Akane Okutsu

Tokyo based reporter at Nikkei Asia (formerly Nikkei Asian Review) @NikkeiAsia Currently covering macro economy, commodities and market news.

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In addition to connecting grids across Southeast Asia, ADB is also working on plans to bring energy from Central Asia to Europe under its Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative, Kanda said.
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Despite the latest U.S.-Iran agreement, lengthy processes lie ahead for commodity supply and prices to get back to their prewar states.
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Japan's industrial output, unemployment rate and retail sales all improved in April despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, government data showed on Friday.
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April trade statistics showed Japan's crude oil imports from the Middle East fell 67%, with some coming from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, but none from Kuwait.
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Here is what economists have been saying about energy subsidies in Japan under PM Takaichi.
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Manufacturers say there are no acute aluminum shortages yet, but some say alloys used for auto wheels will be particularly difficult to obtain from regions other than the Middle East.
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BREAKING: Tokyo stocks fall nearly 5%, fearing taxes may rise under new PM Ishiba
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Who is Shigeru Ishiba? Japan set for ex-Abe rival as prime minister

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Indonesia hopes to expand bilateral cooperation on carbon trading, not only with Japan but also with others including South Korea and Singapore.

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The current rice shortage in Japan is caused by several factors, including demand from inbound tourists.

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Our piece looking back at Japan’s turbulent market in early August:
Japan stock volatility chased away speculators, lured long-term investors

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Coffee prices look to remain volatile through the end of 2024 due to bad weather, a shipping crunch and tighter environmental regulations, according to analysts and industry players.

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IFC’s regional VP referred to the Asian region as a promising market for "blue bonds," which he sees as "one of the sectors in the thematic bond that will grow quicker.”

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Japan's economy grew an annualized 3.1% in Q2, amid rebounded car sales, rise in bonuses and one-off tax reductions.

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Developed countries need to take the lead but other large economies, including China, should begin making contributions for climate finance, said German state secretary Jennifer Morgan in her Asia trip.
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Azerbaijan’s COP29 chief negotiator spoke to Nikkei Asia this week, on its priorities for the November summit.
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It is not so difficult for Japanese companies to stop sourcing oil from Russia, since Japan is mostly dependent on Middle East.
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Reputational risks are rising for brands at times of geopolitical tension.
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Over 38,000 remain displaced from earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters 11 years ago.
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