Corporations posted record profits in fiscal 2003, thanks to streamlining efforts and strong core-business performance.
They firms need to do more, however, if they are to lead the economy to a sustainable recovery.
Toyota Motor Corp. reported a net profit of 1 trillion yen for the year, mainly due to brisk sales in North America. It is the first Japanese corporation to achieve this feat.
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