*** Japan Times E-mail News Service *** __________ Thursday, December 2, 2010 ________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES ========================= [BUSINESS NEWS] Toyota may license hybrid tech to partner FAW Group of China Toyota Motor Corp. is negotiating a deal to license its expertise in hybrid vehicles and to supply car parts to its Chinese partner, FAW Group Corp., company sources say. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20101202a1.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Mail over 453 grams OK: Japan Post Japan Post Co. resumes accepting airmail packages weighing 453 grams (1 pound) or heavier bound for the U.S. because the carrier now has secured transportation means for such packages. [MORE] -> http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20101202a1.html --- [NATIONAL NEWS] Prefectures launch regional alliance An alliance of seven prefectures in western Japan, the first of its kind, was launched Wednesday to strengthen administrative partnerships. 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