Hanoi / AFP Vietnam’s economy slowed in the first half of 2016, official figures showed on Wednesday, with a severe regional drought and a spate of fish deaths adding to losses caused by turmoil in global markets. GDP growth dropped to 5.52 percent in the first six months compared to 6.32 percent in the same period last year. The …

  Tokyo / Bloomberg Toyota Motor Corp. said it’s recalling about 3.4 million vehicles to repair separate flaws involving leaky fuel tanks and curtain air bags that may crack and injure occupants. The larger fuel tank recall affects 2.87 million vehicles worldwide, including Prius hybrids and Corolla compacts, the company said in an e-mail. Toyota said fuel emissions control canisters …

  Tokyo / AFP India’s 10-year bond yield was near a six-week low as a pickup in monsoon rains eased concern that a reduction in crop output will stoke food costs. Total rainfall has been 13 percent below normal since June 1, according to the weather department. The shortfall was 25 percent mid-June. Investors are drawing comfort from this year’s …