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4 Dicembre 2025

Russia, US Treasury suspends some sanctions against Lukoil

(Adnkronos) – The U.S. Treasury Department has authorized Lukoil-branded gas stations located outside Russia to continue their operations, suspending part of the sanctions against the Russian energy giant.  The decision effectively allows Lukoil pumps in countries like the United States to remain
4 Dicembre 2025

Japan-S. Korea Summit Eyed in Nara in Jan.

Tokyo, Dec. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the western Japan prefecture of Nara in mid-January next year, a Japanese government source said Thursday. If realized, it will be Lee’s
4 Dicembre 2025

Japan Likely to Scrap Defense Equipment Export Restrictions

Tokyo, Dec. 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering scrapping as early as next spring a defense equipment transfer rule that limits exports to five types of defense equipment, such as rescue and transport gear, informed sources said Thursday.
4 Dicembre 2025

EXCLUSIVE: BOJ Reviewing Neutral Interest Rate

Tokyo, Dec. 4 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan is reviewing the level of the so-called neutral interest rate, which neither stimulates nor cools the economy, informed sources told Jiji Press on Thursday. The central bank estimates that Japan’s neutral interest rate currently
4 Dicembre 2025

Hokkaido Governor Inspects Tomari Nuclear Plant

Tomari, Hokkaido, Dec. 4 (Jiji Press)–Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki on Thursday inspected Hokkaido Electric Power Co.’s Tomari nuclear plant, ahead of his final decision on whether to approve the planned restart of the No. 3 reactor at the plant in the northernmost
4 Dicembre 2025

Japan, Vietnam Vow to Deepen Security Cooperation

Tokyo, Dec. 4 (Jiji Press)–Senior foreign and defense officials of Japan and Vietnam on Thursday agreed to flesh out cooperation in the field of security to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific region. At their first vice minister-class “two-plus-two” meeting covering the
4 Dicembre 2025

INTERVIEW: Aozora Bank Eyes Stronger Ties with Regional Banks

Tokyo, Dec. 4 (Jiji Press)–Aozora Bank plans to strengthen cooperation with regional banks, such as on syndicated loans, to expand its investment banking business, its president, Hideto Oomi, said in a recent interview. “Finding business partners is important,” Oomi said at a
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