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President Trump expressed concern over the yen's weakness during a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, citing risks to energy import costs and inflation amidst coordinated intervention
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved slashing food consumption tax to 1% from 8%, effective April 2027. The policy aims to ease living costs but creates a 5 trillion yen revenue shortfall
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to cut food sales tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting next April to address living costs. The cabinet will finalize the plan in August despite fiscal concerns
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to cut Japan's food sales tax to 1%, raising fiscal concerns and pressuring the yen and government bonds. Elevated oil prices and potential Bank of Japan rate hikes
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi will propose a coordinated critical minerals stockpiling framework among G7 nations to strengthen supply chain resilience against export restrictions. The initiative s
Japan has secured stable crude oil supplies through March 2028 despite Middle East tensions, Prime Minister Takaichi announced. Stockpiles remain high at 201 days of consumption as the government urge
Japanese PM Takaichi urged safe vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz during a call with Iran's President, citing Japan's reliance on Middle Eastern oil. Diplomatic efforts aim to de-escalate te
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans an emergency supplementary budget to counter soaring oil and commodity prices driven by the Middle East conflict. The initiative seeks to maintain gasoline
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will discuss energy security and rare earth supply chains with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during her Canberra visit. The talks highlight LNG cooperatio
Japanese PM Takaichi will unveil an updated Indo-Pacific vision in Vietnam, prioritizing economic security through critical mineral supply chains and energy partnerships, including a major crude oil d
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi assured sufficient naphtha supply until next year despite Middle East conflict risks, with non-regional imports set to triple. The government aims to stabilize t
Amidst Middle East tensions, Japan faces public pressure for energy conservation while the government hesitates, though a naphtha shortage is already impacting petrochemical and manufacturing firms.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi requested expanded crude oil supplies from Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions threatening the Strait of Hormuz. Japan also secured a deal with Mexico to ship on
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi retains high approval ratings despite concerns over Iran conflict impacts on oil and petrochemical supply chains. Authorities are releasing reserves and capping fuel prices
Japanese PM Takaichi urges constitutional reform while navigating geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting public concerns regarding energy security and fuel costs.
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