Daily brief
Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have announced plans to expand their car production at a joint factory in France, a move that will increase their output capacity in the European market.
Weak economic growth data from Japan contributed to declines in several Asian stock markets.
Japan's Sojitz Corp. will expand its imports of rare earths from Australia to reduce reliance on China.
Japanese retail giant Takashimaya will open a shopping mall in Hanoi's most expensive land area.
Japan has resumed power transmission from a reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest (ongoing coverage).