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Honda delegates vehicle platform development to Tata Technologies unit Honda assigns vehicle platform development to Tata Technologies’ subsidiary to cut costs; the platform will serve hybrids and other electrified models …

Startup Revives Shukubo Temple Lodgings on Shikoku Henro, Opens Stays at Anrakuji Startup Temple Stay opens reservations for shukubo temple lodgings at Anrakuji in Tokushima, promoting Shikoku Henro pilgrim visits …

Japan’s Megabanks Bolster Liquidity Ahead of Potential Dollar Funding Surge MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho increase foreign-currency buffers to meet potential dollar funding demand as U.S.-Iran conflict spurs corporate needs. …

Kansai Electric and Kawasaki to Pilot Carbon Capture and Storage, Targeting Up to 90% CO2 Cuts Kansai Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries will pilot a carbon capture and storage project …

Natural Wine Finds Foothold in Tokyo Amid Climate Woes and Weak Yen Tokyo restaurants and importers expand natural wine offerings despite climate-hit harvests and a weak yen, reshaping supply chains …

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Launches Renovation Fund to Reposition Urban Offices and Hotels Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank renovation fund to buy and upgrade existing offices, rental housing and hotels as …

Japan-Ecuador trade agreement advances as Tokyo seeks crude oil and rare earths diversification Japan pursues a Japan-Ecuador trade agreement to diversify crude oil and rare earth supplies, expanding ties with …

Electric vehicles hit price parity with — and in many markets undercut — hybrids as batteries get cheaper Electric vehicles became, on average, cheaper than many hybrid models last year …

India to Invest 840 Billion Rupees to Boost Deep-Sea Exploration India unveils an 840 billion rupee ($8.8bn) plan to subsidize deep-sea exploration and open three offshore areas to foreign firms …