Former President Trump Promises to Roll Back Environmental Policies, Seeks $1 Billion in Donations for Presidential Campaign
Former President Trump, who is certain to be the Republican nominee for the US presidential election, announced in a meeting with the leaders of US oil companies that he would remove many of the environmental regulations and policies of the Biden administration, and pledged $1 billion to his own presidential campaign. It turns out they […]
Importance of Yen Interventions for Japan’s Import Companies: Insights from Toru Sasaki in Tokyo
It is known that many of Japan’s exporting companies are large companies, while many of its importing companies are small and medium-sized enterprises. Column by Toru Sasaki. Picture taken in March 2023 (2024 Reuters/Dado Ruvic) [Tokyo, 22]- It is known that many of Japan’s exporting companies are large companies, while many of its importing companies […]
US-Owned Container Ship Hit by Missile Fired by Yemen’s Houthi Group
An anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s pro-Iranian Houthi group has hit a US-owned and operated Marshall Islands-flagged container ship. Picture taken on January 9 (2024 Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration) [ワシントン/ドバイ/ロンドン 15日 ロイター] – On the 15th, an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s pro-Iranian Houthi group directly hit a US-owned and operated Marshall Islands-registered container ship. […]
Signals from the United States Indicate Shift Towards Raising Interest Rates – Market Analysis
In general, it can be said that the signals that came out of the United States on January 11th were a “reduction in expectations for a US interest rate cut,” or in other words, a trend towards raising the interest rates of the United States. The picture shows a 100 dollar bill. Image photo taken […]
Mitsui & Co moving workers out of Arctic LNG project, secondment to Japan
On December 26, the electronic version of Sankei Shimbun reported that Mitsui & Co, which has been participating in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) development project in the Russian Arctic through a joint venture, has decided to bring its workers on secondment to Japan. The photo shows facilities related to Arctic 2 being built in […]
Russia’s Arctic LNG project sees foreign investment suspension amid US sanctions
TOKYO (Reuters) – Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said at a press conference on the morning of the 26th, regarding some reports that foreign companies investing in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) development project in Russia’s Arctic region have suspended their participation , “government “We will make a comprehensive judgment and respond appropriately to ensure that […]
Tokyo Gas to Acquire Rockcliff Energy for 405 Billion Yen – Expanding Shale Gas Business in North America
Tokyo Gas announced on the 16th that it will acquire Rockcliff Energy (Texas), a US company that develops and produces natural gas, for approximately 405 billion yen. Picture taken on January 4th (2023 Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration) TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo Gas ( 9531.T ) announced on the 16th that it will acquire Rockcliff Energy (Texas), a […]
US imposes sanctions related to Ukraine conflict and Russia aggression
US Treasury and State Departments Impose Sanctions on More Than 250 Individuals and Entities Published: December 12, 2023 On December 12, the US Treasury Department and State Department took decisive action, imposing sanctions on over 250 individuals and entities hailing from countries such as China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These measures were […]
Japanese Minister Expresses Concern Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia and Safety of Japan’s Energy Supply
US Sanctions on Arctic LNG 2 Project in Russia At a post-Cabinet conference on the 20th, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura expressed his concerns about the US government’s recent imposition of additional sanctions against Russia. The sanctions specifically targeted the Arctic LNG 2, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) development project in the Arctic. […]
Turkish Parliament Bans Products from Companies Supporting Israel
Turkish Parliament Bans Products from Companies Supporting Israel In a significant move, the Turkish parliament declared on Wednesday that products from companies supporting Israel will be prohibited from being served in restaurants and cafeterias across the country. This decision comes in the wake of the recent conflict between the Israeli army and Hamas, the ruling […]