Japan tightens foreign investment oversight with revised Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Japan’s parliament approved revisions to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act on May 29, 2026, strengthening …
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Japanese steelmakers accelerate India investments to build high-end steel capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese steelmakers accelerate investments in India to localize high-end production Japanese steelmakers investing in India are deepening partnerships and expanding local production to supply the country’s booming autos, infrastructure and …
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Business
Sojitz launches public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia to repair investor reputation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSojitz shifts to public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia Sojitz shifts to public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia, backing hospitals and infrastructure to rebuild investor confidence and expand footprint Japan’s …
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Business
NTT delays profit target three years as Docomo slump threatens growth investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNTT Pushes Back Profit Target by Three Years as Docomo Slump Undercuts Growth Plans NTT delays profit target by three years as NTT Docomo’s weak mobile earnings and urban connectivity …
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Business
Japan to cap directors’ liability from 2027 to encourage growth investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to limit director liability to spur growth investments Japan plans to limit director liability as early as 2027 to reduce shareholder lawsuit risk and encourage bold corporate investments, officials …
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Japan trading houses diversify investments, boost LNG projects amid Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan 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. …
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Politics
Japanese megabanks weigh ¥3.6 trillion loans for inaugural US investments
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan megabanks weigh Â¥3.6 trillion loan package to back initial U.S. investment projects Three Japan megabanks are considering a combined Â¥3.6 trillion loan to finance initial U.S. projects under a …
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Business
Japan Considers Framework to Let Retail Investors Access Startup Investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Considers Framework for Mutual Funds Investing in Private Assets to Open Retail Access to Startups Tokyo is weighing rules to allow mutual funds investing in private assets so retail …