Naphtha shortage disrupts Japan auto painting and parts supply chains Naphtha shortage tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions squeezes Japan’s auto painting, parts and tire sectors, prompting production cuts, delays …
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Japanese manufacturers secure record credit lines as Iran war disrupts supply chains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war drives Japanese companies to secure record credit lines amid bankruptcy fears Japanese firms are taking emergency credit lines at an unprecedented rate as the Iran war pushes up …
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Japan, Australia sign pact to secure energy and rare earth supply chains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan and Australia sign joint declaration to bolster Japan-Australia economic security cooperation Japan and Australia sign joint declaration in Canberra on May 4, 2026 to deepen economic security cooperation on …
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Japan and Australia pledge to bolster supply chains amid concerns over China’s industrial leverage
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Australia Pledge to Build Resilient Supply Chains in Canberra Meeting Japan and Australia pledged to deepen cooperation on resilient supply chains for energy, critical minerals, food and manufactured …
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International Coffee Chains Pivot to Smaller Chinese Cities to Avoid Price War
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiInternational coffee chains in China shift strategy to avoid 9.9 yuan price war International coffee chains in China are adopting new store formats and expanding into less saturated cities to …
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U.S.-EU sign MOU to diversify and secure critical minerals supply chains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. and EU Sign Critical Minerals Partnership to Diversify Supply Chains U.S. and EU sign a critical minerals partnership on April 24, 2026, unveiling an action plan with coordinated trade …
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French trade minister proposes confidence clubs to secure rare earth supply chains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFrance proposes ‘confidence clubs’ to stabilize rare earths supply chains France proposes ‘confidence clubs’ for rare earths to let like-minded countries share data and stabilize critical minerals supply chains for …
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Japan-EU defense cooperation launches public-private framework to secure military supply chains Japan and EU companies form a public-private defense cooperation to shore up military supply chains and industrial ties amid …