World Business Report - Toyota sets record sales in 2025

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The Japanese auto giant Toyota says its global sales set a new record last year, despite trade tensions. What did Toyota do differently to others? Also, in a week where gold hit another record high, Rahul Tandon hears about what a gold boom means for Ghana. And, strong iPhone demand boosts Apple's profits, as Microsoft faces pressure over spending on data centres.

(Photo: Members of the media inspect a Toyota Yaris car displayed during a media preview at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 automobile showcase in Nonthaburi, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, 24 March 2025. Credit: by RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Published on Thursday, 29th January 2026.

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