Japanese electronics maker Sony Corp said it will cut 8,000 jobs, scale back investments and pull out of unprofitable businesses as part of restructuring efforts to shave 100 billion yen ($1.1 billion) in costs.

Sony Corp's headquarters is seen in Tokyo July 6, 2007. [Agencies]

Sony had said in October that it would close some plants, reduce capital spending and cut jobs to cope with the tough business environment.

(China Daily December 9, 2008)