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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Epic Games app store in Japan launches on iPhone without local developer titles Epic Games launches its iPhone app store in Japan but local developers are absent, raising questions about …
Tankers Avoiding the Strait of Hormuz Head to Japan; Majority Depart from UAE’s Fujairah As of May 1, 2026, 11 tankers avoiding the Strait of Hormuz are en route to …
Bank of Japan data points to ¥5 trillion in yen-buying intervention on April 30, 2026 BOJ money-market data released May 1, 2026, indicates roughly ¥5 trillion ($32 billion) of yen-buying …
Japan and Australia to fast-track six critical minerals projects to diversify supply chains Japan and Australia will fast-track six critical minerals projects, including rare earths and nickel, to diversify supply …
Fuel subsidy risks stoking inflation as government struggles to fund pump relief Government’s fuel subsidy to cap gas prices could boost consumer inflation, economists warn, as funds dwindle amid rising …
Golden Week bookings hold strong as JAL and ANA report year-on-year growth while airlines warn of rising fuel surcharges Golden Week bookings remain strong despite high fares and Middle East …
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