Nov17th
Japan to weigh ending flat tax on EVs, shifting to new scale
Policymakers to consider alternatives that ensure stable funding for infrastructure
Renault weighs reducing Nissan stake through a trust
Japanese and French automakers in talks to rebalance their alliance
Japan’s Idemitsu earmarks $1.4bn for clean energy projects
Petroleum group to slash refinery capacity in green transition
Nearly 75% of Japan Inc. is lax on supply chain rights abuses: survey
Majority stops short of setting up whistleblower hotlines or auditing suppliers
Shale gas to feed huge U.S. chemical plant built by Japan’s JGC
Texas ethylene facility ordered by Chevron Phillips and QatarEnergy
Nov16th
Japan considers corporate tax hike to lift defense budget: panel
Proposals include having counterattack capability within five years
Toshiba buyout: Rohm and automaker Suzuki join JIP’s proposal
Japanese chipmaker to pour up to $2.1bn into takeover bid
WHO adviser says winter is critical to contain COVID
Studies show Asia-Pacific region has lower antibody rate than Europe, U.S.
Japan’s Mitsui hunts for carbon storage sites in Asia-Pacific
Trading house plans to sequester 15m tonnes a year for Japanese companies
Indonesia wins $20bn in G-7, other support to speed net zero push
Deal for G-20 chair ‘arguably largest ever’ country-specific climate partnership
Nov15th
Indonesia wins $20bn in G-7, other support to speed net zero push
Deal for G-20 chair ‘arguably largest ever’ country-specific climate partnership
Japan GDP shrank annualized 1.2% in Q3 amid weak yen, inflation
Consumption, capital investment slowed while import surge led economy contracted
BOJ’s buying power faces limits in fight against bond vigilantes
Central bank’s ownership exceeded 100% of instruments issued
Japan’s chip equipment makers scale up ahead of TSMC’s arrival
Industry sees recovery down the road from current slump
U.S.’s Frontier retains throne as world’s fastest supercomputer
Japan’s Fugaku remains in second place as China, Europe boost development
Japan plans $500m in loans for Indonesia’s clean energy shift
Public-private initiative to propel tech exports by Japanese companies
