Energy

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 …

Japan, Vietnam sign joint document to bolster economic security and supply chains Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi and Vietnam’s Le Minh Hun signed a Hanoi agreement on May 2, 2026 to …

AESC sale: Chinese-owned AESC sells majority stake in U.S. battery plant to Fixx Energy amid tighter China-linked rules AESC sale: Chinese-owned Automotive Energy Supply Corp has sold a majority stake …

Iran War Profiteering Drives Record Gains for Oil and Arms Firms as Energy Bills Bite Iran war profiteering has lifted oil and arms profits, driving up global energy prices, disrupting …

Japan core inflation rises to 1.8% in March, kept below BOJ target by energy subsidies Japan core inflation rose 1.8% in March, below the BOJ’s 2% target as government energy …

Japan megabanks and JBIC to lend ¥250 billion for first U.S. projects under Japan-U.S. tariff agreement Japan’s megabanks and state-backed JBIC will provide ¥250 billion in loans for initial U.S. …

Japan core inflation stays below 2% as energy subsidies temper price gains Tokyo reports core CPI rose 1.8% in March, underlining effects of government subsidies and global energy shifts. March …

South Korea-Japan energy cooperation urged by trade minister amid Middle East war and import risks Yeo Han-koo urged stronger South Korea-Japan energy cooperation in Tokyo on April 22, saying the …

Bank of Japan Likely to Hold Rates at 0.75% as Middle East Energy Shock Raises Inflation Risks Bank of Japan likely to keep policy rate at 0.75% at its April …