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Takaichi Revises "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" to Prioritise Economic Security On May 2, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a revised "free and open Indo-Pacific" plan emphasising energy, critical materials …

Japan Conducts Yen Intervention to Curb Energy‑Driven Weakness Japan launches yen intervention on May 1, 2026 in Tokyo to steady the currency amid rising energy costs; officials warn of trade‑gap …

JBIC financing: Japan-backed lenders agree up to ¥350 billion for three U.S. projects Japan Bank for International Cooperation-backed financing worth about ¥350 billion will support a U.S. power plant, crude …

Taiyo Oil buys crude from Sakhalin-2 amid Middle East turmoil, says spot purchase not subject to sanctions Taiyo Oil buys crude from Sakhalin-2 to boost supply stability amid Middle East …

Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and broader gas investments as climate targets are revised Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and natural gas investments as Mitsubishi Corp. …

meltly draws takeover interest as Days AI chat app attracts a U.S. investor offer meltly draws takeover interest after a U.S. venture investor offered to buy the startup behind Days …

Yen Slump Persists as Tokyo Intervenes to Curb Slide Below 160 Japanese authorities intervened again to support the yen as the currency’s prolonged slump deepened, highlighting structural pressures including interest …

Japan’s regional diplomacy pivots as Prime Minister Takaichi courts Indonesia with cultural outreach Japan’s regional diplomacy pivots after a March 31 summit with Indonesia’s President Prabowo, as Prime Minister Sanae …

Pop Mart reopens Beijing Pop Land, betting on Labubu-themed experiences to drive growth Pop Mart reopens Pop Land in Beijing on April 30 after a year-long renovation, centering new attractions …