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  Nomura Apologizes for Insider-Trading Probe

  The chief executive of Nomura said at a shareholders' meeting Wednesday that his company will improve internal controls and corporate ethics to regain trust from investors jeopardized by the insider trading probe.

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  Tepco Shareholders Approve Nationalization

  Shareholders of Tokyo Electric Power Co. approved a plan for the government to inject capital in the utility in return for a 50.1% stake.

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  Yamaha's Low-Cost Dilemma in India

  In India, ultra cheap cars and laptops target hundreds of millions of emerging consumers. Now Yamaha Motor is looking to get in on the trend with a $500 motorbike that will be its lowest priced model globally. But does ultra cheap mean extra profitable?

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  Sony, Panasonic in TV Tie-Up

  Rivals Sony and Panasonic have agreed to team up to develop next-generation flat panels and modules for TVs and large-sized displays in an alliance that is the first of its kind for the two Japanese firms.

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  BMW, Toyota Plan Tie-Up

  Luxury-car maker BMW and Japan's biggest auto maker, Toyota, plan to sign a memorandum of understanding as early as Friday on widening their cooperation to areas such as electric powertrains and lightweight construction.

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  Nissan CEO's Pay Keeps Up Its Pace

  Nissan said that Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn earned $12.38 million in the fiscal year that ended in March, retaining his status as one of the country's highest-paid corporate captains.

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  Honda: U.S. Recovery on Track

  Honda Motor's deputy chief of global sales said the auto maker will recover its unsteady footing in the U.S. market "in one swift stroke" based on a fresher vehicle line-up.

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  Former SMBC Nikko Executive Arrested

  SMBC Nikko Securities said that a former executive was arrested Monday for his alleged involvement in insider trading on a tender offer handled by the brokerage.

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  Strong Yen Dings Japan Car Exports

  Japan's three largest auto makers are signaling plans to shift more production overseas to deal with the strong yen, moves that may mark the end of the country's role as one of the world's auto export hubs.

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  Light Cars Are Heavyweights in Japan

  Minicars in Japan are growing in popularity but profit margins are small and the vehicles are too Japan-focused to export to major markets in significant numbers.

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  Yamaha Plans $500 Motorcycle in India

  Yamaha Motor plans to develop its cheapest motorcycle globally in India, to be sold for about $500, as the Japanese two-wheeler maker battles with rivals such as Honda Motor for a bigger share of the market.

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  Japanese Premier Faces Party Revolt

  Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is facing an open revolt in his ruling party over plans to raise taxes. The battle is unlikely to derail the revenue measure, but could weaken his hold on power.

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  Olympus is Not Heavenly for Sony

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  Sony Is Front-Runner in Olympus Tie-Up

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  Japan's Nuclear Restarts Worry Tourism Industry

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  BOJ Official Voices Cautious Optimism

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  Japan's Noda Wins Sales-Tax Support

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  Riskier Bets Pitched to Asia's Rising Rich

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  NTT DoCoMo Sees More Losses at Tata Teleservices

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  Asia's Local Growth Dilemma

• Pilgrims Flock to Tsunami Relic at Oregon Beach

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  Japan Airlines Applies to Relist