by all makers were sold in the southeastern nation asian nation during the six months. The figures even lower than last years when a coup dented sales. Toyota sales are down 25 . Sales at is uz you were off 16. 7 and honda 15. 9 . The president of toyota motor thailand says hes revising down toyotas forecast for 2015 of Overall Vehicle sales in thailand from 120,000 units to below 800,000. Translator thailands Economic Situat
And without sufficient competition would lead to a high price tag. Fewer people in thailand are buying new cars and the downturn is hitting japanese automakers especially hard. Ramin mellegard joins us from the business desk. Thailand is a key market for japanese automakers. Major market, catherine. And thats a big focus for the major brands here and they account for 90 of the nations market. Theyve also manufacturing bases in thailand. But vehicle sales in thailand slid more than 16 from the same period a year ago. A survey by Toyota Motors shows 377,000 vehicles by all makers were sold in the southeastern nation asian nation during the six months. The figures even lower than last years when a coup dented sales. Toyota sales are down 25 . Sales at is uz you were off 16. 7 and honda 15. 9 . The president of toyota motor thailand says hes revising down toyotas forecast for 2015 of Overall Vehicle sales in thailand from 120,000 units to below 800,000. Translator thailands Economic Situat
For its actions in the war. He also used the words colonial rule, and aggression. Leaders in neighboring countries had been watching closely to see if abe would include those expressions. The Prime Minister also spoke about repentance prehe described japans pledge to follow a different course after the war. Translator we shall abandon colonial rule forever. And respect the right of selfdetermination of all peoples throughout the world. With deep repentance for the war, japan made that pledge. While taking silent pride in the path we have walked as a peaceloving nation for as long as 70 years, we remain determined never to deviate from this steadfast course. Abe also touched on ending disputes over history. Translator in japan the postwar generations now exceed 80 of its population. We must not let our children, grandchildren, and even further generations to come who have nothing to do with that war be predestined to apologize. Abe explained his generation has a responsibility not to pa
Destroyed evidence had she not been detained. Park was transported to a jail on the outskirts of seoul. Shes the third former south korean president to be arrested and the first in 22 years. Prosecutors can keep park in custody until april 19th. But local media are reporting she may be indicted before april 17th when the president ial Election Campaign officially begins. Prosecutors are concerned if shes still being held that could influence the election on may 9th. Nhk World Reports on peoples reaction to the arrest of the former president and how shes faring behind bars. Reporter park geunhye is being held inside a detention facility behind me, the same facility thats holding at least two other people at the center of the corruption scandal. Her longtime friend, choi soonsil and the vice chairman of samsung electronics. The arrest, of course, is what everyone is talking about. Its the lead item on newscasts and on the front page of every newspaper. Among the public, there seems to be
Change is now international law. More than 190 countries and territories have agreed to follow the framework. And in a land known for its endearing mascots, we visit a company that creates designs with just the right amount of cute. South koreas president says shell cooperate with investigators on a Corruption Scandal involving her friend. Park geunhye once again apologized. Translator i am again deeply story from the bottom of my heart for causing so much disappointment and concern. I will sincerely comply with the prosecutors investigation if it is needed. I will even agree to submit to a special investigation. This would be the first time that a sitting south korean president is subject to such an investigation. Prosecutors arrested choi soonsil on sunday. Shes been a friend of parks for more than 40 years. Choi is suspected of conspireing with former president ial aide an chongbum. Choi is also suspected of trying to defraud the organizations out of about 600,000. On friday there w