Hino may build plant for exports to Russia-paper

TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Truck maker Hino Motors Ltd (7205.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) is considering building a new assembly plant on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido for export to Russia, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Thursday.

It said Hino, a Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) group firm, may also use the plant to export trucks to Europe via Russia. (Reporting by Edwina Gibbs)