In Toyota Mess, Lesson for Japan
Economists said that Toyota’s troubles show that economic change is urgently needed in Japan.

E.U. Slow to React to Toyota Safety Problems
The first problems with sticking accelerators in some Toyota models surfaced more than a year ago in Britain and Ireland. But it was only Friday - long after a global recall began - that the European Commission issued its first alert.

After Buying Spree, China Owns Stakes in Top U.S. Firms
China’s $300 billion investment fund now owns stock in some of America’s best-known brands, including Apple, Coca-Cola, and Motorola.

Google to Add Social Features to Gmail
Google will unveil add-ons to Gmail that let people post and view messages about their day-to-day activities.

Dow Closes Below 10,000 for First Time Since Nov. 4
The Dow Jones industrial average dipped below the 10,000 threshold as investors sought to overcome fears of a faltering global recovery.

SAP Ushers Out Chief as It Repairs Customer Relations
SAP, the German software maker, said Monday that it would focus on restoring its damaged customer relationships after a surprise management shake-up that cost the chief executive his job.

On the Road: A List No Hotel Wants to Be On
This year’s lists singled out the 10 "dirtiest" hotels in each of six regions — the United States, Asia, Canada, France, Italy and Britain.

A Move to Expand Falters as Kirin Ends Talks With Suntory
Kirin, the Japanese brewing giant, cited differences over management independence and transparency in a merged company as the reason for ending the talks.

Maker to Fix Airline Seats After Faking Safety Test Results
Koito Industries, whose parent is affiliated with Toyota, will fix about 150,000 seats in planes operated by 32 airlines after saying that it falsified test results.