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Weather agency warns of heavy rain in western Japan, flooding risks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of western Japan and the Nansei island chain in the country's southwest, the weather agency said,

Canadian miner taps Brazil to carve China out of rare-earth supply chain

How Japan created its naphtha supply bottleneck

With no end in sight for the Iran war, supply chain bottlenecks for the oil-derived material are set to continue, prompting calls for government-enforced energy saving measures.

Japan's Rare Earth Breakthrough and the China Supply Chain Challenge

Japan's deep-sea rare earth push could reshape supply chains, but cost, security, and China's dominance remain formidable obstacles. The post Japan's Rare Earth Breakthrough and the China Supply Chain Challenge first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan's local banks flee China for Singapore, India as supply chains shift

Incoming Tepco chair open to alliance partners outside of Japan

Yokoo's remarks to reporters come as the utility pushes ahead with a business plan unveiled in January.

Taiwan leader Lai vows peace efforts for global tech supply chains

TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday vowed to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait, saying at a major technology trade show i

Boston Consulting Group exec urges Japan to clarify purpose of investment

Reiko Akiike, co-chair of Boston Consulting Group Japan, says she has strong expectations for investment in areas including AI, semiconductors and quantum technology.

Sushi chain in Japan may consult police over video of man pouring liquid on sushi

The video, posted on TikTok on Wednesday, seems to show the uploader pouring liquid from a dish soap bottle onto sushi that had been delivered to him via a conveyor belt.

Taiwan opposition leader would be ’very willing’ to meet Trump on U.S. trip

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says she is willing to meet anyone who is "conducive to peace," just as she ⁠had met Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Nearly half of Japanese firms lack supply-chain resilience measures

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nearly half of Japanese companies have not implemented measures to protect their supply chains against disasters and global tensions,

Editorial: Japan's new intelligence bureau may open back door to surveillance of public

To strengthen Japan's intelligence capabilities, a law to create a national intelligence council chaired by the prime minister has been enacted. The C

Taiyo Yuden sees ‘scary’ levels of AI parts demand risking supply chain

The Tokyo-based company and Murata Manufacturing comprise the bulk of the world's supplies of high-end multilayer ceramic capacitors needed for artificial intelligence.

Rare Earths Reveal Japan's Deeper Supply Chain Challenge

A Waseda economist warns Japan's rare-earth problem is only one sign of deeper supply-chain risks hidden across the economy. The post Rare Earths Reveal Japan's Deeper Supply Chain Challenge first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez says 'adios' to tough US market

Trump tells Kevin Warsh to do ‘own thing’ as Fed chair sworn in

Warsh, who has promised the biggest shakeup in decades at the U.S. central bank, was sworn into office Friday in a White House ceremony as the 17th chair of the Fed.

World awaits new Fed chair’s vision on independence

Incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised eyebrows by implying that outside monetary policy, the Fed should closely work with the presidential administration and Congress.