TOKYO -- Toyota is recalling about 1.1 million of its Corolla and Matrix models in part due to the potential of solder joint cracking in the engine-control unit.

WASHINGTON -- A new report from the US Government Accountability Office recommends greater Environmental Protection Agency oversight for used electronics, and more legislative involvement.

HANOI -- Taiwan-based companies have invested $22.58 billion to date in Vietnam, ranking the island nation second among direct investors there.

SINGAPORE -- Electronics production in Singapore grew 24.5% year-over-year, but slowed from the breakneck 52.8% growth pace in June.

SON, THE NETHERLANDS – Neways Electronics swung to a first-half net profit on a 25% year-over-year jump in revenue.

SAN FRANCISCO – Companies looking to cut end-product costs would be well-served by studying the host of available design for reuse/recycling options.

SHENZHEN – EMS firm SinoHub Inc. reported second-quarter sales of $43.9 million, up 39.9% year-over-year.

SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Raven Industries today announced record sales and earnings for its second quarter ended July 31 on growing demand in energy, precision agriculture and military surveillance.

WASHINGTON -- Companies pared capital spending on durable goods last month, according to the latest US Commerce Department figures.

GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS -- Top 25 EMS company 3CEMS plans to go public in 2013, and has set a goal of $1 billion in revenues by that time.

BANGKOK – Ellsworth Adhesives has launched Ellsworth Adhesives (Thailand) Ltd. here.

The company will provide local support to Thai customers with technical support, local stocking and more delivery options.

Staff here will focus on building accounts and managing customer service, developing sales and marketing initiatives, and providing financial and administrative management.

The firm distributes adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, soldering products, surface preparations, specialty chemicals, maintenance and repair products and dispensing equipment.

EL SEGUNDO – Concerns are rising in the US and India over perceived security risks associated with using Chinese-made telecommunications equipment, potentially slowing global sales growth for China’s major gear makers, says iSuppli Corp.